Abstract: The invention provides a method for reducing warping in wood that comprises contacting with the cellulose fibers to be treated with a copolymer of silicone units having the general formula: (MaDbTcQd)x where M is R3SiO1/2—; D is R2SiO—; T is RSiO3/2—; Q is Si(O1/2)4—; R is a generalized organic radical selected from: linear or branched hydrocarbon radicals of 1-8 carbons containing 0-1 degree of unsaturation, or phenyl, or trifluoropropyl radicals; a, b, c, d are real numbers and further provided the ratio of a/(c+d) is between 0 and 4; the ratio of b to the rest is not subject to limitation provided the final base viscosity is between 50-3500 cSt; and at least one R group of each molecule must be a hydrolysable group; and maintaining the contact for a time sufficient to establish a change in the chemical structure of a portion of the cellulose fiber that provides a decrease in the hydrophilic quality of the fiber decreasing the wetting of the surface by liquid water.

Abstract: The invention at its most basic is a process for improving the dimensional stability of wood by reducing the fluctuation in the wood fibers caused by changes in moisture content. This is accomplished by carrying a reactive silicone polymer into the wood to contact the internal micro pore structure of the wood, and altering the properties of the wood fiber so that less change in volume occurs with changes in moisture content. The invention may be viewed as a method of treatment useful for improving the properties of wood for use as a construction material that comprises contacting wood with at least one component selected from the group consisting of: (1) an aliphatic solvent composed primarily of C7-C16 straight chain aliphatic, cycloparaffinic and isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, that contains less than 0.

Abstract: A method preventing biological damage to construction materials by treatment with a composition comprising a silicone polymer, a hydrocarbon solvent and optionally an essential oil is provided. A protective effect by reducing the moisture absorption of cellulose materials to below 20% by contacting the material with a silicone polymer to reduce the hygroscopic nature of the wood is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for waterproofing cellulose fibers that comprises contacting with the cellulose fibers to be treated with a copolymer of silicone units having the general formula: (MaDbTcQd)x where M is R3SiO1/2—; D is R2SiO—; T is RSiO3/2—; Q is Si(O1/2)4—; R is a generalized organic radical selected from: linear or branched hydrocarbon radicals of 1-8 carbons containing 0-1 degree of unsaturation, or phenyl, or trifluoropropyl radicals; a, b, c, d are real numbers and further provided the ratio of a/(c+d) is between 0 and 4; the ratio of b to the rest is not subject to limitation provided the final base viscosity is between 50-3500 cSt; and at least one R group of each molecule must be a hydrolysable group; and maintaining the contact for a time sufficient to establish a change in the chemical structure of a portion of the cellulose fiber that provides a decrease in the hydrophilic quality of the fiber decreasing the wetting of the surface by liquid water.

Abstract: A method and composition for the method for preventing insect infestation that comprises applying to the area to be protected an effective amount of solid material coated with by treatment with a composition comprising a silicone polymer, and an essential oil. A protective effect by reducing the population of harmful biological pests in the locality to be protected is provided.

Abstract: The invention at its most basic is a process for improving the dimensional stability of wood by reducing the fluctuation in the wood fibers caused by changes in moisture content. This is accomplished by carrying a reactive silicone polymer into the wood to contact the internal micro pore structure of the wood, and altering the properties of the wood fiber so that less change in volume occurs with changes in moisture content. The invention may be viewed as a method of treatment useful for improving the properties of wood for use as a construction material that comprises contacting wood with at least one component selected from the group consisting of: (1) an aliphatic solvent composed primarily of C7-C16 straight chain aliphatic, cycloparaffinic and isoparaffinic hydrocarbons, that contains less than 0.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for increasing strength in wood that comprises contacting with the wood to be treated with a copolymer of silicone units having the general formula: (MaDbTcQd)x where M is R3SiO1/2—; D is R2SiO—; T is RSiO3/2—; Q is Si(O1/2)4—; R is a generalized organic radical selected from: linear or branched hydrocarbon radicals of 1-8 carbons containing 0-1 degree of unsaturation, or phenyl, or trifluoropropyl radicals; a, b, c, d are real numbers and further provided the ratio of a/(c+d) is between 0 and 4; the ratio of b to the rest is not subject to limitation provided the final base viscosity is between 50-3500 cSt; and at least one R group of each molecule must be a hydrolysable group; and maintaining the contact for a time sufficient to establish a change in the chemical structure of the wood which is reflected in an increase in at least one measurable parameter reflecting an increase in the strength of the wood over an untreated wood from the same lot.

Abstract: A method and composition for the method for preventing insect infestation that comprises applying to the area to be protected an effective amount of solid material coated with by treatment with a composition comprising a silicone polymer, and an essential oil. A protective effect by reducing the population of harmful biological pests in the locality to be protected is provided. Protection by penetrating the material to be protected with the silicone polymer and optionally an essential oil is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for reducing warping in wood that comprises contacting with the cellulose fibers to be treated with a copolymer of silicone units having the general formula: (MaDbTcQd)x where M is R3SiO1/2—; D is R2SiO—; T is RSiO3/2—; Q is Si(O1/2)4—; R is a generalized organic radical selected from: linear or branched hydrocarbon radicals of 1-8 carbons containing 0-1 degree of unsaturation, or phenyl, or trifluoropropyl radicals; a, b, c, d are real numbers and further provided the ratio of a/(c+d) is between 0 and 4; the ratio of b to the rest is not subject to limitation provided the final base viscosity is between 50-3500 cSt; and at least one R group of each molecule must be a hydrolysable group; and maintaining the contact for a time sufficient to establish a change in the chemical structure of a portion of the cellulose fiber that provides a decrease in the hydrophilic quality of the fiber decreasing the wetting of the surface by liquid water.