Abstract: Compositions comprising a specific ethoxylated/propoxylated product as well as an alkylene carbonate, an epoxysilane or a polysiloxane are useful for dyeing or finishing fibrous materials. Reaction products formed from said products are also very useful for these purposes. Said products are preferably used as solutions in supercritical carbon dioxide.

Abstract: A new process for enhancing the hydrophilicity of the surface of a polyolefin or polyolefin copolymer article is characterized in that the surface is treated with an enzyme selected from oxidoreductases, especially of the cytochrome P450 family or enzymes classified as EC 1.13 or EC 1.14. The process is especially useful for the treatment of polypropylene films, fibres, or fabrics, inter alia for use in sanitary articles, threads, yarns, fabrics, textiles, garments, technical or household articles, printed or dyed cover films or packaging films.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a specific ethoxylated/propoxylated product as well as an alkylene carbonate, an epoxysilane or a polysiloxane are useful for dyeing or finishing fibrous materials. Reaction products formed from said products are also very useful for these purposes. Said products are preferably used as solutions in supercritical carbon dioxide.

Abstract: Compositions containing polyorganosiloxanes having at least one quaternary group comprising at least one nitrogen atom, and at least one further polar radical, and their use in cosmetic, in particular for the conditioning of hair.

Abstract: Silanes of the formula and novel polysiloxanes are described, the polysiloxanes being obtainable by reaction of polyorganosiloxanes with silanes of the above-indicated formula or with silanes of the formula The novel polysiloxanes thus obtained are useful in the treatment of textile fabrics composed of natural or synthetic fibers and other uses.

Abstract: This invention relates to hair conditioning formulations comprising at least one aminofunctional polyorganosiloxane. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of these formulations for the treatment of keratin-containing fibers, preferably human hair.

Abstract: Silanes of the formula and novel polysiloxanes are described, the polysiloxanes being obtainable by reaction of polyorganosiloxanes with silanes of the above-indicated formula or with silanes of the formula The novel polysiloxanes thus obtained are useful in the treatment of textile fabrics composed of natural or synthetic fibers and other uses.

Abstract: Compositions which comprise aminofunctional polyorganosiloxanes and additionally polyorganosiloxanes are described which can be prepared by reacting polysiloxanes with Si—H bonds (H-siloxanes) and specific compounds with carbon—carbon multiple bonds. The last-mentioned compounds comprise acrylate units. The compositions are suitable for the treatment of fabrics, to which advantageous properties are hereby imparted.

Abstract: Compositions comprising acrylato-functional polysiloxanes can be prepared by reacting dihydroxypolyorganosiloxanes with a mixture of two different acrylato-functional silanes. The compositions can be used for treating sheetlike textiles, particularly for curtain coating.

Abstract: A new process for enhancing the hydrophilicity of the surface of a polyolefin or polyolefin copolymer article is characterized in that the surface is treated with an enzyme selected from oxidoreductases, especially of the cytochrome P450 family or enzymes classified as EC 1.13 or EC 1.14. The process is especially useful for the treatment of polypropylene films, fibres, or fabrics, inter alia for use in sanitary articles, threads, yarns, fabrics, textiles, garments, technical or household articles, printed or dyed cover films or packaging films.

Abstract: Polyorganosiloxanes containing urea groups can be obtained in the form of aqueous dispersions by firstly dissolving them in an organic solvent, then dispersing this solution with water with co-use of auxiliaries, subjecting the mixture to homogenization and then at least partially removing the organic solvent. The aqueous dispersions prepared in this way are suitable as additive for detergents, fabric softeners, haircare compositions, shampoos and for textile finishing.

Abstract: Cleaning/protectant compositions containing a polyorganosiloxane having one or more piperidinyl functions are useful in the protection of vinyl, plastic and other hard surfaces from environmental exposure such as UV- or oxidation-induced damage.

Abstract: Textile fabrics comprising not less than 70% by weight of cellulose are treated with solutions of one or more silicon compounds in liquid ammonia. Cellulose molecules are crosslinked by the treatment, producing good wrinkle resistance and good water retention capacity.

Abstract: Compositions which comprise aminofunctional polyorganosiloxanes and additionally polyorganosiloxanes are described which can be prepared by reacting polysiloxanes with Si—H bonds (H-siloxanes) and specific compounds with carbon-carbon multiple bonds. The last-mentioned compounds comprise acrylate units. The compositions are suitable for the treatment of fabrics, to which advantageous properties are hereby imparted.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyorganosiloxanes having a concentration of nitrogen of >0.8% by weight (wt-%), based on the total weight of the polyorganosiloxane, to compositions comprising such polyorganosiloxanes and to the treatment of fiber materials with such compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to hair conditioning formulations comprising at least one aminofunctional polyorganosiloxane. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of these formulations for the treatment of keratin-containing fibers, preferably human hair.

Abstract: Aqueous dispersions comprising polyorganosiloxanes having relatively long alkyl groups and having aromatic groups and also polymers having perfluoroalkyl groups or fluorine-free polyurethanes are useful for treating textile fabrics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of use of a fabric softener composition for the wrinkle recovery treatment or the reduction of wet soiling of textile fibre materials in domestic applications, which softener composition comprises: A) a fabric softener; B) at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a) a polyethylene, or a mixture thereof, b) a fatty acid alkanolamide, or a mixture thereof, c) a polysilicic acid, or a mixture thereof, and d) a polyurethane, or a mixture thereof; and C) selected polyorganosiloxane compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of use of a softener composition for enhancing the abrasion resistance of textile fibre materials in domestic applications, which softener composition comprises: A) a fabric softener; B) at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a) a polyethylene, or a mixture thereof, b) a fatty acid alkanolamide, or a mixture thereof, c) a polysilicic acid, or a mixture thereof, and d) a polyurethane, or a mixture thereof; and C) a selected polyorganosiloxane compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of use of a softener composition for the antipilling treatment of textile fibre materials in domestic applications, which softener composition comprises: A) a fabric softener; B) at least one additive selected from the group consisting of a) a polyethylene, or a mixture thereof, b) a fatty acid alkanolamide, or a mixture thereof, c) a polysilicic acid, or a mixture thereof, and d) a polyurethane, or a mixture thereof; and C) a selected polyorganosiloxane compound.