Abstract: A silicone-organic copolymer has the formula Xg[ZjYo]c, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, each Y is an independently selected polyacrylate moiety, each Z is an independently selected siloxane moiety, subscript c is from 1 to 150, subscript g is >1, 0<j<2, and 0<o<2, with the proviso that j+o=2 in each moiety indicated by subscript c. Methods of preparing the silicone-organic copolymer are also disclosed. Further, a sealant is disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-organic copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone-polycarbonate copolymer has the formula Xg[ZjYo]c, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, each Y is an independently selected polycarbonate moiety, each Z is an independently selected siloxane moiety, subscript c is from 1 to 150, subscript g is >1, 0?j<2, and 0<o<2, with the proviso that j+o=2 in each moiety indicated by subscript c. Methods of preparing the silicone-polycarbonate copolymer are also disclosed. Further, a sealant is disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polycarbonate copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A foam stabilizing composition is disclosed. The composition comprises (A) a siloxane cationic surfactant comprising a cationic moiety having the formula Z1-D1-N(Y)a(R)2?a, wherein Z1 is a siloxane moiety, D1 is a divalent linking group, R is H or an unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, subscript a is 1 or 2, and each Y has formula -D-NR13+, where D is a divalent linking group and each R1 is independently an unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The composition also comprises (B) an organic cationic surfactant comprising a cationic moiety having the formula Z2-D2-N(Y)b(R)2?b, wherein Z2 is an unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group, D2 is a covalent bond or a divalent linking group, subscript b is 1 or 2, and R, Y, and subscript a, are defined above. An aqueous film-forming foam comprising the composition and method of using the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A foam stabilizing composition is disclosed. The composition comprises (A) a siloxane cationic surfactant comprising a cationic moiety having the formula Z1-D1-N(Y)a(R)2?a, wherein Z1 is a siloxane moiety, D1 is a divalent linking group, R is H or an unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, subscript a is 1 or 2, and each Y has formula -D-NR13+, where D is a divalent linking group and each R1 is independently an unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The composition also comprises (B) an organic cationic surfactant comprising a cationic moiety having the formula Z2-D2-N(Y)b(R)2?b, wherein Z2 is an unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group, D2 is a covalent bond or a divalent linking group, subscript b is 1 or 2, and R, Y, and subscript a, are defined above.

Abstract: A silicone-polyether copolymer has the formula (X-D2)g-Y, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, D2 is a divalent hydrocarbon group, subscript g is greater than 1, and Y is a linear or branched polyether moiety. A method of preparing the silicone-polyether copolymer comprising reacting a polyether compound and an organosilicon compound in the presence of a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst. A sealant is also disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polyether copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone-polycarbonate copolymer has the formula Xg[ZjYo]c, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, each Y is an independently selected polycarbonate moiety, each Z is an independently selected siloxane moiety, subscript c is from 1 to 150, subscript g is >1, 0?j<2, and 0<o<2, with the proviso that j+o=2 in each moiety indicated by subscript c. Methods of preparing the silicone-polycarbonate copolymer are also disclosed. Further, a sealant is disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polycarbonate copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone-polyacrylate copolymer has the formula Xg[ZjYo]c, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, each Y is an independently selected polyacrylate moiety, each Z is an independently selected siloxane moiety, subscript c is from 1 to 150, subscript g is >1, 0?j<2, and 0<o<2, with the proviso that j+o=2 in each moiety indicated by subscript c. Methods of preparing the silicone-polyacrylate copolymer are also disclosed. Further, a sealant is disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polyacrylate copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone-organic copolymer has the formula Xg[ZjYo]c, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, each Y is an independently selected polyacrylate moiety, each Z is an independently selected siloxane moiety, subscript c is from 1 to 150, subscript g is >1, 0<j<2, and 0<o<2, with the proviso that j+o=2 in each moiety indicated by subscript c. Methods of preparing the silicone-organic copolymer are also disclosed. Further, a sealant is disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-organic copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone-polyester copolymer has the formula Xg[ZjYo]c, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, each Y is an independently selected polyester moiety, each Z is an independently selected siloxane moiety, subscript c is from 1 to 150, subscript g is >1, 0?j<2, and 0<o<2, with the proviso that j+o=2 in each moiety indicated by subscript c. Methods of preparing the silicone-polyester copolymer are also disclosed. Further, a sealant is disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polyester copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone block copolymer having an aminofunctional endblocking group is useful in personal care applications, particularly hair care. A process for making the silicone block copolymer is also described.

Abstract: A silicone-polyether copolymer has the formula Xg[ZjYo]c, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, each Y is an independently selected polyether moiety, each Z is an independently selected siloxane moiety, subscript c is from 1 to 150, subscript g is >1, and each subscript j and o are independently >0 and <2, with the proviso that j+o=2 in each moiety indicated by subscript c. A method of preparing the silicone-polyether copolymer is also disclosed, and comprises reacting a polyether compound, a chain extending organosilicon compound, and an endcapping organosilicon compound in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst. A sealant is also disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polyether copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone block copolymer having an aminofunctional endblocking group is useful in personal care applications, particularly hair care. A process for making the silicone block copolymer is also described.

Abstract: An isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer having a particular structure is disclosed. A method of preparing the isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer is also disclosed, the method comprising reacting a polyether compound and an organosilicon compound to give the isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer. A silicone-polyether-urethane copolymer formed therewith, as well as a method of preparing the silicone-polyether-urethane copolymer, are also disclosed. Sealants comprising the isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer and/or the silicone-polyether-urethane copolymer are further disclosed.

Abstract: A silicone-polyether copolymer has the formula X—Y, where X is a silicone moiety having a particular structure and Y is a polyether moiety. An isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer formed therewith is also disclosed. Further, a silicone-polyether-urethane copolymer formed with the isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer is disclosed. Related methods of preparation as well as sealants and cured products thereof are further disclosed.

Abstract: A silicone-polyether copolymer has the formula Xg—Y, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, Y is a linear or branched polyether moiety, and subscript g is on average more than 1. A method of preparing the silicone-polyether copolymer comprising reacting a polyether compound and an organosilicon compound in the presence of a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst. A sealant is also disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polyether copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone-polyether copolymer has the formula Xg[ZjYo]c, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, each Y is an independently selected polyether moiety, each Z is an independently selected siloxane moiety, subscript c is from 1 to 150, subscript g is >1, and each subscript j and o are independently >0 and <2, with the proviso that j+o=2 in each moiety indicated by subscript c. A method of preparing the silicone-polyether copolymer is also disclosed, and comprises reacting a polyether compound, a chain extending organosilicon compound, and an endcapping organosilicon compound in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst. A sealant is also disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polyether copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone-polyether copolymer has the formula (X-D2)g-Y, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, D2 is a divalent hydrocarbon group, subscript g is greater than 1, and Y is a linear or branched polyether moiety. A method of preparing the silicone-polyether copolymer comprising reacting a polyether compound and an organosilicon compound in the presence of a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst. A sealant is also disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polyether copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone-polyether copolymer has the formula Xg—Y, where each X is an independently selected silicone moiety having a particular structure, Y is a linear or branched polyether moiety, and subscript g is on average more than 1. A method of preparing the silicone-polyether copolymer comprising reacting a polyether compound and an organosilicon compound in the presence of a hydrosilylation-reaction catalyst. A sealant is also disclosed, the sealant comprising the silicone-polyether copolymer and a condensation-reaction catalyst.

Abstract: A silicone-polyether copolymer has the formula X—Y, where X is a silicone moiety having a particular structure and Y is a polyether moiety. An isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer formed therewith is also disclosed. Further, a silicone-poly-ether-urethane copolymer formed with the isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer is disclosed. Related methods of preparation as well as sealants and cured products thereof are further disclosed.

Abstract: An isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer having a particular structure is disclosed. A method of preparing the isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer is also disclosed, the method comprising reacting a polyether compound and an organosilicon compound to give the isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer. A silicone-polyether-urethane copolymer formed therewith, as well as a method of preparing the silicone-polyether-urethane copolymer, are also disclosed. Sealants comprising the isocyanate-functional silicone-polyether copolymer and/or the silicone-polyether-urethane copolymer are further disclosed.