Abstract: Polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymers are disclosed which exhibit an outstanding defoaming action and have the special advantage of not causing wetting defects when dispersions defoamed therewith are applied on a 2-dimensional substrate. Dispersions of polymeric organic substances, especially dispersions of vehicles, coating agents and adhesives are defoamed by the addition of 0.01 to 2.0% by weight, based on the dispersion to be defoamed, of a polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane block copolymer of the formula,R.sup.1 O--A--[B--A--].sub.m R.sup.1whereinA is a polyoxyalkylene block with the average formula C.sub.n H.sub.2n O--)y, in which n has a value of 2.8 to 4.0 and y a value of 15 to 100,B is a polysiloxane block of the average formula, ##STR1## wherein the R.sup.2 groups are the same or different and represent an alkyl group with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a phenyl group, with the proviso that at least 90% of the R.sup.2 groups are methyl groups and x has a value of 10 to 100,R.sup.

Abstract: A composition useful for defoaming and/or deaerating liquid organic systems, such as crude oil, hydraulic oil, lacquer, varnish and paint is disclosed. The composition comprises(a) a polydiene of the general formula ##STR1## wherein Z=a chain-terminating groupR.sup.1 =hydrogen or methylR.sup.2 =alkyl with 1 to 6 carbon atoms or phenylR.sup.3 =the OR.sup.5 group, in which R.sup.5 =alkyl, the (C.sub.n H.sub.2n O).sub.m R.sup.6 group, in which R.sup.6 =alkyl, acyl or alkylaryl, n=2 or 3 and m.gtoreq.1, or the C.sub.p F.sub.2p+1 (CH.sub.2).sub.2 - group in which p=4 to 16, ##STR2## R.sup.7 =alkyl with 1 to 6 carbon atoms or phenyl, q.gtoreq.3, x,y.gtoreq.0,z.gtoreq.3,a=0 to 2,b=0 to 2, anda+b.ltoreq.2, and(b) an organic solvent in which the polydiene is dissolved. A method of deformation and/or deaerating organic systems with such polydienes is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are pour point depressants of the general, average formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is alkyl with 18 to 36 carbon atoms with the proviso, that at least 40% of the alkyl groups have at least 22 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is hydrogen, methyl or an entity containing polar groups, it being possible for R.sup.2 to have different meanings within the average molecule,N.gtoreq.30 andM=0 to n/2.Also disclosed are crude oils containing from 0.005 to 0.15 weight percent of the above compounds and a process for reducing the pour point of crude oils by incorporating therein said compounds, optionally in a solvent.

Abstract: Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl with 1 to 8 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is --O-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.p O--, in which p=2, 3 or 4,R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl with 1 to 4 carbon atoms or acyl,n is 40 to 60m is 0 to 3,x and y being selected so that the molecular weight of the polyoxyalkylene block is 1400 to 3000 and the molar ratio of x:y is 0.8 to 2.2, are added to coating compositions, such as paint, varnish or lacquer, in amounts of 0.001 to 0.5% by weight, based on the coating composition. This improves the scratch resistance and the sliding ability of the cured coatings.

Abstract: Polysiloxanes of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is the same or different and represents alkyl or phenyl,R.sup.2 is the same as R.sup.1 or represents the C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1 (CH.sub.2).sub.2 O--, in which n is a whole number from 4 to 16, with the proviso that no more than 90% of R.sup.2 has the meaning of R.sup.1,andx=5 to 100 andy=0 to 10.The polysiloxanes are effective defoamers of preparations containing organic solvents or of crude oil and may be synthesized from preferably equilibrated hydrogensiloxanes by reaction with C.sub.n F.sub.2n+1 (CH.sub.2).sub.2 OH.

Abstract: Alkoxysiloxanes of the general formula ##STR1## are disclosed wherein R.sup.1 is methyl or ##STR2## and/or ##STR3## the sum of the units a being 0 to 100, the sum of the units b being 0 to 15, with the proviso that the ratio of methyl to alkoxy groups in R.sup.1 is less than 50:1, and that b.gtoreq.1 when a=0 and a.gtoreq.5 when b=0.The compounds may be synthesized by known methods from halogen- or alkoxysiloxanes, the alkoxy group of which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms. The compounds are effective deaerating agents for curable resins and plastisols. The invention is also directed to compositions containing the novel deaerating compounds as well as to methods for deaerating coating systems.

Abstract: Method of using polymers of alkylvinyl ethers whose alkyl radical has 2 to 18 carbon atoms with a weight average molecular weight M.sub.w of 400 to 10,000 in amounts of 1 to 200 ppm for preventing or eliminating foam on aqueous media.

Abstract: The use of fluorinated norbornylsiloxanes of the general formula ##STR1## in which R is a hydrocarbon radical with 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a phenyl radical;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 are the same or different and represent hydrogen or methyl radicals;R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 are the same or different and represent hydrogen, fluorine radicals, hydrocarbon radicals with 1 to 8 carbon atoms, or fluorinated hydrocarbon radicals with 1 to 20 carbon atoms, in which at least one of the R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8 radicals must be a fluorine or a fluorinated hydrocarbon radical,Y is an organosiloxanyl radical,A is a divalent hydrocarbon radical or an oxygen radical, anda is 0, 1 or 2for defoaming freshly extracted degassing crude oil. The compounds are highly effective and show a broader area of application for defoaming degassing crude oils of different origins.

Abstract: An apparatus for simulating the actual conditions of foam formation during crude oil production includes a transparent cylindrical measuring vessel having a circumferential flange formed at its open top. A ring-shaped member is seated on the flange and defines a chamber in communication with the measuring vessel. The ring-shaped member and the measuring vessel are connected in a gas-tight manner. A supply line for the liquid to be dissolved or distributed in the crude oil sample and a discharge line for the liquid evaporating under measurement conditions open into the chamber. The supply line is connected to a supply reservoir via a metering valve for the liquid. A stop valve is provided in the discharge line.

Abstract: Polysiloxanes of specified molecular weight and molecular weight distribution are effective anti-foam agents for reducing foaming in crude oil/gas separators. They are particularly useful in breaking microgas dispersions.The polysiloxanes, preferably polydimethyl siloxane, contain not more than 10% by weight of components of molecular weight 50,000 and lower, at least 15% by weight of components of molecular weight 200,000 and higher and not more than 6% by weight of components of molecular weight 370,000 and higher, molecular weights being expressed as polystyrene equivalent molecular weights.

Abstract: Polysiloxanes of specified molecular weight and molecular weight distribution are effective anti-foam agents for reducing foaming in crude oil/gas separators. They are particularly useful in breaking microgas dispersions.The polysiloxanes, preferably polydimethyl siloxane, contain not more than 10% by weight of components of molecular weight 50,000 and lower, at least 15% by weight of components of molecular weight 200,000 and higher and not more than 6% by weight of components of molecular weight 370,000 and higher, molecular weights being expressed as polystyrene equivalent molecular weights.

Abstract: An aqueous composition for coating substrates which contains polymeric organic film formers containing a deaerating effective amount of a linear polymer having at least five side groups, each of which contains a silicon atom which is linked by way of a divalent hydrocarbon group to the polymer, each silicon atom carrying at least one R.sup.1 group of formulaO--[C.sub.n H.sub.2n O--].sub.x Qin which n is 2 to 8, x is 1 to 10 and Q is an alkyl radical with 1 to 10 carbon atoms, an aryl radical, an alkaryl radical, or an acyl radical with 2 to 18 carbon atoms, and the sum of the carbon and oxygen atoms of R.sup.1 is not less than 5, as well as the linear polymers themselves. Methods for preparation of such materials are also disclosed as well as their use.

Abstract: A lubricant and release agent for the manufacture of tires containing as the active ingredient liquid polyoxypropylenediols or polyoxypropylenepolyoxyethylenediols or ethers of the diols, which liquid has a viscosity of at least 8000 mPa.times.sec. The use of the release agent of the present invention avoids the occurrence of defects in the interior surface of the vulcanized tire and improves the life of the rubber bags used in the unvulcanized carcass shell of the tire.

Abstract: The invention relates to a defoaming agent. The active compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein z=a whole number from 1 to 3;R.sup.1 =a hydrocarbon radical having a functionality of z, and when z is l, a hydrogen radical;R.sup.2 =hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, --CONHR.sup.3, ##STR2## or a --SiR.sub.3.sup.3 radical, in which at most 100/z % of all R.sup.2 radicals may be hydrogen radicals;R.sup.3 =a monofunctional hydrocarbon radical;R.sup.4 =a linear alkyl radical with an average of 4 to 16 carbon atoms, a methyl, or hydrogen radical, in which case, however, no more than 90 mole percent of the R.sup.4 radicals may be methyl or hydrogen radicals; andn=is a whole number not less than 2.

Abstract: Use of an organopolysiloxane having the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is an alkyl or aryl radical, at least 80% of the R.sup.1 radicals being alkyl radicals,R.sup.2 is an alkyl radical or the R.sup.4 Z radical, at least 2/3 of the R.sup.2 radicals being R.sup.4 Z radicals, in whichR.sup.4 is a difunctional hydrocarbon radical,Z is --NH.sub.2, --NH(CH.sub.2).sub.c --NH.sub.2, --NH(CH.sub.2).sub.c NH(CH.sub.2).sub.c NH.sub.2, in which c is 2, 3, --NHCONH.sub.2 radical, --SH, --S.sub.4 --R.sup.4 --Si(OR.sup.3).sub.3, --P(C.sub.6 H.sub.5).sub.2 or ##STR2## R.sup.3 is an alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a hydrogen radical,a is not less than 4,b/a is not less than 0.001, but not greater than 0.5, andx is not less than 0.1, but not greater than 2,as a material for decreasing the water absorption of paper which is intended to be used for coating plaster paste in the manufacture of paper-laminated plaster boards. The organosilicon compounds cure without the use of special catalysts.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane suitable for use in treating paper to be used in plaster boards. The organopolysiloxane is obtained by reacting a polysiloxanol of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a methyl or a phenyl radical, at least 90% of the R.sup.1 radicals however being methyl radicals, andn=20 to 250,with a silane having the formulaH.sub.2 N--R.sup.3 --Si(OR.sup.2).sub.3in whichR.sup.2 is a lower alkyl radical with 1 to 4 carbon atoms,R.sup.3 is a bivalent alkyl radical with 1 to 6 carbon atoms or the --(CH.sub.2).sub.x R.sup.4 (CH.sub.2).sub.y --NH.sub.2 radical, in whichR.sup.4 is oxygen, sulfur or the --NH-- or --NH--CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --NH-- radical andx.ltoreq.3, andy.ltoreq.2,in such amounts that 1 SiOH group of the polysiloxanol corresponds to more than 1 and up to 3 OR.sup.2 groups of the silane. Method for preparation of paper and cardboard for use in plaster boards as well as plaster boards made by using the present invention are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of fine-particulate, stable emulsions of the oil-in-water type, in which the quantity of emulsifier required to achieve a stable emulsion is distributed in about 0.5 to 3 times the amount of water by weight, based upon the weight of the emulsifier, the emulsifying amount of the oleic phase is introduced into the foregoing dispersion, homogenization is performed under the effect of high shear stresses until a uniform gel is obtained, the gel so obtained is forced through a slotted disk comprising a plurality of holes less than 10 mm in diameter and into the residual amount of water, and the emulsion so generated is stirred while avoiding high shear stresses until the gel particles are completely dissolved. The process makes it possible to obtain fine-particulate, storage-stable and dilutable oil-in-water emulsions using only very small quantities of emulsifier.

Abstract: A composition which possesses both good lubrication and release properties for use in the manufacture of molded rubber articles which comprises a mixture of a hardenable silicone resin and an oil, the oil having the property of not dissolving or swelling rubber, the weight ratio of resin to oil being from 5:1 to 1:20.

Abstract: A defoamer composition having a high dispersion stability composed of a water-insoluble defoamer oil, a water-soluble emulsifier which is insoluble in the defoamer oil, and a mixture of a finely divided hydrophobic and hydrophilic silica. The composition of the present invention allows for the production of exceptionally stable dispersions thereof. A method for preparing the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition which possesses both good lubrication and release properties for use in the manufacture of molded rubber articles composed of a mixture of(a) monoalkyl ethers of oxyethylene-oxypropylene copolymers, in which the weight ratio of oxyethylene groups to oxypropylene groups is 25 to 75:75 to 25; and(b) polyoxyalkylene-polysiloxane copolymers in which the components (a) are soluble or dispersible.