Abstract: Organopolysiloxane emulsions are prepared by emulsifying components comprising an hydroxy-endblocked organopolysiloxane having an average of ten or more silicon atoms per molecule; an aminoxy group-containing organsilicon compound containing one or more silicon atoms per molecule; a surfactant and water. The process can be conducted advantageously at room temperature to provide emulsion of high-viscosity organopolysiloxanes. The emulsions are useful as, for example, fiber-treatment agents, lubricants, release agents, glass fiber-treatment agents, lustrants, defoamers, and paint components.

Abstract: According to this invention, a microemulsion of an organopolysiloxane containing cyclohexylamino groups is prepared as follows: component (A), an organopolysiloxane containing cyclohexylamino groups and component (B), a nonionic surfactant and component (C), ethylene glycol or propylene glycol are blended. Formic acid or acetic acid, component (D) and water, component (E), are then added. The mixture is then stirred to form an emulsion precursor liquid, which is then dispersed in a prescribed amount of water. The microemulsion of the organopolysiloxane containing cyclohexylamino groups prepared using the method of this invention has an excellent shelf stability.

Abstract: An improved bladder lubricant composition is disclosed which provides durable release of bladders from cured rubber tires in the manufacture of the latter. The composition comprises (A) an organopolysiloxane resin consisting essentially of phenylsilsesquioxane units and dimethylsiloxane units; (B) an organosilane having trioxime or trialkoxy functionality; (C) a condensation catalyst; and, optionally, (D) at least one diorganopolysiloxane having hydroxyl or alkoxy terminal groups.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating fibers is based on an organopolysiloxane having at least one cyclohexylamino-substituted hydrocarbon radical directly bonded to a silicon atom. The composition and method provide non-yellowing fibers and a treatment agent that does not gel during use, such as when exposed to carbon dioxide and/or used to treat carbon fibers.

Abstract: Straight oil compositions for fibrous materials, which provide excellent smoothness and antistatic properties and also have excellent spearation resistance, even without compatibilizers, comprise (A) 100 parts by weight of dimethyl polysiloxane having a viscosity of from 3 to 30 cSt at 25.degree. C. and (B) 0.5 to 50 parts by weight of a polyoxyalkylene group-terminated organopolysiloxane. The polyoxyalkylene groups of Component (B) have a block structure of polyoxypropylene and polyoxyethylene units, with the former being bonded to the siloxane moiety. Component (A) is preferably a trimethylsiloxy-terminated polydimethylsiloxane.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating fibers is based on a mixture of an organopolysiloxane having at least one amino-substituted hydrocarbon radical directly bonded to a silicon atom and a higher fatty carboxylic acid. The carboxylic acid reacts with the amino radicals to reduce yellowing and oxidation of the fiber treatment. The composition and method provide non-yellowing fibers and a treatment agent that does not gel during use, such as when exposed to carbon dioxide and/or used to treat carbon fibers.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating fibers is based on a mixture of an organopolysiloxane having at least one amino-substituted hydrocarbon radical directly bonded to a silicon atom and a carboxylic acid containing at least one ethylene oxide unit. The carboxylic acid reacts with the amino radicals to reduce yellowing and oxidation of the fiber treatment. The composition and method provide non-yellowing fibers and a treatment agent that does not gel during use, such as when exposed to carbon dioxide and/or used to treat carbon fibers.

Abstract: A microemulsion with an average particle size not exceeding 0.15 micrometers or organopolysiloxane composed of trifunctional siloxane units with the formula RSiO.sub.3/2 and difunctional siloxane units with the formula R.sup.1.sub.2 SiO is characterized by transparency, by excellent mechanical, dilution, and blending stabilities and by an excellent stability against pH variations. The microemulsion is prepared by process comprising the slow addition, to an aqueous emulsion-polymerization catalyst solution, of a crude emulsion prepared from an organotrialkoxysilane having the formula RSi(OR.sup.1).sub.3, a cyclic organopolysiloxane having the formula (R.sup.1.sub.2 SiO).sub.n, a surfactant, and water. A microemulsion which consists of 30 to 95 mol % trifunctional siloxane units and 70 to 5 mol % difunctional siloxane units is useful as a fiber-treatment agent that can impart slip resistance to fibrous material without stiffening the hand, while at the same time not causing oil spots.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane with contains alkoxy radicals and epoxy-containing radicals on its molecular terminals has been found to be useful for treating fibers to provide a durable softness and flexibility, smoothness, wrinkle resistance, or rebound to fibrous material. The organopolysiloxane is substantially free of oligomers so that, during drying in the fiber treatment process, oil does not collect on exhaust fans and drip onto the treated material, causing oily spots.

Abstract: A composition for the surface treatment of rubber is disclosed which comprises (A) a diorganopolysiloxane capped with a triorganosiloxy group at one end and a hydroxyl or alkoxy group at the other end; (B) at least one compound selected from organotrialkoxysilanes, organotriacyloxysilanes, organotrioximesilanes or tetraalkyl silicates; and (C) a condensation-reaction catalyst. The composition imparts durable release and lubrication properties to rubber bladders used in the manufacture of tires.

Abstract: A fiber-treatment composition based on a microemulsion, having an average particle size not larger than 0.15 micrometers, of a carboxyl-modified organopolysiloxane having a degree of polymerization of form 350 to 2000 and having at least two carboxyl groups in each molecule is characterized by an excellent mechanical stability, dilution stability, and blending stability, and can impart a durable softness, smoothness, wrinkle resistance, and compression recovery to fibrous material without the occurrence of oil spotting. Further stability of the microemulsion can be realized by adding a basic material to the microemulsion to adjust the pH of the microemulsion, preferably to a value of from 6.5 to 9.0.

Abstract: The fiber treatment agent of this invention has as its major silicone component an organopolysiloxane microemulsion which is produced by the emulsion polymerization of an organopolysiloxane, which has an average particle size of .ltoreq.0.15 micrometers, and for which the extracted organopolysiloxane has a viscosity of at least 100 centistokes at 25.degree. C. As a consequence, the fiber treatment agent of this invention characteristically has an excellent mechanical stability, dilution stability and blending stability, and will not cause the appearance of oil spots on the treated fiber.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compounds containing at least one silicon-bonded, epoxy-terminated polyoxyalkylene group are useful for treating materials to provide hydrophilicity for the materials.

Abstract: A method for treating a solid material to give it hydrophilic and/or antistatic properties comprises applying a composition containing a silicone compound to the material which has one or more alkoxysilylalkyl groups and one or more polyoxyalkylene groups. In a preferred embodiment the method is used to treat fibers and fiber-containing materials. The composition can further contain a curing agent for the silicone. Emulsion compositions are particularly useful.

Abstract: Organopolysiloxane compounds having both alkoxysilylalkyl radicals and polyoxyalkylene radicals are prepared so that the compounds have a substantially linear structure and at least one of the terminating radicals of the polysiloxane is either an alkoxysilylalkyl radical or a polyoxyalkylene radical. The compounds are particularly useful as a treating agent for conferring hydrophilic properties to a solid substrate.

Abstract: A composition for treating a solid material to give it antimicrobic, hydrophilic and antistatic properties comprises siloxane compound which has one or more alkoxysilylalkyl groups and one or more polyoxyalkylene groups and a silane having antimicrobial properties. In a preferred embodiment the composition is used to treat fibers and fiber-containing materials. The composition can further contain a curing agent for the siloxane. Emulsion compositions are particularly useful.

Abstract: Fiber materials having improved properties such as hand, lubricity, flexibility and creaseproofness, are provided by applying to the fiber material an aqueous composition which contains an epoxy group-containing organopolysiloxane and a water-soluble polyacrylamide resin and thereafter removing the water from the applied composition. Preferably the water is removed with sufficient heating to accelerate a crosslinking of the organopolysiloxane and the polyacrylamide resin. The resulting improved properties are durable to laundering and/or dry cleaning.

Abstract: Silicone elastomeric films of 1 to 500 microns can be made by coating an addition-curable or dehydrocondensation-curable silicone elastomer composition on a coated paper which has a peeling resistance of no more than 50 g/cm, curing the composition, and then peeling the film from the coated paper. These thin silicone elastomeric films can be used for gas separation.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion comprising an aminoorgano-substituted organopolysiloxane fluid, a silane which bears a hydrophilic group, one or more surfactants and water are useful for treating fibers, such as thread, yard and textiles. When applied to a fiber and heated the composition undergoes a curing reaction and durably imparts desirable properties, such as excellent hand and moisture absorbability, to the fiber.

Abstract: Fiber-treating compositions are disclosed which comprise polydiorganosiloxanes bearing epoxy-substituted groups and polydiorganosiloxane bearing amino-substituted groups and polyalkyleneoxide groups, or carboxy-substituted groups and polyalkyleneoxide groups. These compositions confer upon fibers enhanced antistatic properties, water absorbency, stain resistance, softness, smoothness, crease resistance and compression recovery. Advantageously, these enhanced properties are retained upon repeated washing of fibers treated with the compositions of the present invention.