Abstract: A method is described for providing a protective finish to a vinyl substrate by applying to the vinyl substrate a vinyl protectant composition. In one embodiment the composition is an abrasive free mixture of a film forming polysiloxane; a diluent; and a wax in the form of micronized particles having an average diameter of 3-12 microns. In another embodiment, the composition is a hydrocarbon solvent free mixture of a film forming polysiloxane; water; and an amorphous silica in the form of fumed silica particles having an average diameter of 7-30 nanometers.

Abstract: A composition which is an aqueous solution including (i) an alkyltrialkoxysilane with C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl groups on silicon; (ii) a silane coupling agent, (iii) an amino resin, and (iv) a quaternary ammonium silane. The composition is used to render surfaces water repellent.

Abstract: A composition which is includes discrete particles of a highly cross-linked macroporous hydrophobic polymer. The particles are of a first predetermined average diameter, and the polymer particles have entrapped therein and dispersed uniformly throughout an active ingredient. The composition also includes a coacervating agent mixed with the polymer particles in an amount sufficient to cause the polymer particles to collect forming dense clusters of coacervated particles of a second predetermined average diameter, the second predetermined average diameter being substantially in excess of the first predetermined average diameter.

Abstract: Compositions and a method of delivering a humectant to a surface such as skin by forming a reaction product of the humectant with an organosilicon compound. The reaction product is applied to the skin surface and contacted with moisture which causes the reaction product to undergo hydrolysis on the skin surface. This releases free humectant onto the skin surface and the silanol functional organosilicon compound formed as a result of the hydrolysis can be utilized on the skin surface as a durable water repellent and softening ingredient for the skin.

Abstract: This invention relates to solutions of alkali metal stearates which remain soluble and stable at room temperature. In particular, the invention relates to an aqueous solution which includes an alkali metal stearate selected from the group consisting of sodium stearate and potassium stearate, and a water soluble nonionic surfactant. More particularly, the invention relates to a solution which when deposited on a substrate forms a stearate-surfactant lubricant layer upon removal of water. The solutions may be used in neat form or delivered as part of an emulsion.

Abstract: A surface treating composition for excluding water penetration which is a solution obtained by combining water; an alkyltrialkoxysilane selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl groups on silicon and blends of alkyltrialkoxysilanes with C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl groups on silicon; a silane coupling agent; and an aqueous silicone emulsion of an anionically stabilized hydroxyl endblocked polydiorganosiloxane, amorphous silica and an organic tin salt.

Abstract: A method of treating hair in which a formulation is applied to the hair which includes an organosilicon compound. The improvement resides in incorporating into the formulation as the organosilicon compound an amine carboxylate zwitterionomeric polysiloxane having the formula ##STR1## Q in the formula is preferably an organofunctional group represented by ##STR2## in which R' is an alkylene radical of from one to twelve carbon atoms; and R" is ethylene, vinylidene or phenylene.

Abstract: A method of treating human skin to enhance the ability of skin in the absorption and retention of moisture in order to retard skin moisture loss. There is applied to skin an organosilicon compound exhibiting humectant-like characteristics which is an anionic siliconate. An alternate method treats human skin to reduce the transepidermal water loss of skin in order to increase moisturization and to enhance skin softness. There is applied to skin an occlusive film forming organisilicon compound which is also a siliconate.

Abstract: A hairstyling preparation containing at least one anionic or nonionic organic polymeric film forming agent and a solvent. The improvement resides in incorporating into the hairstyling preparation as an ingredient thereof an amidofunctional polysiloxane having an average of fifty to one thousand siloxane units per molecule with an average of one to fifty of the siloxane units per molecule being amide-containing siloxane units.

Abstract: A fluorescent organosilicon compound derived from the reaction of an aminofunctional organopolysiloxane and a fluorescent labeling reagent in which the fluorescent labeling reagent is incorporated into the molecule of the aminofunctional organopolysiloxane by means of a sulfonamide linkage. A method of treating hair is also dislcosed in which the fluorescent organosilicon compound is applied to hair and the treated hair is examined for fluorescence under ultraviolet light in order to determine the extensiveness of deposition of the fluorescent organosilicon compound.

Abstract: A polish formulation containing as components thereof at least one member selected from the group consisting of waxes, solvents, surfactants, thickening agents, abrasives, dyes, odorants and other ingredients normally used in making polishes. The improvement resides in incorporating into the polish formulation a derivatized amine functional organosilicon compound.

Abstract: A composition which is a colorant material having polymerized on its surface at least one methacrylate monomer. A coating of from about 0.25-2.0 percent by weight based on the weight of the colorant material provides for the improved dispersibility of the coated colorant in various fluids, an improvement in the protection of the color additive from the effects of moisture, and improved anticaking properties.

Abstract: A hair treating method for imparting curl retention to hair in which at least one film forming ingredient is applied to the hair. The improvement utilizes as the film forming ingredient an interpenetrating polymer network that contains an organosilicon compound which is a nonpolar silsesquioxane. Hair fixative compositions including the interpenetrating polymer network are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for altering a macroporous cross-linked hydrophobic copolymeric lattice produced by precipitation polymerization in a solvent of at least one monounsaturated ester monomer and at least one polyunsaturated ester monomer soluble therein, in order to render the hydrophobic copolymeric lattice hydrophilic. The method involves saponifying the hydrophobic copolymeric lattice by reacting the surface of the hydrophobic copolymeric lattice with an aqueous alkali. The surface can also be rendered hydrophilic by polymerizing an acrylate monomer onto the lattice in order to form a surface containing carboxylic acid sites. The carboxylic acid sites formed on the surface of the lattice are converted to carboxylate anions.

Abstract: A defoamer composition including a primary antifoam agent which includes a particulate-type material having a high surface area such as silica, a secondary antifoam agent for acting synergistically with the primary antifoam agent such as polydimethylsiloxane, a water carrier, and a quaternary ammonium salt silane compound which functions as an antimicrobial agent, fixed and adhered to the surface of the particulate material, in order that the defoamer composition be resistant to biological degradation due to the presence in the system of microorganisms. Methods of defoaming cationic, anionic, and nonionic surfactant produced foams are disclosed, as is a method of rendering silica hydrophobic.

Abstract: An antimicrobial water soluble substrate is formed by combining a silane, generically a quaternary ammonium salt form of a silane, with a water soluble powder selected from the group consisting of antiperspirant salts, starches, clays, and sugars. When the substrate is dissolved in water, the silane is released for redeposition.

Abstract: Compositions and a method of delivering a humectant to a surface such as skin by forming a reaction product of the humectant with an organosilicon compound. The reaction product is applied to the skin surface and contacted with moisture which causes the reaction product to undergo hydrolysis on the skin surface. This releases free humectant onto the skin surface and the silanol functional organosilicon compound formed as a result of the hydrolysis can be utilized on the skin surface as a durable water repellent and softening ingredient for the skin.

Abstract: A shampoo which is a mixture in the form of a suspension. The suspension includes at least one nonionic surfactant, at least one detersive surfactant, water, and an amine functional siloxane polymer. The shampoo suspension is free of viscosity modifying thickening compositions. The amine functional siloxane polymer is present in the suspension in the form of insoluble particles dispersed in the mixture, and the particles have a diameter in the suspension of the order of magnitude of between about one micron to about one hundred microns. The amine functional siloxane polymer should also have a mole percent of amine units of the order of magnitude of about 0.05 to about 1.5.

Abstract: A composition which is an emulsifier-free mixture of a perfume oil and a cyclic alkylmethylsiloxane having the formula ##STR1## in which x and y are each integers and the sum of x and y is four, five or six with the proviso that x and y cannot be zero; and z is an integer having a value of 5-50.

Abstract: A polish formulation containing as components thereof at least one member selected from the group consisting of waxes, solvents, surfactants, thickening agents, abrasives, dyes, odorants and other ingredients normally used in making polishes. The improvement resides in incorporating into the polish formulation a novel reactive amine functional silicone polymer.