Abstract: A water based water repellent composition for rendering cellulose containing materials water repellent which contains, in addition to water, from about 2.5 to about 20 percent by volume of a water repellent compound compatible with the cellulose containing materials and from about 0.1 to about 1 percent by volume of a surfactant compatible with the water repellent compound and capable of enhancing the wetting properties of the water repellent compound. The water repellent compound is a fluoropolymer, an amino-functional siloxane, a self cross-linking silicone and mixtures thereof wherein the amino-functional siloxane is represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein Si is silicon; O is oxygen; n is a positive integer; and A is H, R or X.

Abstract: Methods for treating siliceous and carbon central structures with a water repellant composition and a paint are provided. An effective amount of water repellant composition is dispersed in paint or in paint and water, and the mixture then is applied in a continuous process after mixing to the object to be treated.

Abstract: A method for reducing the combustibility of a compatible combustible material comprising treating the material with a fire retardant composition comprising a silane and/or siloxane. The silane and/or siloxane comprises a silicon moiety, a group having fire retardant properties and a group capable of permitting chemical attachment of the composition to the material. A catalyst may be added to the composition to increase the rate of the chemical attachment of the composition to the material. The material is treated with this composition producing a fire retardant article. The composition also imparts water resistance to the treated material.

Abstract: A method for reducing the combustibility of a compatible combustible material comprising treating the material with a fire retardant composition comprising a silane and/or siloxane. The silane and/or siloxane comprises a silicon moiety, a group having fire retardant properties and a group capable of permitting chemical attachement of the composition to the material. A catalyst may be added to the composition to increase the rate of the chemical attachment of the composition to the material. The material is treated with this composition producing a fire retardant article. The composition also imparts water resistance to the treated material.

Abstract: A method for treating siliceous and carbon central structures with a water repellant composition wherein an affective amount of water repellant composition is dispersed in water and the mixture then is applied in a continuous process after the mixing to the structure to be treated. The methods also contemplate increasing the depth of penetration of a silane into the structure to be treated by applying subsequent applications of silane to the structure to be treated.

Abstract: A method for treating siliceous and carbon central structures with a water repellant composition wherein an effective amount of water repellant composition is dispersed in water and the mixture then is applied in a continuous process after the mixing to the structure to be treated. The method uses a dispersing agent and/or a dispersing device to effect a more uniform dispersion of the water repellant composition on the structure to be treated.

Abstract: A composition comprising a silane, siloxane or combination thereof, a catalyst and an ultraviolet radiation absorber. The composition is applied to the surfaces of carbon central structures to diminish the harmful effects thereon of water and ultraviolet radiation. Some examples of carbon central structures as defined herein are fences, decks, awnings, seat covers, umbrellas, carpeting and furniture. The composition is applied to the surface to be treated and allowed a sufficient time in order to penetrate.