Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polyethersiloxane compounds branched within the polyether moiety and preferably containing carbonate groups, as foam stabilizers in the production of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The present invention provides polysiloxane-polyether copolymers comprising at least one polyether moiety, characterized in that there is at least one polyether moiety capped with at least one —O—C(O)—O—R? unit where R? is identical or different alkyl moieties, a process for preparation thereof and use thereof, especially for polyurethane foam production.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polysiloxane polyether copolymers which comprise at least one (polyether) moiety which comprises at least one unit —O—C(O)—O—, to a process for the production of the polysiloxane polyether copolymers, and also to the use of the polysiloxane polyether copolymers as stabilizers in the production of polyurethane foams, and also to polyurethane foams and items therefrom which are obtainable through the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to the defoaming of ionic liquids and also to compositions comprising at least one ionic liquid and at least one antifoam and, if appropriate, a solvent and/or further auxiliaries or additives.

Abstract: Preparation and use of polyurethane foams with the use of foam stabilizers of the general formula (I)

Abstract: The present invention relates to branched polydimethylsiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymers, to a process for preparing them and to their use as anti-misting additives in silicone release coatings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to specific polyorganosiloxane block copolymers obtainable by radical polymerization, and to the use of the polyorganosiloxane block copolymers for the preparation of cosmetic or pharmaceutical compositions or body care compositions.

Abstract: Silicone-polyether block copolymers prepared by organomodification of branched polysiloxanes having terminal and/or lateral SiH functions or linear polysiloxanes having lateral and/or terminal SiH functions by means of polyethers or polyether mixtures, characterized in that the polyethers used have a polydispersity Mw/Mn in the range from 1.0 to 1.5 and/or ratios Mn/MWIN and Mw/MWIN in the range from 0.7 to 1.3, their preparation and use and also polymer articles produced therewith.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions containing polyglycerol partial esters of linear, unsubstituted carboxylic acids and bifunctional carboxylic acids with the provisos that the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an HLB-value from 2 to 10 and that the polyglycerol obtained by hydrolysis or alcoholysis of the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an average degree of polymerization of from 2 to 8 and at least 1% of the polyglycerol comprises cyclic structures. The present invention also relates to the use of aforementioned polyglycerol esters for the production of and use in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyglycerol partial esters of linear, unsubstituted carboxylic acids and bifunctional carboxylic acids with the provisos that the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an HLB-value from 2 to 10 and that the polyglycerol obtained by hydrolysis or alcoholysis of the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an average degree of polymerization of from 2 to 8 and at least 1% of the polyglycerol comprises cyclic structures. The present invention also relates to the preparation thereof and their use in fabric and textile care products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cosmetic compositions containing polyglycerol partial esters of linear, unsubstituted carboxylic acids with the provisos that the polyglycerol obtained by hydrolysis or alcoholysis of the polyglycerol partial ester comprises an average degree of polymerization of from 2 to 8 and the polydispersity index of said polyglycerol is greater than 0.75. The present invention also relates to the use of aforementioned polyglycerol esters for the production of and use in cosmetic compositions.

Abstract: Process for preparing polyether alcohols by polymerization by means of double metal cyanide catalysts (DMC catalysts), characterized in that, before or during the polymerization, one or more, optionally mixed additives consisting of compounds having one or more hydridic hydrogen atoms bonded to one silicon atom are added to the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel polysiloxanes having quaternary ammonium groups, and to a method for producing same. The invention further relates to the use of said polymers as an active care ingredient in formulations for the care and cleansing of skin and skin appendages, for example, as conditioning agents for hair.

Abstract: Novel silicone polyethers by alkoxylating polymerization of epoxide monomers with (poly)organosiloxanes starting from an ?,?-dihydroxysiloxane as starter by means of DMC catalysis and process for preparing them.

Abstract: Process for the preferential alkoxylation of silicone-polyether copolymers either alone or in compositions thereof containing, for example, excess polyether by use of double metal cyanide catalysts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing siloxanes selectively carrying primary amino groups by reacting them with ammonia, and to compounds produced in this way.

Abstract: Composite membrane having a separating membrane layer characterized in that a separating membrane layer is produced by curing laterally modified silicone acrylates of the general Formula I

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous cold-cure flexible foam stabilizer formulations for use in the production of highly elastic cold-cure polyurethane foams or for use in the production of cold-cure flexible foam activator blends for highly elastic cold-cure polyurethane foams, wherein the aqueous cold-cure flexible foam stabilizer formulation comprises the following components a) from ?0.1 to ?80% by weight of at least one water-insoluble polysiloxane compound having a molecular weight of from ?300 g/mol to ?10 000 g/mol, b) ?2% by weight of water, c) ?0.1% by weight of surfactant, d) from ?0 to 10% by weight of additives selected from the group consisting of thickeners, antifreezes, organic solvents and biocides, e) ?0% by weight of water-soluble siloxane(s), with the proportion by weight of the abovementioned components being selected so that the sum of the proportions by weight of the components is not more than 100% by weight, based on the aqueous cold-cure flexible foam stabilizer formulation.

Abstract: Compositions suitable for producing polyurethane foams which include at least an isocyanate component, a polyol component, a catalyst catalyzing formation of a urethane or isocyanurate bond, and at least one compound containing at least one structural element of formula (I)

Abstract: Compositions suitable for producing polyurethane foams which include at least a polyol component, a catalyst catalysing the formation of a urethane or isocyanurate bond, optionally a blowing agent, optionally further additives and optionally an isocyanate component, which are characterized in that they additionally include an admixture including at least one specific amide and at least one siloxane compound, wherein the mass ratio of siloxane compounds to compounds of formula (I) is above 1:10.