Abstract: The present invention relates to the use, as antiadhesive agents and/or water repellents, of grafted functionalized polyorganosiloxanes consisting of grafted copolymer moieties, derived from at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer which may be polymerized via a radical route and from a functionalized polyorganosiloxane (I) containing similar or different moieties (I) of formula (I)R.sub.a Y.sub.b X.sub.c Si O.sub.(4-a-b-c)/2 (I)in which formula:R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.18 alkyl, X=C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 alkylated epoxyfunctional residue, Y=acrylate, and a, b, c=0, 1, 2 or 3 with a +b+c=0, 1, 2 or 3.

Abstract: Heat-vulcanizable silicone elastomer compositions, well adopted for conversion into mechanically strong flame-retardant protective sheathings/coatings for, e.g., electrical wires and cables, comprise (a) at least one polydiorganosiloxane polymer, (b) a reinforcing filler material and (c) a vulcanizing agent, e.g., an organic peroxide, therefor, and including a fireproofing and mechanical strength-enhancing amount of (d) mica and (e) zinc oxide.

Abstract: Foodstuff items to be cooked, e.g., meats and boned poultry, are bound or wrapped in fibrous silicone elastomeric bindings, e.g., ties or nets, to maintain structural integrity during cooking. After cooking, such bindings have not decomposed, are not adhered to the foodstuff item, and have retained their elasticity.