Abstract: The invention provides a method of improving the adhesion of radiation-cured adhesive silicone release coatings on films or polymer-coated paper through use of adhesion additives, which method comprises using, as adhesion additives, epoxy-functional silanes of the general formula (III)

Abstract: The invention provides for thickeners for inks and coating materials, comprising polyurethanes, water, viscosity regulators, and, if desired, organic solvents, wherein said viscosity regulators comprise compounds of the general formula (I) R1—O—(SO)a—(EO)b—(PO)c—(BO)d-(DTO)e—R2 in which R1 and R2 independently of one another are one of the radicals from the group consisting of hydrogen, an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic hydrocarbon radical which optionally is substituted and/or contains multiple bonds and/or contains heteroatoms, an aromatic radical which optionally is substituted and/or contains heteroatoms, an acyl radical, a carboxyacyl radical, and a carboxyalkyl radical, a=1 to 5, b=3 to 30, c=0 to 5, d=0 to 5, and e=0 to 5 where (a+c+d+e)<=b.

Abstract: The invention therefore relates to a process for preparation of SiOC-linked, linear (AB)d polydimethylsiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers of the general formula [(R2SiO)x(CnH2nO)y]d, in which R are monovalent C1-C18, preferably C1-C4, hydrocarbon radicals, n is a number from 2 to 4, preferably 2 or 3, x ?5, y ?10, d ?3, via reaction of aminosiloxanes having primary amino groups with polyoxyalkylenediols, which comprises concomitant use of one or more tertiary amines as catalyst.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing organically modified siloxanes and silanes by noble-metal-catalyzed reaction of siloxanes and/or silanes having at least one SiH group with a compound having one double bond, wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of water.

Abstract: Innovative polyestersiloxane acrylates obtainable by reacting one or more organically modified polysiloxanes with one or more polyisocyanates having in each case at least two isocyanate groups and one or more polyester acrylates or polyester methacrylates and their use as additives in radiation-curable coatings and printing inks for improving the resistance of the coating toward soiling of all kinds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a trimerization catalyst system comprising at least 50% by weight of potassium octoate and a hydroxy-group-free and amino-group-free solvent which, under the reaction conditions, is inert toward the isocyanates used, to its use for the trimerization of isocyanates to give isocyanurates and/or polyisocyanurates, and to a process for production of PIR foams using the inventive trimerization catalyst system and PIR foams.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with ?-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the end product, of one or more micellar thickeners are added to the reaction mixture before or during the quaternization reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing highly concentrated flowable and pumpable aqueous solutions of betaines by quaternization of compounds containing tertiary amine nitrogen with ?-halocarboxylic acids by known processes, wherein 0.1 to less than 3% by weight, preferably 0.1 to 1% by weight, based on the end product, of one or more micellar thickeners are added to the reaction mixture before or during the quaternization reaction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of polyorganosiloxanes and polyorganosilanes of high purity by an addition reaction of siloxanes and/or silanes which contain at least one H—Si group with compounds having olefinic double bonds in the presence of a platinum catalyst and optionally further additional components, wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of a platinum(0) complex catalyst which was dissolved in a solvent before addition to the reaction medium and to whose solution an effective amount of at least one unsaturated hydrocarbon having 2 to 6 carbon atoms was added.

Abstract: Water-based emulsifier wax gels are provided that include skin-identical sphingolipids The present invention also provides a process for the preparation of such gels, the use of such gels for the preparation of oil-in-water emulsions, and the resulting emulsions that contain the inventive gels.

Abstract: Cosmetic and/or dermatological formulations for the topical treatment of the skin for regulating and improving the moisture content of the skin, comprising as active ingredient combination a) at least one anionic polyamino acid matrix, b) at least one polysaccharide, and optionally c) one or more osmoprotectants for topical application are provided.

Abstract: The use of depolymerized scleroglucan alone, or in combination with one or more active ingredients as a moisturizer, and as anti-inflammatory active ingredient for protecting and for restoring a healthy skin barrier in the field of cosmetic or dermatological skincare is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to siloxane compounds of the general formula (I) where R is an unbranched or branched hydrocarbon radical having from 16 to 50 carbon atoms; a is a value from 0.8 to 1.5; b is a value from a to 3, and to their use as homogenizer in release agents with matting effect.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of silicone resins obtainable by reacting a) an alkoxysiloxane of the general formula R a 2 ? Si ? ( OR 1 ) b ? O 4 - ( a + b ) 2 with b) one or more hydroxyl-containing polyesters, and if desired c) one or more low molecular weight alcohols, it being possible for the alkoxysilane to be reacted partially and completely, based on the amount of (OR1) groups in a), but the reaction being taken at least to the point where a clear solution is obtained, as dispersants for solids for producing coatings, printing inks and/or print varnishes.

Abstract: Low-viscosity, finely divided oil-in-water emulsions with long-term stability, comprising an emulsifier combination of noncarbohydrate polyol partial esters of linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated fatty acids having 6 to 22 carbon atoms (emulsifier component A) and emulsifiers based on carbohydrate (emulsifier component B), one or more oils, and preservative are provided. Additionally, the present invention provides for the preparation of the emulsions from concentrates, the corresponding concentrates, and the use of the emulsions according to the invention for producing cosmetic, dermatological or pharmaceutical preparations, in particular for producing impregnation emulsions for wet wipes.

Abstract: The invention provides for the use of organomodified polysiloxanes of the general formula (I) in which R1 independently at each occurrence is an aliphatic or aromatic C1-20 hydrocarbon radical, R2, R2* independently of one another are R1 or are aliphatic, saturated or unsaturated C1-60 hydrocarbon radicals, optionally containing functional groups, a=1 to 500, preferably <100, in particular 5 to 50, b=0 to 50, preferably <20, in particular <10, c=0 to 50, preferably 0 to 10, in particular 0 as additives for surface enhancement in polyolefins.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions for controlling microorganisms comprising an effective content of mixtures of fatty acid esters of a polyol and of short-chain monocarboxylic acids and/or salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to organopolysiloxane copolymers comprising, on average, at least one polyester group bonded to the siloxane via a spacer and, on average, at least one hydrophilic group bonded to the siloxane via a spacer of the general formula (I):

Abstract: The invention relates to organopolysiloxane copolymers comprising, on average, at least one polyester group bonded to the siloxane via a spacer and, on average, at least one hydrophilic group bonded to the siloxane via a spacer, of the general formula (I):

Abstract: Process for producing detachable dirt- and water-repellent surface coatings on articles, wherein during the coating process, hydrophobic particles are applied to the surface of the articles, thus generating a surface structure with elevations on that surface of the articles that has dirt- and water-repellent properties, which comprises suspending the hydrophobic particles in a solution of a silicone wax in a highly volatile siloxane, and applying this suspension to at least one surface of an article, and then removing the highly volatile siloxane.