Abstract: A skin care formulation is provided comprising: a film forming polymer, wherein the film forming polymer is a functionalized maltodextrin comprising a maltodextrin base polymer functionalized with —Si(R1)3 groups; wherein each R1 is independently a C1-10 linear or branched, saturated alkyl group; wherein the maltodextrin base polymer has a dextrose equivalent, DE, of 1 to 24; wherein the functionalized maltodextrin has a degree of substitution of —Si(R1)3 groups, DS, of 1.7 to 3; and wherein the functionalized maltodextrin is free of vinylic carbon.

Abstract: A hair care formulation is provided, including: a conditioning polymer; wherein the conditioning polymer comprises a maltodextrin base polymer functionalized with —Si(R1)3 groups; wherein each R1 is independently a C1-10 linear or branched, saturated alkyl group; wherein the maltodextrin base polymer has a dextrose equivalent, DE, of 1 to 24; wherein the conditioning polymer has a degree of substitution of —Si(R1)3 groups, DS, of 1.7 to 3; and wherein the conditioning polymer is free of vinylic carbon.

Abstract: A method for preparing silylated cellulose is disclosed. The method includes preparing a reaction product in the form of a paste and removing unreacted starting materials and/or by-products from the paste to form a powdered silylated cellulose.

Abstract: A method for preparing a powdered silylated cellulose is disclosed. The method includes preparing a reaction product in the form of a powder that can be mixed and handled with conventional powder handling equipment.

Abstract: An SPF booster is provided comprising a functionalized maltodextrin comprising a maltodextrin base polymer functionalized with —Si(R1)3 groups; wherein each R1 is independently a C1-10 linear or branched, saturated alkyl group; wherein the maltodextrin base polymer has a dextrose equivalent, DE, of 1 to 15; wherein the functionalized maltodextrin has a degree of substitution of —Si(R1)3 groups, DS, of 1.7 to 3; and wherein the functionalized maltodextrin is free of vinylic carbon. Also provided are suncare formulations containing same and methods of using same.

Abstract: Alkoxylations are performed by reacting a cyclic oxide with a starter in the presence of certain phosphonium catalysts. The phosphonium catalysts are highly active and effective in such small quantities that it is often unnecessary to remove catalyst residues from the product. The phosphonium catalysts are very effective in alkoxylating even low molecular weight starters such as glycerol and sorbitol.

Abstract: A polymer/hydrophobic ester oil blend is provided comprising (a) a cosmetically acceptable hydrophobic ester oil; and (b) a thickening polymer powder, thickening polymer, wherein the thickening polymer is a silylated cellulose polymer, comprising a cellulose polymer functionalized with —Si(R1)3 groups; wherein each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, a C1-8 alkyl group, a C1-8 haloalkyl group, an aryl group, a C1-8 alkylaryl group and a C1-8 haloalkylaryl group; and wherein the cellulose polymer has a weight average molecular weight of 50,000 to 1,500,000 Daltons. Also provided are suncare formulations containing same and methods of using same.

Abstract: A composition includes a silyl hydride (having at least one silicon-bonded hydrogen atom per molecule) and a fluorinated triarylborane Lewis acid. In the method, the Lewis acid catalyzes reaction of silicon bonded hydrogen atoms from the silyl hydride and water, thereby forming a siloxane bond in the resulting product. The composition and method can be used to form siloxane intermediates and cured networks.

Abstract: A polyfunctional organohydrogensiloxane is prepared using a fluorinated triarylborane Lewis acid as catalyst. The polyfunctional organohydrogensiloxane may be formulated into release coating compositions. Alternatively, the polyfunctional organohydrogensiloxane may be further functionalized with a curable group to form a clustered functional organosiloxane. The clustered functional organosiloxane may be formulated into thermal radical cure adhesive compositions.

Abstract: A composition and method can be used in the preparation of various siloxanes. The composition and method employ a fluorinated triarylborane Lewis acid, a hydrocarbonoxy-functional organosilicon compound, and a silyl hydride. The fluorinated triarylborane Lewis acid catalyzes reaction of a hydrocarbonoxy moiety (from the organosilicon compound) and a silicon-bonded hydrogen atom (from the silyl hydride) to form a siloxane bond.

Abstract: A personal care composition is provided, including: a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and a silicon glycan of formula (I): wherein each A comprises an independently selected saccharide moiety; wherein each W is an independently selected beta-amino alcohol moiety; wherein each Y comprises an independently selected organosilicon moiety; wherein each R is independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl groups, ether moieties, amine moieties, and H; wherein each R1 is independently selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl groups and H; wherein each Z is an independently selected ether moiety; wherein each subscript a is independently 0 or 1; wherein subscripts x and y are each independently from ?0 to <1; wherein subscript z is selected from >0 to 1; with the proviso that x+y+z=1; and wherein moieties indicated by subscripts x, y, and z may be in randomized or block form in the silicon glycan.

Abstract: A composition contains a phosphonium catalyst and a polyorganohydrogensiloxane. The composition is shelf stable at C room temperature and cures when heated. The composition and method are useful for preparing polyorganosiloxane products such as coatings, adhesives, elastomers, and foams.

Abstract: A composition contains a phosphonium catalyst, a polyorganohydrogensiloxane, and a hydrocarbonoxy-functional organosilicon compound. The composition is curable in a method including heating. The composition and method are useful for preparing polyorganosiloxane products such as coatings, adhesives, elastomers, and foams.

Abstract: A composition contains a phosphonium catalyst and a polyorganohydrogensiloxane. The composition is curable in a method including heating. The composition and method are useful for preparing polyorganosiloxane products such as coatings, adhesives, elastomers, and foams.

Abstract: A composition and a method for preparing a polymer composite article. The composition comprises (A) a filler in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. The composition also comprises (B) a polymer in an amount of from 10 to 90 wt. %, wherein the (B) polymer is selected from polyolefins, polyamides, polyesters, or combinations thereof. Further, the composition comprises (C) an organopolysiloxane in an amount of from greater than 0 to 10 wt. %; the (C) organopolysiloxane having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxyl group and a viscosity of from 1,000 to 60,000 mPa·s at 25° C. The ranges for components (A)-(C) arc based on the total weight of components (A), (B) and (C) in the composition.

Abstract: A polydiorganosiloxane is useful in a composition and a method for preparing a wood plastic composite article. The wood plastic composite article is useful as a building material. The polydiorganosiloxane may be added to the composition in liquid form or may form part of a solid carrier component used to make the wood plastic composite article.

Abstract: The present invention provides thickened hydrolyzable organosilane, such as alkoxyalkyl silane compositions that comprise an alkylsilyl group-containing cellulose thickener having a weight average molecular weight of from 60 to 5000 kDa, such as a trialkylsilyl cellulose. The compositions may comprise neat hydrolyzable organosilanes and from 0.1 to 5 wt. %, based on the total weight of the composition, of the alkylsilyl group-containing cellulose. The compositions having a viscosity resembling paint or coating compositions and are suitable for use as treating or coating compositions that confer water resistance to cementititious substrates.

Abstract: A silicone-polyolefin composition is disclosed. The silicone-polyolefin composition comprises (A) a polysiloxane, (B) In a functionalized polyolefin, (C) a polyolefin that is not reactable with components (A) or (B), and (D) a curable silicone comprising at least one of an elastomer component or a liquid rubber. The polysiloxane (A) comprises an average of at least one functional group X per molecule, and the functionalized polyolefin (B) comprises an average of at least one functional group Y per molecule, where the functional group X and functional group Y are reactable to form a bond therebetween. A silicone-polyolefin blend, a curable composition comprising the silicone-polyolefin blend, a cured product of the curable composition, and methods of preparing the silicone-polyolefin blend, curable composition, and cured product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition contains a mixture of silyl hydride, a silanol and/or a silyl ether, and a Bridged Frustrated Lewis Pair.

Abstract: A composition contains an alpha-beta unsaturated ester, a silyl hydride, and a Bridged Frustrated Lewis Pair.