Abstract: Dialkyl sulfonic acid catalysts such as dialkyl benzene sulfonic acids, dialkyl naphthalene sulfonic acids, salts of dialkyl benzene sulfonic acids, and salts of dialkyl naphthalene sulfonic acids, are used to prepare emulsions containing particles of organopolysiloxanes having an average particle diameter in the emulsion of at least one micron (&mgr;m) A silanol endblocked siloxane is used as an oligomer and has the structure wherein R1 to R6 are alkyl or aryl groups such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, pentyl, hexyl, and phenyl; and n has a value such as to provide oligomers with a viscosity ranging from about 20 to about 100,000 centipoise (mPa·s). The emulsified oligomer is then polymerized with the catalyst to form an organopolysiloxane polymer having a viscosity which can be as high as about 10 million centipoise (mPa·s).

Abstract: A method for preparing a silicone emulsion, more particularly a method for preparing a silicone emulsion with a low cyclic siloxane level and particle size control.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel suspensions containing (a) 30 to 95 wt. % of water, (b) 70 to 5 wt. % of at least one silane or siloxane having at least two groups corresponding to formula (I) —(CH2)mSiRnX3-n  (I)  wherein R denotes C1-C18 alkyl and/or C6-C20 aryl, X denotes OH, C1-C4 alkoxy, C6-C20 aryloxy, C1-C6 acyloxy and/or hydrogen, m is 1 to 6, and n is 0 to 2, (c) 0.1 to 30 wt. % of at least one emulsifier, and (d) 0 to 20 wt. % of one or more additives and/or auxiliary substances, with the proviso that the sum of components (a) to (d) totals 100 wt. %. The present invention further relates to the preparation and use of such suspensions.

Abstract: An antifouling silicone emulsion coating-composition comprising following components (A), (B), (C) and (D), an amount of the component (C) incorporated being in the range of 5 to 80% by weight relative to the total solid contents in the composition: (A) partially hydrolyzed organosiloxane with a weight-average molecular weight of 600 to 5,000 (determined using a polystyrene calibration curve), represented by the average formula (I): R2aSiOb(OR1)c(OH)d wherein R1 and R2 represent a monovalent hydrocarbon group; a, b, c and d are numerals satisfying the following relationships: a+2b+c+d=4, 0≦a<3, 0<b<2, 0<c<4, and 0<d<4; (B) nonionic or anionic surface active agent; (C) photo-semiconductor; and (D) water.

Abstract: A method is provided for making aqueous emulsions of functionalized organopolysiloxane particles having a volume average particle diameter in a range between about 300 nanometers to about 1 micron. The aqueous silicone emulsions can be employed as part of a coating composition, for example, a shampoo, to impart improved surface characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foam control composition and to its use in foaming systems. More particularly, this invention relates to a foam control composition comprising a polysiloxane and a resin-filler made from MQ resins having at least one polyoxyalkylene group. The compositions of this invention exhibit excellent defoam effects and antifoam persistency.

Abstract: Emulsions and dispersions of polymers formed from acrylated hydrophilic polysiloxanes and their copolymers with acrylate/methacrylate comonomers are taught herein wherein the polymer is formed in a solvent via radically catalyzed polymerization. Such a polymer has utility in personal care applications, as well as textile finishes and coating formulations.

Abstract: A stain/topcoat system for non-porous thermoset and/or thermoplastic articles comprises a pigmented stain, and a topcoat comprising one or more non-siloxane film-forming polymers, an emulsion of one or more curable organopolysiloxanes, a weatherability agent having a functional group that is reactive with carboxylate functional sites and water. The topcoat displays exceptional adhesion and weatherability to pigmented stained surfaces.

Abstract: Emulsion polymerization techniques can be improved by using in the reaction, a precursor which is a cocyclic silicone which has a structure generally corresponding to the formula: where a and b have a value of 1-10; R3, R4, and R5 are alkyl groups containing 1-6 carbon atoms; and R6 is a C8 or higher alkyl group such as —(CH2)7CH3, —(CH2)11CH3, or —(CH2)15CH3. R3, R4, and R5 are preferably methyl groups. Aminosiloxanes or aminosilanes can also be included in this polymerization process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a polyorganosiloxane, that contains mono- and tetrafunctional units, by hydrolysis and condensation of mixtures of alkyl silicates and alkylsilanes and/or their hydrolyzates and compounds containing SiCl groups.

Abstract: This invention relates to a radiation curable silicone coating composition comprising an alkoxylated resin-polymer organosilicone network containing radiation curable functionality and a cationic photoinitiator. The radiation curable silicone compositions of this invention are useful as fast curing low and high release coating compositions which are especially suitable for release of pressure sensitive adhesives.

Abstract: A condensation curable coating composition comprises the following and any reaction product thereof: (A) a room temperature vulcanizable polyorganosiloxane composition; and (B) a marine foul release-enhancing proportion of at least one organic compatible silicone fluid free from silanol groups and being capable of blooming to the surface of a cured product of component A.

Abstract: Elastomeric silicones, especially elastomeric silicone polyethers, are prepared by combining and reacting (A) an ≡Si—H containing polysiloxane, (B) a mono-alkenyl polyether, (C) an active ingredient such as a vitamin, antimicrobial agent, sunburn prevention agent, astringent, or sex hormone, (D) an &agr;,&ohgr;-unsaturated hydrocarbon, (E) a platinum catalyst, and (F) an oil. The reaction of components (A)-(F) is allowed to continue, forming a crosslinked three-dimensional gelled network of the elastomeric silicone polyether containing the active ingredient and the oil. The compositions are useful in personal and health care applications, personal hygiene, and household cleaning applications.

Abstract: Melt extrudable grafts of emulsion polymerized silicone rubber and polyacrylate rubber hybrids have been found to be valuable impact modifiers for organic thermoplastic polymeric materials. Optimum impact modifier properties are achieved by employing as a source material, an emulsion polymerized silicone rubber made under semi-continuous, low shear process conditions.

Abstract: Previously cross-linked silicone elastomer particles with an organic-polymer shell are used as constituents for formulating aqueous coating compositions based on water-soluble or water-dilutable binders. The silicone elastomer particles contain: (a) 5 to 95% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the copolymer, of a nuclear polymer of general formula (R.sub.2 SiO.sub.2/2).sub.x (RSiO.sub.3/2).sub.y (SiO.sub.4/2).sub.z, in which x=5 to 99.5% by mole, y=0.5 to 95% by mole, z=0 to 30% by mole, and (b) 5 to 95% by weight, with respect to the total weight of the copolymer of a shell made of an organopolymer from mono- or poly-ethylenically unsaturated monomers; and R stands for the same or different monovalent alkyl or alkenyl radicals with 1 to 6 carbon atoms, aryl radicals or substituted hydrocarbon radicals.

Abstract: Provided by the invention is a water-base silicone composition suitable for the surface treatment of, in particular, rubber articles as the substrate to impart the surface with excellent abrasion resistance and lubricity. The composition comprises, as dissolved or dispersed in an aqueous medium: (A) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane, e.g., dimethylpolysiloxane, terminated at each molecular chain end with alkoxy or hydroxyl group and having a specified degree of polymerization; (B) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of an organotrialkoxy silane compound such as methyl triethoxy silane; (C) 1 to 10 parts by weight of an organoalkoxy silane compound containing an amido group and a carboxyl group in the molecule such as a reaction product of 3-amino-propyl triethoxy silane and maleic anhydride; (D) 1 to 10 parts by weight of an organoalkoxy silane compound having an epoxy group in the molecule such as 3-glycidoxypropyl trimethoxy silane; and (E) 0.01 to 10 parts by weight of a curing catalyst.

Abstract: This invention relates to graft copolymers containing polydiorganosiloxane and polybutylene grafts. More particularly this invention relates to a graft copolymer having a backbone and two or more polymeric side chains, the copolymer formed from the copolymerization of at least one acryloxyalkyl-functional polydiorganosiloxane macromonomer, at least one acryl-terminated, carboxyl-functional polybutylene macromonomer, and at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer which is copolymerizable with the polydiorganosiloxane and polybutylene macromonomers. This invention also relates to a method of making graft copolymers containing polydiorganosiloxane and polybutylene grafts.

Abstract: Thickening can be obtained by adding a silicone latex to the water phase of a water-in-silicone emulsion, instead of adding the silicone latex to the silicone phase of the emulsion. The latex is used in a range of about 0.1-5.0% by weight. Thick emulsions are made by (i) separately preparing a silicone phase containing a silicone polyether and a cyclic siloxane; (ii) separately preparing an aqueous phase containing water and at least one active ingredient; (iii) adding the latex to the aqueous phase; and (iv) combining and mixing the phases.

Abstract: A method of improving the release and antideposition characteristics of a hard impermeable surface. A hard impermeable surface is coated with a film of an aqueous solution. The solution is formed by combining (i) a dimer of at least two alkoxy functional silanes, (ii) an aqueous silicone emulsion of a polydiorganosiloxane, and (iii) water. The film is allowed to dry on the hard impermeable surface or the film can be wiped to dryness. The solution may also contain a water soluble hydrophilic solvent such as propylene glycol.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising a mixture of a methyl-rich silicone resin (S-1) and an acrylic resin (A-1) obtained by polymerizing at least one radical polymerizable vinyl monomer (M-1), or a reaction product obtained by reacting the silicone resin (S-1) with the radical polymerizable vinyl monomer (M-1) is suitable for coating carrier particles to form an electrophotographic carrier.

Abstract: A silicone emulsion useful as a component in hair care compositions In a first aspect of the present invention, a silicone emulsion comprises the product of a base catalyzed reaction of an aqueous emulsion of a hydroxy end-stopped polyorganosiloxane and an aminofunctional silane according to the structural formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently H, alkyl, or an aminoalkyl group according to the structural formula: ##STR2## and wherein: R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each independently (C.sub.1 -C.sub.12)alkyl or (C.sub.2 -C.sub.8)alkoxy, provided that at least two of R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are each (C.sub.2 -C.sub.8)alkoxy;R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are each H or alkyl; andR.sup.3 and R.sup.9 are each independently alkylene.

Abstract: Articles of manufacture are provided with a low surface energy, permanently non-stick, non-fouling and ice-phobic surface by a system of coating comprising applying a primary coating having a surface energy of 22-28 dynes/cm.sup.2 comprising a novel polymeric material having non-stick and hardness properties and then applying a top coating having lower surface energy of from about 18-21 dynes/cm.sup.2 comprising a siliconic polymer and interdigitating means to make the top coating permanent, the means preferably comprising a bi- or polyfunctional organic compound adapted to wet the surface of the primary coating and chemically or physically bond thereto and to couple to the siliconic polymeric substance in the top coating. The coated substrates are resistant to marking by graffiti, to adherence by marine fouling organisms, and frozen ice on the surface is easily removed.

Abstract: The combination of an aqueous silicone release emulsion selected from the group of aqueous silicone emulsions consisting of condensation curable and addition curable silicone emulsions with an aqueous polyurethane emulsion creates a mixed release emulsion that cures to a linerless release coating which is printable when applied to a substrate such as paper.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous compositions containing a mixture ofa) 50 to 95% by weight, based on the resin solids content of components a) and b), of an aqueous polyurethane/urea dispersion containing 0.5 to 6% by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethane/ureas, of alkoxysilane groups (calculated as Si, MW 28) andb) 5 to 50% by weight, based on the resin solids content of components a) and b), of a water reducible oligomer which is substantially free from isocyanate groups and has an alkoxysilane group content (calculated as Si, MW 28) of 1 to 6% by weight, based on the weight of the oligomer, and wherein the alkoxysilane groups are incorporated as the reaction product ofI) a polyisocyanate component having a minimum average functionality of 2.4 and containing at least 50% by weight of polyisocyanate adducts andII) a compound containing amino and alkoxysilane groups. The present invention also relates to coatings, sealants and adhesives prepared from these aqueous compositions.

Abstract: A method of forming a granular siloxane gel having reduced chloride content. The method comprises contacting a chlorosilicon mixture with an aqueous medium at a temperature within a range of about 50.degree. C. to 180.degree. C. to form a granular siloxane gel, and washing the granular siloxane gel with an aqueous solution comprising a surfactant having a HLB number within a range of about 1 to 28.

Abstract: A silicone emulsion composition is disclosed which comprises specific amounts of (A) a colloidal silica-silicone core/shell material comprising (a) from 80 to 5 wt % colloidal-silica cores and (b) from 20 to 95 wt % shells comprising a specific polyorganosiloxane containing ethylenically unsaturated groups, (B) a specific polyorganohydrogensiloxane, (C) a curing catalyst, (D) an emulsifying agent, and (E) water. Also disclosed is a process for producing a silicone powder which comprises bringing the silicone emulsion composition into contact with a liquid or a gas while heating the composition at a temperature of 25.degree. C. or a higher and keeping the same in a dispersed state to thereby cure the silicone in the form of a powder. The silicone emulsion composition can give an elastomer having excellent mechanical properties upon the removal of the volatile components by heating.

Abstract: Curable compositions comprising stable, water dispersible, curable polymers containing sterically hindered alkoxylated silane groups and acid groups blocked by fugitive bases at 0.1 to 75 weight percent of the total composition and water at 99.9 to 25 weight percent of the total composition are taught herein, as well as methods for the use and manufacture thereof. Additional components, such as emulsifiers, buffers and thickeners are also taught. These compositions are useful as adhesives, sealants and paints. The compositions have improved properties including solvent resistance, adhesion, hardness, abrasion resistance and mar resistance.

Abstract: A protective coating which imparts non-stick and abrasion resistant properties, as well as hydrophobic properties to an inorganic article, the coating being the composition product between hydroxyl groups on the surface of the inorganic article and a composition comprising a silane, a metal alkoxide and an acidified aqueous mixture of a lower alkanol. The silane content is at least 50% of the total sum of the silane plus the metal alkoxide. The metal alkoxide is at least 5% and preferably 10% of the total sum of the silane plus the metal alkoxide.

Abstract: A coating composition which is comprised of an emulsion of a silicone resin, typically a water-insoluble, silanol group-bearing silicone resin dispersed in water, and contains photocatalyst particles, typically titanium oxide forms a hydrophilic film having a water-drop contact angle of no more than 60.degree. when irradiated with UV-containing light. The composition eliminates the use of organic solvents and has excellent dispersion and storage stability. Films obtained by applying this coating composition to the surface of substrates have excellent weathering resistance and antifouling properties due to a self-cleaning effect arising from the photocatalytic action of the particles.

Abstract: The invention describes novel organosilicon compounds containing oligoisobutylene or polyisobutylene groups and comprising at least one unit of the formulaA.sub.a R.sub.b SiX.sub.c O.sub.4-(a+b+c)/2, (I)where R are identical or different and are each a monovalent, divalent or trivalent unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical, X are identical or different and are each a chlorine atom or a radical of the formula --OR.sup.1, where R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom or an alkyl radical which may be substituted by an ether oxygen atom, or a radical of the formula--R.sup.2 ([OCH(CH.sub.3)CH.sub.2 ].sub.e [OCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 ].sub.f [O(CH.sub.2).sub.4 ].sub.g OR.sup.3).sub.y (II)where R.sup.2 is a divalent or trivalent, unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon radical which is substituted by one or more groups of the formulae--(C.dbd.O)--O--, --(C.dbd.O)--NR.sup.3 --, --NR.sup.3 --, --O--, --S--,R.sup.3 is a hydrogen atom or R.sup.1 or a radical of the formula--(C.dbd.O)--R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymeric coating composition for application onto glass substrates for anti-reflective properties. The coating is provided via chemical grafting that involves the use of monomers and/or prepolymers, catalyst, and graft initiator and when applied onto the surface of the glass substrate forms a polymeric film chemically bonded to the glass with excellent adhesion. This coating can reduce the reflectance of the coated glass surface to as close to zero as possible, thus maximizing transmittance and providing resistance to abrasion, water/chemical attack, and UV degradation.

Abstract: A cosmetic composition comprising an aqueous emulsion of organopolysiloxanes selected from the group consisting of silicone oils, gums, resins and mixtures therein which is prepared in a single kneading step which is sufficient to produce an emulsion having a particle size of 0.1 to 5 micrometers is provided.

Abstract: A composition of the present invention comprises organosiloxane partial hydrolyzate represented by a formula R.sub.2.sup.a SiO.sub.b (OR.sup.1).sub.c (OH).sub.d and having a weight-average molecular weight of 600-5,000 in polystylene conversion, (B) colloidal silica, (C) emulsifying agent and (D) water. Its manufacturing method comprises, for example, a step of mixing the mixed (A), (B) and (D) constituents with the (C) constituent, whereby the composition of silicone emulsion coating material which is stable as an emulsion for a long term and capable of being hardened at low temperatures and as heated and forming a hardened film excellent in the weatherability, durability and so on, as well as its manufacturing method can be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to organosilanes and organopolysiloxanes which contain 2-oxazolidinone groups, where the oxazolidinone group is linked by the ring carbon atom C-4 or C-5 via a spacer to the silane or siloxane and the spacer is connected via a hydrolysis-stable Si--C bond to the silane or siloxane, their use as surface-active substances and also their use for preparing organosilanes and organopolysiloxanes containing amino or carbamido groups.

Abstract: A suspension for the solvent-free production of silicone resin-bonded papers based on sheet silicates, which consists of:(a) 100 parts by weight of a sheet silicate,(b) 100 to 10,000 parts by weight of water,(c) 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of at least one silane of formula (I):(R'O).sub.a SiR.sub.4-a (I)in which R denotes substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radicals having 1 to 20 carbon atoms and R' denotes C.sub.1-10 -alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl or hydrogen and a assumes a value from 1 to 3, and/or the partial hydrolysis product thereof,(d) 1 to 50 parts by weight of a pulverulent silicone resin of formula (II):(R'O).sub.b SiR.sub.C O.sub.(4-b-c)/2 (II)in which R and R.sup.1 have the abovementioned meaning and b assumes a value from 0 to 0.5 and c a value from 0.7 to 1.3, with the proviso that at least 5 parts by weight of the silicone resin of formula (II) are used per part by weight of the compound of formula (I),(e) 0.

Abstract: The invention relates to colorant compositions consisting essentially of one or more cholesteric liquid-crystalline polymers and at least one colorant which absorbs light in the visible wavelength range. Suitable colorants are organic or inorganic pigments or dyes. Coatings comprising such colorant compositions feature color effects which are dependent on the viewing angle and which cannot be obtained by means of absorption pigments alone or by means of cLCP effect coatings.

Abstract: A surfactant composition useful for imparting durability and wettability to a substrate includes first and second surfactants in combination. The first surfactant includes a compound selected from ethoxylated hydrogenated fatty oils, monosaccharides, monosaccharide derivatives, polysaccharides, polysaccharide derivatives, and combinations thereof. The second surfactant includes an organosilicon compound. The surfactant composition can be applied as an aqueous emulsion to a substrate such as a nonwoven web, to provide enhanced wettability after repeated washing cycles.

Abstract: A method of preparing an aqueous suspension of organosilanized colloidal silica particles is disclosed. Such particles are used in a variety of applications including density gradient separation media, anti-abrasion coatings and toner materials. The disclosed process is environmentally safe and produces a product that is aqueous and non-toxic to most biological cells.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a paint film embodying a new parameter representing the resistance to raindrop fouling and having very satisfactory fouling resistance, particularly resistance to raindrop fouling, even ultra-low foulability, as well as high water resistance, acid resistance, alkali resistance, and crack resistance; a coating composition capable of providing said paint film; a method for forming a satisfactory paint film using said coating composition; and an article coated with said paint film. A coating composition comprising (I) a tetramethoxysilane partial hydrolyzed condensate and at least one member selected from (A) a film-forming resin and (B) an inorganic binder containing alkoxysilyl as a reactive curing group and having a water dynamic reverse tension (Tr) of not less than 55 dyn/cm; and an antifouling paint film containing the coating composition is provided.

Abstract: An aqueous emulsion which crosslinks by a Michael addition reaction, yielding a crosslinked silicon modified organic composition upon removal of water has been prepared. The aqueous emulsion comprises the product formed by mixing a polymer containing at least two Michael acceptor groups per polymer molecule, water, a surfactant and an effective amount of a crosslinker containing sufficient reactive hydrogens of a Michael donor per crosslinker molecule or a precursor thereto. In order to obtain a crosslinked silicon modified organic composition upon the removal of water, the polymer or the crosslinker must contain at least one silicon atom. The invention also describes a method for making these emulsions.

Abstract: Finishing agents comprise the combination of an alkoxysilane surface active agent, a silanol condensing catalyst, and a nonaqueous liquid or solid medium, or the combination of an alkoxysilane surface active agent, an acid catalyst and a liquid or solid medium. In the latter embodiment, it is preferred that at least one of the alkoxysilane surface active agent and the acid catalyst be microencapsuled. The finishing agent permits formation of chemically adsorbed protecting films. Such protecting films are used for substrates of such equipments as electronics products, electric domestic products, automobiles, industrial equipments, mirrors, lenses for glasses and the like. The protecting films have a durability and heat, weather and abrasion resistance, and also water and oil repellent properties.

Abstract: A material system and method for imparting non-stick and non-wetting properties to an inorganic article having hydroxyl groups on its surface, the system comprising a silane having the formula R.sub.n SiX.sub.4-n, wherein n is 1-2 and X is a hydrolyzable group, a colloidal metal oxide sol, and an acidified aqueous mixture with a lower alkanol.

Abstract: A crosslinked polysiloxane dispersion comprising a product of a siloxane polymer or polymer mixture having a viscosity of greater than 5000 mPa.s but less than 500,000 mpa.s, and at least one self catalyzing crosslinker, a surfactant, and water.

Abstract: A free-radical curable polish composition is described. The composition can be applied and cured as an ultra thin film on finished surfaces to provide enhanced chemical and mar resistance. The composition comprises an aqueous emulsion including an olefin-functional polymer or an olefin-functional prepolymer, and a silicone or silicone copolymer preferably with photoinitiators for UV and EB cure. The polish/emulsion can be applied, for example, to wet the surface of nitrocellulose lacquer wood finishes. The polish wet surface is first wiped to remove excess polish and thereafter exposed to UV radiation to provide a thin, polymerized protective film.

Abstract: A high voltage electrical insulator formed from a curable liquid silicone rubber composition, and subsequently cured, a composition consisting essentially of(A) 100 weight parts of a fluid mixture of polyorganosiloxane comprising(a) at least 5 weight percent of a polyorganosiloxane resin comprising repeating units selected from the group consisting of SiO.sub.4/2 and RSiO.sub.3/2, where R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group, and(b) polydiorganosiloxane having a viscosity in the range from about 100 mPa.multidot.s to 100,000 mPa.multidot.s, that contains at least 2 silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule,(B) 1 to 100 weight parts microparticulate silica,(C) polyorganohydrogensiloxane that contains at least 2 silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule, in a quantity that provides a value from 0.

Abstract: A coating composition particularly useful as a clear coating used over a pigmented base coat that has improved resistance to marring and to acid etching when exposed to natural weathering conditions containing 40-70% by weight of film forming binder and 30-60% by weight of a volatile liquid carrier for the binder; wherein the binder containsa.

Abstract: An oil-in-water aqueous organopolysiloxane emulsion suitable as an adjuvant, in particular, in a toiletry preparation such as a hair-care treatment preparation is disclosed by using a unique emulsification system including a quaternary ammonium chloride as a cationic surface active agent, in order to provide a solution for the problem of a dilemma between the use of a C.sub.16 or lower-alkyl quaternary ammonium salt having high emulsification power but exhibiting irritativeness to the human body and the use of a higher-alkyl quaternary ammonium salt having lower emulsification power but exhibiting no irritativeness.

Abstract: A composition contains (A) a silicone component which is an aqueous oil-in-water microemulsion containing a polysiloxane stabilized in the microemulsion by a cationic surfactant, and (B) a inorganic salt or an organic salt. The polysiloxane in the cationic microemulsion has a particle diameter of less than about 100 nanometer, preferably less than about 40 nanometer. The polysiloxane is a polydimethylsiloxane or an amine functional polysiloxane, preferably prepared by emulsion polymerization. The composition preferably contains at least about twenty percent by weight of the salt.

Abstract: A highly productive process for preparing cured silicone powder having a uniform particle size, in which a platinum-alkenylsilozane complex catalyst is added to a water-based dispersion of a silicone composition. The silicone composition is (i) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded alkenyl groups in each molecule, and (ii) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms in each molecule. The catalyst is added and dispersed in the form of liquid particles with an average particle size in volumetric particle size distribution in water of no more than one micron.

Abstract: An aqueous silane composition for increasing the resistance to penetration by aqueous media of an absorbent substrate. The composition includes about 1.7 wt. % of an emulsion of an amino functional silicone having an amine content of about 70 mg KOH/gm; up to about 80 wt. % of a hydrolyzable silane; up to about 5 wt. % of an amino functional silane; and the balance water. The resulting composition is hydrolytically stable for a long period without requiring a separate buffering compound while, at the same time, may be prepared in much higher concentrations to reduce packaging and shipping costs.