Abstract: Specific siloxanes, compositions containing these specific siloxanes, and processes for preparation thereof, are useful for treatment of fabrics, in cleaning and care formulations for the household and for industrial purposes, and in cosmetic, pharmaceutical and dermatological compositions, especially in cosmetic cleansing and care formulations, hair treatment products and hair aftertreatment products, and for cleaning and care of hard surfaces, preferably for cleaning and care of motor vehicles, especially as additive in drying aids for carwash facilities.

Abstract: Branched SiOC-linked polyethersiloxanes have the following formula (I) where R1 is an alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl radical, but preferably 90% of the radicals R1 are methyl radicals; b has a value of from 1 to 10; a has a value of from 1 to 200, preferably 10 to 100, a value of from 3 to 70 when b is ?1 and ?4, or a value of from 3 to 30 when b is >4; and R2 denotes identical or different polyether radicals, but at least one radical R2 is a structural element radical of formula (II): where p=at least 2, preferably p=2-6, particularly preferably p=3.

Abstract: SiOC-linked, linear polydimethylsiloxane-polyoxyalkylene block copolymers of formula (I) C—B-(AB)a—C1 are produced by reaction of end-equilibrated ?,?-diacetoxypolydimethylsiloxanes with a mixture including at least one polyether polyol, preferably a polyether diol, and at least one polyether monool or at least one monohydric alcohol.

Abstract: Described is a process for producing preferably trifluoromethanesulfonic acid-acidified, end-equilibrated, acetoxy-bearing siloxanes which comprises reacting cyclic siloxanes, in particular comprising D4 and/or D5, and/or cyclic branched siloxanes of the D/T type with acetic anhydride using preferably trifluoromethanesulfonic acid as catalyst and with addition of acetic acid, wherein the cyclic branched siloxanes of the D/T type are mixtures of cyclic branched siloxanes of the D/T type which contain not only siloxanes comprising D and T units but also siloxanes comprising Q units.

Abstract: Processes are described for purifying acidic, preferably superacidic, in particular trifluoromethanesulfonic acid-acidified, end-equilibrated acetoxysiloxanes, wherein the acidic, preferably superacidic, in particular trifluoromethanesulfonic acid-acidified, acetic anhydride-containing and optionally acetic acid-containing equilibrated, preferably end-equilibrated acetoxysiloxane, which is optionally dissolved in an inert solvent, is contacted with a base, the precipitate is filtered off thereafter and then the filtrate obtained is optionally purified by distillation.

Abstract: Described is a process for producing preferably trifluoromethanesulfonic acid-acidified, end-equilibrated, acetoxy-bearing siloxanes which comprises reacting cyclic siloxanes, in particular comprising D4 and/ or D5, and/or cyclic branched siloxanes of the D/T type with acetic anhydride using preferably trifluoromethanesulfonic acid as catalyst and with addition of acetic acid, wherein the cyclic branched siloxanes of the D/T type are mixtures of cyclic branched siloxanes of the D/T type which may contain not only siloxanes comprising D and T units but also siloxanes comprising Q units.

Abstract: Described is a process for producing trifluoromethanesulfonic acid-acidified, end-equilibrated, acetoxy-bearing siloxanes which comprises reacting cyclic siloxanes, in particular comprising D4 and/or D5, and/or cyclic branched siloxanes of the D/T type with acetic anhydride using trifluoromethanesulfonic acid as catalyst and with addition of acetic acid.

Abstract: Described is a method for synthesizing polymer compounds (P), preferably polysiloxanes, comprising at least one carboxylic ester group, in particular (meth)acrylate-containing polysiloxanes, said method being carried out in the presence of conversion products (U) of metal salts, in particular chromium(III) salts, and conversion products of aldehydes and primary amines.

Abstract: Crosslinked aminosiloxanes obtainable by reaction of identical or different aminosiloxanes with identical or different epoxide components which are water-soluble hydrocarbons, the hydrocarbons comprising oxygen as well as carbon, and optionally further elements selected from nitrogen, sulphur and phosphorus, the hydrocarbon having on average more than one terminal epoxy group, the epoxy group being a carbooxirane radical, and, further, not more than 50% of all the amino groups having undergone reaction with an epoxide group.

Abstract: Curable composition for producing coating systems having an anti-adhesive property containing at least one film-forming polymer and at least one organo-modified, branched siloxane of formula (I) or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Described is a method for synthesizing polymer compounds (P), preferably polysiloxanes, comprising at least one carboxylic ester group, in particular (meth)acrylate-containing polysiloxanes, said method being carried out in the presence of conversion products (U) of metal salts, in particular chromium(III) salts, and conversion products of aldehydes and primary amines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing polymer materials (P), preferably polysiloxanes, having at least one carboxylic acid ester group, in particular (meth)acrylate-containing polysiloxanes, wherein the process is carried out in the presence of reaction products (U) of metal salts, in particular chromium(III) salts, and primary amines.

Abstract: Crosslinked aminosiloxanes obtainable by reaction of identical or different aminosiloxanes with identical or different epoxide components which are water-soluble hydrocarbons, the hydrocarbons comprising oxygen as well as carbon, and optionally further elements selected from nitrogen, sulphur and phosphorus, the hydrocarbon having on average more than one terminal epoxy group, the epoxy group being a carbooxirane radical, and, further, not more than 50% of all the amino groups having undergone reaction with an epoxide group.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer compositions containing inorganic or organic particles which either have been surface-treated before the production of the compositions or are dispersed by special polyether-modified siloxanes through the production of the compositions.

Abstract: Surface treatment of titanium dioxide, barium sulfate, zinc sulfide, and/or lithopone particles, and mixtures of said particles with specific alkoxylated siloxanes for the improvement of dispersion in plastics.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing siloxanes selectively carrying primary amino groups by reacting them with ammonia, and to compounds produced in this way.

Abstract: Surface treatment of titanium dioxide, barium sulfate, zinc sulfide, and/or lithopone particles, and mixtures of said particles with specific alkoxylated siloxanes for the improvement of dispersion in plastics.

Abstract: The invention relates to polymer compositions containing inorganic or organic particles which either have been surface-treated before the production of the compositions or are dispersed by special polyether-modified siloxanes through the production of the compositions.

Abstract: A process for preparing amino acid-modified siloxanes that can be carried out under mild conditions is provided as well as organically modified silicones for care formulations for skin, hair and textiles that are toxicologically unobjectionable.

Abstract: The invention provides processes for the preparation of silicone gels, and the use thereof, especially in cosmetic formulations.