Abstract: A film forming composition with spreading properties derived from an aqueous emulsion comprising (I) colloidal silica core/silicone shell particles consisting of (a) 90 wt % to 10 wt % cores of colloidal silica and (b) 10 wt % to 90 wt % shells of polyorganosiloxane; (II) a polyalkyleneoxide modified trisiloxane; (III) an emulsifier package consisting of at least one anionic surfactant, and (IV) the salt of an acidic polymerization catalyst. The composition may include optional ingredients useful in Personal Care, Hair Care, Skin Care, Agricultural, and Home Care applications.

Abstract: A film forming composition with spreading properties derived from an aqueous emulsion comprising (I) colloidal silica core/silicone shell particles consisting of (a) 90 wt % to 10 wt % cores of colloidal silica and (b) 10 wt % to 90 wt % shells of polyorganosiloxane; (II) a polyalkyleneoxide modified trisiloxane; (III) an emulsifier package consisting of at least one anionic surfactant, and (IV) the salt of an acidic polymerization catalyst. The composition may include optional ingredients useful in Personal Care, Hair Care, Skin Care, Agricultural, and Home Care applications.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the use of compatibilizing agent such as an organic or silicone in a wax mixture to increase compatibility (i.e. to increase dispersion and/or to prevent phase separation) of added organic compounds and dyes with the major components of the wax mixture, e.g. the candle fuel source. The compatibilizing agent whereby said compatibilizing agent does not extinguish combustion of the wax mixture when the wax mixture is burned.

Abstract: An apparatus to measure ease of ironing comprises a base supporting a vertical rail assembly; a lockable roller bearing block that rolls vertically on a vertical rail assembly for locking and raising and lowering the block at a selected location according to the raising and lowering along the vertical rail assembly. An adjustably inclinable ironing board for accommodating a test cloth is supported at one end by the lockable roller bearing block. The block is raised and lowered along the vertical rail assembly; a standard ironing structure secured overhead to the guide strut and resting at or near the board upper end includes a release mechanism, which releases the iron. The iron moves along the incline and a start sensor and a finish sensor sense the glide of the ironing structure down the board for measuring ease of ironing when the standard ironing board is in an inclined position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising

Abstract: A method of reducing wrinkles in fabric is disclosed wherein the method comprises the steps of: A) forming a coating of a carrier and a polymer on a fabric surface, wherein the polymer comprises a polymerized acrylated or methacrylated siloxane having a general formula: {R3SiO1/2}m{O1/2Si(R2)O1/2}n{SiO3/2R}o{SiO4/2}p wherein R is selected from R1 and P; each R1, which can be the same of different, is a monovalent hydrocarbon group; each P is R3[(CbH2bO)zCOCR4═CH2]g; R3 is a polyvalent organic moiety; g is a valency of R3; R4 is hydrogen or methyl; b is 2 to 4; z is 1 to 1000; m+n+p+o is equal to 1 to 100; at least one R is P; n is 1 to 100; n/o is less than 10:1; n/p is less than 10:1; and m is 0 to 10; B) smoothing the fabric surface; and C) removing the carrier from the fabric surface.

Abstract: A method of reducing wrinkles in fabric is disclosed wherein the method comprises the steps of: