Abstract: A film forming composition with spreading properties derived from an aqueous emulsion comprising (I) colloidal silica core/silicone shell particles consisting of (a) 90 wt % to 10 wt % cores of colloidal silica and (b) 10 wt % to 90 wt % shells of polyorganosiloxane; (II) a polyalkyleneoxide modified trisiloxane; (III) an emulsifier package consisting of at least one anionic surfactant, and (IV) the salt of an acidic polymerization catalyst. The composition may include optional ingredients useful in Personal Care, Hair Care, Skin Care, Agricultural, and Home Care applications.

Abstract: Reactive compositions comprise an amino-modified organopolysiloxane and an epoxy-modified organopolysiloxane. The composition cures slowly at room temperature or may be rapidly cured at or above room temperature in the presence of a carboxylic acid. The cured compositions may be utilized as elastomers, sealants, electronic potting materials, encapsulants, conformal coatings, foams, shock adsorbing gels, and molds and exhibit adhesion to metals, plastics, synthetic fibers, wood, paper, and glass.

Abstract: Reactive compositions comprise an amino-modified organopolysiloxane and an epoxy-modified organopolysiloxane. The composition cures slowly at room temperature or may be rapidly cured at or above room temperature in the presence of a carboxylic acid. The cured compositions may be utilized as elastomers, sealants, electronic potting materials, encapsulants, conformal coatings, foams, shock adsorbing gels, and molds and exhibit adhesion to metals, plastics, synthetic fibers, wood, paper, and glass.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating a textile to impart amine-like softness and reduced yellowing, which method comprises treating a textile with an- aminopolysiloxane having an amine content as NH.sub.2 ranging from about 0.15 to 0.25 percent by weight as NH2 and having a molecular weight of at least about 30,000.

Abstract: A method is provided to impart stain resistance to a polyamide substrate, which method comprises contacting the substrate with an anionic polysiloxane selected from the group consisting of (A) a polysiloxane having at least one carboxy group, (B) a polysiloxane having at least one phosphonic acid group or a phosphonic salt group, (C) a polysiloxane having at least one carboxy group and at least one sulfonate group, and (D) a mixture of at least two of polysiloxanes (A), (B) and (C).

Abstract: The invention provides a method for imparting durable press properties to a cotton-containing textile which avoids the use of formaldehyde and the problems associated therewith, which method comprises treating a textile with an aqueous finishing agent solution comprising at least one acetal of glutaraldehyde and at least one acidic catalyst and optionally contains a silicone softener and/or a pH-maintaining additive such as sodium perborate.

Abstract: A durable hydrophilic silicone textile finish is produced on cellulose-containing textiles to impart durable hydrophilic softness and durable press properties to the textile. The silicone finish is produced from an aqueous solution of glyoxal, a reactive organomodified silicone copolymer, a glycol and an acidic catalyst. The treating composition is applied to the textile and cured by heating at an elevated temperature to bond the silicone to the cellulose.

Abstract: A durable hydrophilic silicone textile finish is produced on cellulose-containing textiles to impart durable hydrophilic softness and durable press properties to the textile. The silicone finish is produced from an aqueous solution of glyoxal, a reactive organomodified silicone copolymer, a glycol and an acidic catalyst. The treating composition is applied to the textile and cured by heating at an elevated temperature to bond the silicone to the cellulose.

Abstract: Process for preparing a modified aminoorganosiloxane emulsion having improved non-yellowing properties comprising reacting (a) a dialkyl pyrocarbonate, (b) a dialkyl oxalate, or (c) a mixture thereof with an aminoorganosiloxane in an aqueous emulsion in which (a), (b) or (c) ranges from about 0.1% to 15% based on the weight of aminoorganosiloxane in the emulsion.