Abstract: A personal care composition is provided, composing (A) an effective amount of a polyalkylsiloxane copolymer having a melting point of from about -40.degree. C. to about +40.degree. C., and being selected from various specific polyalkylsiloxane copolymer fluids or polyalkylsiloxane copolymer resins; and (B) a cosmetically acceptable carrier medium, wherein the polyalkylsiloxane copolymer contains mixtures of linear lower alkyl side chains and linear higher alkyl side chains or mixtures of linear alkyl side chains and branched alkyl side chains. The polyalkylsiloxane copolymers used in the composition are fluids or soft waxes at body temperature and have improved application and payout and better substantivity and hair conditioning properties.

Abstract: Novel curable siloxane polymers having integral ultra-violet light absorbers are disclosed which are useful in preparing a variety of commercial silicone products requiring excellent resistance to loss of UV protection due to external forces.

Abstract: A personal care composition is provided, comprising (A) an effective amount of a polyalkylsiloxane copolymer having a melting point of from about -40.degree. C. to about +40.degree. C., and being selected from various specific polyalkylsiloxane copolymer fluids of polyalkylsiloxane copolymer resins; and (B) a cosmetically acceptable carrier medium, wherein the polyalkylsiloxane copolymer contains mixtures of linear lower alkyl side chains and linear higher alkyl side chains or mixtures of linear alkyl side chains and branched alkyl side chains. The polyalkylsiloxane copolymers used in the composition are fluids or soft waxes at body temperature and have improved application and payout and better substantivity and hair conditioning properties.

Abstract: A novel polysiloxane polyether copolymer useful as a silicone surface active agent is disclosed having improved polyether versatility.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel water-in-oil antiperspirant compositions which are transparent or substantially transparent, leave no white residue, and have a non-tacky feel.

Abstract: There is disclosed novel silicone polyether alkyl copolymers, and a method for their preparation, for use as emulsifiers in improved stability water-in-oil emulsions.

Abstract: There is disclosed novel silicone polyether alkyl copolymers, and a method for their preparation, for use as emulsifiers in improved stability water-in-oil emulsions.

Abstract: Two in one shampoo compositions and hair conditioner compositions comprising a high molecular weight, high viscosity silicone-polyether copolymer are disclosed having improved anti static properties.

Abstract: A personal care composition is provided, comprising (A) an effective amount of a polyalkylsiloxane copolymer having a melting point of from about -40.degree. C. to about +40.degree. C., and being selected from various specific polyalkylsiloxane copolymer fluids or polyalkylsiloxane copolymer resins; and (B) a cosmetically acceptable carrier medium, wherein the polyalkylsiloxane copolymer contains mixtures of linear lower alkyl side chains and linear higher alkyl side chains or mixtures of linear alkyl side chains and branched alkyl side chains. The polyalkylsiloxane copolymers used in the composition are fluids or soft waxes at body temperature and have improved application and payout and better substantivity and hair conditioning properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid silicone ester having a melting point of up to about 30.degree. C., and comprising (A) units of the general formula R.sub.a R.sup.E.sub.b SiO.sub.[4-(a+b)]/2 or (B) R.sub.x R.sup.E.sub.y SiO.sub.1/2 units and SiO.sub.4/2 units; R.sup.E being an ester-containing organic group. The silicone ester is liquid at ambient skin temperature and has improved workability, improved payout, improved emollient properties, greater solubility in organic compounds, greater substantivity to surfaces and improved water resistance.

Abstract: Novel curable siloxane polymers having integral ultra-violet light absorbers are disclosed which are useful in preparing a variety of commercial silicone products requiring excellent resistance to loss of UV protection due to external forces.

Abstract: There is described water-in-oil emulsions containing polysiloxane surface active agents which can be formulated into lotions for use in sunscreens and skin care products.

Abstract: An aerosol antiperspirant composition capable of being dispensed from aerosol containers with reduced mistiness and dustiness is provided, which comprises by weight:(A) from about 0.1 to about 5.0% of a compound comprising by weight (1) from about 60% to about 95% of a silicone gum and (2) about 5% to about 20% of an untreated reinforcing silica filler or about 5% to about 40% of a treated reinforcing silica filler;(B) from about 3% to about 20% of a diluent fluid selected from a volatile silicone or organic fluid and a mixture of a volatile silicone fluid and a non-volatile organic or silicone fluid;(C) an antiperspirant salt in an amount within the range from about 2 to about 20%; and(D) a liquefied propellant in an amount within the range from about 50% to about 90%.Preferably, the composition further comprises about 0.1% to about 3% of a bulking agent and about 0.1% to about 3% of a polar organic solvent.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing an amino-functional polyorganosiloxane microemulsion having an average particle size of from about 0.015 to about 0.05 microns by (A) forming an oil mixture by blending (1) an amino-functional polyorganosiloxane and (2) at least one surfactant, wherein at least one of the surfactants is insoluble in the amino-functional polyorganosiloxane; (B) dropwise adding an initial portion of water to the oil and surfactant mixture prepared in step (A), agitating the mixture formed in step (B) for a period of time sufficient to form a homogeneous mixture; (C) adding water to the homogeneous mixture formed in (B); and (D) adding a lower aliphatic carboxylic acid having from 1 to about 4 carbon atoms or a mineral acid selected from HCl, H.sub.2 SO.sub.4, HNO.sub.3, HBr, or Hl to the mixture formed in (C) in an amount sufficient to provide the mixture with a pH of from about 4 to about 7, the acid reacting with the amino-functional polyorganosiloxane (A)(1) to form a water-soluble salt.

Abstract: Novel polysiloxane polymers are provided having general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a polyoxyalkylene radical of the formula ##STR2## x has an average value from about 5 to 400, y has an average value of at least 1 and n has an average value from at least 1 to 200. Water-in-oil emulsions comprising the novel polysiloxane polymers are also described.

Abstract: Novel polysiloxane polymers are provided having general formula(CH.sub.3).sub.3 SI--O--(CH.sub.3).sub.2 SiO].sub.x [(CH.sub.3)R.sup.1 O].sub.y Si(CH.sub.3).sub.3wherein R.sup.1 is a polyoxyalkylene radical of the formula ##STR1## x has an average value from about 5 to 400, y has an average value of at least 1 and n has an average value from at least 1 to 200. Water-in-oil emulsions comprising the novel polysiloxane polymers are also described.

Abstract: Certain polysiloxane surface active agents containing radial organic polyether groups provide for improved stability of silicone emulsions, particularly antiperspirant stick compositions.

Abstract: An improved dry-feeling antiperspirant composition is provided which comprises an aqueous solution of an astringent emulsified in a volatile silicon fluid, the emulsion being stabilized by a combination of a long-chain alkyl modified polysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene copolymer and an organic surfactant having an HLB value from 8 to 18.

Abstract: The present invention provides silicone-water emulsions formed from volatile cyclic polysiloxanes which are emulsified with a preblended mixture of water and a combination of emulsifying agents. Highly ethoxylated nonionic emulsifying agents are particularly well-suited for the formation of stable silicone-water emulsions from volatile cyclic polysiloxanes. These volatile silicone-water emulsions can be combined with epidermal enhancing agents for cosmetic and medicinal purposes.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion composition prepared by emulsion polymerization of a mixture consisting essentially of a polydiorganosiloxane, an emulsifier and an ultraviolet light absorbing agent having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is C.dbd.O or ##STR2## Y is H or OH, Z is H, OH, OQ or OW, where at least one Z is OH if Y is H,Q is --CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.n Si(R.sup.2).sub.x (OR.sup.1).sub.y andW is --C.sub.m H.sub.2m+1,where x=0, 1 or 2, y=1, 2 or 3, x+y=3,R.sup.1 is an alkyl or alkanoyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms,R.sup.2 is an alkyl radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms,n=0, 1 or 2 and m=1 to 18; wherein said ultraviolet light absorbing agent is chemically bonded to the polydiorganosiloxane resulting from said emulsion polymerization.