Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous dispersion of acrylate-siloxane copolymer particles comprising structural units of an acrylate monomer; an acid monomer; and a siloxane acrylate monomer of formula I: where R, R1, R2, Y and x are as defined herein. The composition has a high solids content, a low concentration of siloxane acrylate monomer and low coagulum levels. The composition is useful for forming coatings with improved hydrophobicity, stain resistance, and aesthetic/haptic properties compared with conventional all-acrylic compositions.

Abstract: A branched organosilicon compound (“compound”) having the general formula (R1)3Si—X—Y is provided. In the formula: each R1 is selected from R and —OSi(R4)3, with the proviso that at least one R1 is —OSi(R4)3; each R is independently a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; each R4 is selected from R, —OSi(R5)3, and —[OSiR2]mOSiR3; each R5 is selected from R, —OSi(R6)3, and —[OSiR2]mOSiR3; each R6 is selected from R and —[OSiR2]mOSiR3; with the proviso that at least one of R4, R5 and R6 is —[OSiR2]mOSiR3; 0<m?100; X is a divalent linking group; and Y is selected from one of formulas (1)-(111) described herein. Also provided is a method of preparing the compound via hydrosilylation reaction, a copolymer comprising the reaction product of the compound and a second compound reactive with the compound, a method of forming the copolymer, and a composition including at least one of the compound and the copolymer.

Abstract: A method of preparing an organosilanol compound is disclosed. The method comprises reacting (A) an initial organosilicon compound and (B) water in the presence of (C) a catalyst. The catalyst (C) is selected from: (C1) [(C8H12irCl]2[(p-cymene)RuCl2]2; and (C3) Pd/C. The initial organosilicon compound (A) has the general formula HO—Si(R)2—[Si(R)2O]a—OSi(R)2—Y and the organosilanol compound has the general formula HO—Si(R)2-[Si(R)2O]a—OSi(R)2—Y, where each R is an independently selected hydrocarbyl group; Y comprises a functional moiety selected from alkoxysilyl moieties, epoxide moieties, and acryloxy moieties, with the proviso that Y is other than the acryloxy moieties when the catalyst (C) is (C3) Pd/C; and subscript a is 0 or 1. The organosilanol compound prepared by the method is also provided.

Abstract: A multifunctional organosilicon compound is provided which has the general formula XSi([OSiR2]p-0-SiR2Y)a(R1)3-a— ln the formula, X is selected from H and ethylenically un saturated moieties; each Y independently comprises a functional moiety selected from alkoxysilyl moieties, acryloxy moieties, and epoxide moieties; each R is an independently selected hydrocarbyl group; each R1 is an independently selected hydrocarbyl group; subscript a is 1, 2, or 3; and each subscript b is independently 0, 1, or 2. A method of preparing the multifunctional organosilicon compound is also provided. The method comprises reacting (A) an organosilanol compound and (B) a silane compound having at least two hydrolysable groups. A functionalized siloxane compound prepared from the multifunctional organosilicon compound, a method of preparing the functionalized siloxane compound, and an adhesive comprising the functionalized siloxane compound are also provided.

Abstract: A polymer blend is provided comprising: (A) multistage polymer, comprising: acrylate rich stage comprising: structural units of monoethylenically unsaturated non-ionic, acrylate rich stage monomer selected from C1-22 alkyl (meth)acrylates and mixtures thereof; and carbosiloxane rich stage, comprising: structural units of carbosiloxane monomer of formula (I); and (B) silicone-grafted vinyl copolymer, wherein the silicone-grafted vinyl copolymer, comprises: structural units of a vinyl (B) monomer; and structural units of a carbosiloxane dendrimer of formula (V). Also provided are personal care formulations comprising the polymer blend.

Abstract: A personal care formulation is provided comprising: multistage polymer, comprising: acrylate rich stage comprising: (a) structural units of monoethylenically unsaturated non-ionic, acrylate rich stage monomer selected from C1-22 alkyl (meth)acrylates and mixtures thereof; and (b) carbosiloxane rich stage, comprising: structural units of carbosiloxane monomer of formula (I), wherein a is 0 to 3; wherein d is 0 or 1; wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, C1-10 alkyl group and aryl group; wherein R2 is selected from hydrogen and C1-10 alkyl group; wherein R8 is —O—Si(CH3)2—O—Si(CH3)3 group; wherein Y is selected from formula (II), (III) and (IV); wherein R4 and R6 are selected from hydrogen and methyl group; wherein R3 and R5 are a C1-10 alkylene group; wherein R7 is C1-10 alkyl group; wherein b is 0 to 4 and wherein c is 0 or 1.

Abstract: A cross-linked composition is disclosed. In various embodiments, the cross-linked composition comprises the reaction product of: a first siloxane having at least one pendant polycyclic anhydride group; a second siloxane having at least one pendant polycyclic anhydride group; and a polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups reactive with the pendant polycyclic anhydride groups of the first and second siloxanes. A personal care composition is also provided. The personal care composition comprises a cross-linked composition having at least two carboxyl groups. In various embodiments, the cross-linked composition is as described above. The personal care composition further comprises a least one cosmetic component; optionally in a cosmetically acceptable medium. Methods of forming the cross-linked composition and the personal care composition are also disclosed. A polycyclic anhydride composition and polyorganosiloxane composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A complex prepared by combining a metal compound and an N-heterocyclic carbene has catalytic activity for condensation reaction of polyorganosiloxane compositions. The composition includes the complex, a silanol functional compound having an average per molecule of one or more silicon bonded hydroxy moieties.

Abstract: A method can selectively prepare a compound of formula (IV), where each R1 and each R2 are independently selected from an alkyl group, an aryl group, a halogenated alkyl group, or a halogenated aryl group of 6 to 10 carbon atoms each R3 is an alkane-diyl group, and each R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl group. The method involves hydrosilylation of an organohydrogensiloxane oligomer with a carboxylic acid alkenyl ester using an iridium complex catalyst.

Abstract: A method can selectively prepare a compound of formula (IV):, where each R1 and each R2 are independently selected from an alkyl group, an aryl group, a halogenated alkyl group, or a halogenated aryl group of 6 to 10 carbon atoms each R3 is an alkane-diyl group, and each R4 is hydrogen or an alkyl group. The method involves hydrosilylation of an organohydrogensiloxane oligomer with a carboxylic acid alkenyl ester using an iridium complex catalyst.

Abstract: A complex prepared by combining a metal compound and an N-heterocyclic carbene has catalytic activity for condensation reaction of polyorganosiloxane compositions. The composition includes the complex, a silanol functional compound having an average per molecule of one or more silicon bonded hydroxy moieties.