Abstract: Polyorganosiloxane mixtures are obtainable by reacting linear polysiloxanes containing Si—H-bonds with linear dihydroxypolysiloxanes and amino-functional silanes. The reaction is carried out in such a way that the resultant product mixture still contains Si—H— bonds and leads to crosslinked structures. The polysiloxane mixtures obtained are useful for hydrophobicizing fiber materials, especially nonwovens.

Abstract: A primer composition for metal surfaces is described. The primer composition has a coupling-agent and a cross-linking agent and may be used for epoxy-based paints in the absence of a phosphate coating and a chromic acid rinse.

Abstract: An organopolysiloxane composition which comprises: a) organopolysiloxane I of the general formula: A(Si(R1)2O)a(SiR1O)bSi(R1)2A R2(NH2CH2CH2)cNHR3; b) organopolysiloxane II of the general formula: (AB)nA  where A is a polysiloxane unit of the general formula: (X(CaH2aO)bR2(Si(R1)2OcR2(OCaH2a)bX)  and B is a polyalkyleneoxide unit of the general formula (YO(CaH2aO)dY); c) organopolysiloxane III of the general formula: A(Si(R1)2O)x(Si(R1)(E)O)y(Si(R1)(G)O)zSi(R1)2A  G is —(R2)bO(C2H4O)c(C3H6O)dR3 group; and d) organopolysiloxane IV of the general formula: A(Si(R1)2O)x(Si(R1)(G)ySi(R1)2A  where G is —(R2)bO(C2H4O)c(C3H6O)dR3 group.

Abstract: The invention provides functionalized copolymers in the form of their aqueous dispersions or water-redispersible powders, based on a) one or more monomers from the group consisting of vinyl esters of unbranched or branched alkylcarboxylic acids having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, methacrylic esters and acrylic esters of alcohols having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, vinyl aromatics, olefins, dienes, and vinyl halides, b) from 0.05 to 5.0% by weight of one or more hydrolyzable silane monomers from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated, hydrolyzable silicon compounds and hydrolyzable silicon compounds from the group consisting of epoxysilanes, aminosilanes, and mercaptosilanes, c) from 0.05 to 5.0% by weight of one or more monomers from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated epoxide compounds, d) from 0 to 2.

Abstract: An aqueous silane composition for increasing the resistance to penetration by aqueous media of an absorbent substrate is disclosed. The compositions are made from effective amounts of ingredients that initially include: a hydrolyzable silane; a low molecular weight silicone; an amino-functional silicone; an amino-functional silane; and the balance of water. The aqueous silane compositions are characterized by increased shelf-life, increased depth of penetration; and the ability to be made in high concentrations that facilitate lower shipping costs, while at the same time, being dilutable for application to masonry.

Abstract: Silicone liquid crystals, silicone vesicles, and silicone gels are formed by combining (i) an amine functional silicone or an organic amine compound, (ii) an organic epoxide containing at least two epoxy groups or an epoxy functional silicone containing at least two epoxy groups, and (iii) a fluid such as water, a silicone fluid other than a silicone used in (i) and (ii), and a polar organic compound or nonpolar organic compound other than organic compounds used in (i) and (ii) in which the polar and nonpolar organic compound are present at a concentration to provide a level of solids less than 40 percent by weight based on the weight of (i)-(iii). These silicone liquid crystals, silicone vesicles, and silicone gels are useful in personal care for preparing various skin, hair, and underarm products.

Abstract: The reaction product obtained by cohydrolysis and condensation of (A) a fluorinated alkyl-bearing alkoxysilane, (B) an amino-bearing alkoxysilane, and (C) an alkoxysilyl-bearing polyorganosiloxane is dissolved in water to provide a water-soluble, water/oil repellent treating composition. This water/oil repellent treating composition has improved water solubility and shelf stability, has no detrimental effects on the environment because of the aqueous system, and imparts fully durable water repellency and satisfactory softness and hand to textiles.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions of amine functionalized organopolysiloxane particles useful in personal care applications and methods for making are described. Useful compositions can be made by contacting at elevated temperatures, aqueous emulsions of organopolysiloxane particles having a volume average particle diameter in a range between about 300 nanometers and about 1 micron with an amine functionalized organosilicon source material, such as an aminoorganopolyalkoxysilane or an aminoorganopoly(diorganosiloxane) fluid.

Abstract: An aqueous treatment agent for wiping paper is capable of rendering tissue paper, toilet paper, and other types of wiping paper dry to the touch, highly smooth, nonsticky, and extremely soft while suppressing the slippery or wet feel thereof. The aqueous treatment agent comprises a water dispersion of a silicone rubber powder with an average particle diameter of 0.1 to 500 micrometers, a silicone oil, a surfactant, and water.

Abstract: The invention concerns a silicon dispersion hardenable by cross-linking and useable particularly as putty, paint or film coating. The dispersion according to the instant invention contains hydroxylated condensable constituents and is free from hydrolyzable substituents capable of being transformed into volatile organic compounds, is free from volatile organic compounds and polyvinil alcohol, and contains an &agr;,&ohgr;-diOH polyorganosiloxane (A), an adherence promoter (B) with NH2 functions and OH functions, and, optionally, a catalyst (C), a surfactant (D), a cross-linking agent (E), fillers (F), a dispersing agent (G), a plasticizer (H), an antifungal agent (I), an antifoaming agent (J), a stabilizer (K) or a base (L). The invention is useful for putty or film coatings prepared with this dispersion.

Abstract: A reshapable hair styling composition comprising at least one silicon-containing polycondensate chosen from polyurethanes, polyureas, and polyurethane-ureas, such as a polycondensate that is functionalized with at least one hydrolyzed or hydrolyzable silyl group, wherein said composition provides a reshapable effect.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stable aqueous cream consisting of the following components: (A), which is selected from (A1) C1-C20-alkyl-C2-C6-alkoxysilanes and (A2) organopolysiloxane containing alkoxy groups; (C) an emulsifier; and (D) an organic solvent. The stable aqueous cream is suitable for the hydrophobic impregnation or priming of mineral building materials.

Abstract: An object is to remarkably improve the water resistance and weather resistance of the cured coating film in the aqueous curable resin composition. An aqueous dispersion is used as a main agent which contains, as essential components, gel-like resin dispersed particles having a functional group selected from a salt of a tertiary amino group or a salt of an acid group and an aqueous medium, and a compound having both an epoxy group and a hydrolyzable silyl group is used as a curing agent.

Abstract: The amino-aldehyde-phosphate resins and copolymers are produced by reacting an amino compound, an aldehyde and a phosphorus oxyacid. These components may be reacted at ambient or elevated temperature or at ambient, elevated or reduced pressure, They may be produced in the form of water based pre-polymer, a clear resin or as granules or powder. These resins are flame retardant and may be added to or applied on to flammable organic materials to make them flame retardant. The amino-aldehyde-phosphate resins and copolymers may be utilized as coating agent, as an adhesive, films, laminates and as flame retardant compounds.

Abstract: A lubricating coating compound used for forming a thermosetting synthetic resin lubricating film, wherein a resin composition composed of an epoxy resin, a curing agent, a reactive silicone oil with an epoxy group, and a triazinethiol is dissolved in an organic solvent, wherein if the sum of the epoxy resin and the curing agent is set to 100 parts by weight, the sum of the reactive silicone oil with an epoxy group and the triazinethiol is 2 to 30 parts by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polyurethane dispersions wherein the polyurethanes contain terminal hydrazide groups and correspond to the formula wherein the terminal, modified hydrazide groups are present in an amount of 1 to 25% by weight [calculated as C(O)—NH—NH—C(O), MW 84], based on the weight of the polyurethanes, and wherein X represents OR′ or NHR′, R represents the residue obtained by removing the isocyanate groups from an NCO prepolymer, R′ represents a group which is inert to Isocyanate groups under the conditions used to form the polyurethane of in formula I, R″ represents a divalent, linear or branched aliphatic group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, provided that there are at least two carbons between the oxygen atoms, wherein the aliphatic group may optionally be substituted by heteroatoms to form ether or ester groups, m is 0 or 1 and n is 2 to 4.

Abstract: Shear stable aqueous emulsion of amino modified siloxanes may be made by the addition of a mono acid to the emulsion. These compositions may include acids such as (a) hydroxy carboxylic acids; (b) amino dicarboxylic acids; (c) amic acids; (d) monoesters of dicarboxylic acids; (e) monoesters of di-inorganic acids; and (f) diesters of tri-inorganic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to two-component coating compositions containing a) a polyisocyanate component, b) an isocyanate-reactive component and c) 0.1 to 20 wt. %, based on the weight of components a) and b), of a compound containing alkoxysilane groups and urea groups corresponding to the formula wherein X represents identical or different organic groups which are inert to isocyanate groups below 100° C., provided that at least one of these groups is an alkoxy group, Y represents a linear or branched alkylene group containing 1 to 8 carbon atoms, R represents the residue obtained by removing the isocyanate groups from a monoisocyanate or a polyisocyanate, R1 and R2 are identical or different and represent organic groups which are inert to isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100° C. or less, R3 and R4 are identical or different and represent hydrogen or organic groups which are inert to isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100° C.

Abstract: Secondary amine-functional silanes comprising at least one ester group and at least one amide group are disclosed. The secondary amine-functional silanes are preparable from relatively inexpensive, commercially available raw ingredients, are stable at room temperature and are reactive toward electrophiles. Also disclosed are silane-terminated polymers, silane-terminated polyurethane dispersions, and moisture-cured polymers derived therefrom.

Abstract: A synthetic fiber treatment agent composition capable of providing synthetic fibers, particularly synthetic fiber padding, with a better hand, smoothness, repulsion, and the like. The composition comprises an amino group-containing polyorganosiloxane with a high amino group content and specific terminal groups, and an amino group-containing polydiorganosiloxane with a low amino group content or a polydiorganosiloxane with no amino groups.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous polyurethane dispersions wherein the polyurethanes contain terminal hydrazide groups and correspond to the formula 1

Abstract: A polyester fiber treatment composition is capable of imparting good handle to polyester fiber, particularly polyester fiber wadding, padding, or fill, and consists of a water-based emulsion containing (A) an aminofunctional organopolysiloxane endblocked by alkoxy groups at its molecular chain terminals, (B) an aminofunctional organopolysiloxane endblocked by silanol groups at its molecular chain terminals, (C) a nonionic surfactant, and (D) water.

Abstract: An aqueous polymer dispersion, wherein the dispersion contains from 0.0001 to 1 mol of a hydrolyzable silicon group and from 0.0001 to 1 mol of a urea or thiourea group, based, in each case, on 100 g of the polymer present in the dispersion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds containing modified hydrazide groups and corresponding to formula I wherein R represents the residue obtained by removing the isocyanate groups from a monomeric polyisocyanate, a polyisocyanate adduct or an NCO prepolymer, X represents OR′ or NHR′ and R′ represents a group which is inert to isocyanate groups under the conditions used to form the compound of formula I, R″ represents a divalent, linear or branched aliphatic group containing 2 to 10 carbon atoms, provided that there are at least two carbons between the oxygen atoms wherein the aliphatic group may optionally be substituted by heteroatoms to form ether or ester groups, and n is 2 to 6.

Abstract: The invention provides functionalized copolymers in the form of their aqueous dispersions or water-redispersible powders, based on

Abstract: A composition for rendering surfaces water repellent is formed by combining water or a solvent; a methylhydrogensiloxane polymer or copolymer; an alkoxysilane having the formula RaSi(OR′)4-a in which R represents an alkyl group containing 1-10 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group containing 2-8 carbon atoms, an aryl group, or an haloalkyl group, a has a value of 1 or 2, and R′ represents an alkyl group containing 1-6 carbon atoms; and a silicone resin. The composition can also contain other components such as a volatile methyl siloxane, a cationic oil-in-water emulsion of an aminofunctional polydimethylsiloxane, a surfactant, a catalyst, a beading agent, an organic wax, a preservative, an antifoam, a mildewcide, an UV absorber/UV light stabilizer, or a freeze-thaw additive.

Abstract: Coatings are provided with very low surface energies provided by fluorine and/or silicone moieties. Aqueous dispersions of externally chain extended polyurethane compositions terminated by hydrolyzable and/or hydrolyzed silyl groups and containing dispersing or emulsifying groups, particularly carboxyl groups are provided. Also polyurethane dispersions which are substantially organic solvent free which cure to water and solvent resistant, tough, scratch resistant, preferably light stable polyurethane films are provided. Such films are useful as anti-fouling marine coatings. The compound RfR′fCFCOOCH2C(R)(CH2OH)2 is provided.

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.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions contain the components (A) organosilicon compounds which are selected from (A1) C1-C20-hydrocarbon-C1-C6-alkoxysilanes and (A2) branched organopolysiloxanes containing C1-C6-alkoxy groups, (B) organosilicon compounds which are selected from (B1) C1-C6-alkoxysilanes containing aminoalkyl groups and (B2) branched organosiloxanes containing aminoalkyl groups and (C) an emulsifier. The aqueous emulsions are suitable for imparting water repellency to porous mineral building materials and building coatings and to wood. .

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel modified organopolysiloxane compound characteristically having carboxylalk(en)ylcarbonyl groups substituting for the hydrogen atoms on the N atoms in an aminoalkyl group-containing organopolysiloxane as introduced by the reaction of a dicarboxylic acid anhydride such as maleic anhydride and succinic anhydride with an aminoalkyl group-containing organopolysiloxane. This modified organopolysiloxane compound serves as a principal ingredient in an aqueous emulsion composition for a finishing treatment of various fabric material to impart excellent touch feeling of softness to the fabric material with little problem of yellowing of the fabric material unavoidable with conventional aminoalkyl group-containing organopolysiloxane compounds. The inventive modified organopolysiloxane compound in the form of an aqueous emulsion is also useful for a waterproofing treatment of paperboards for plasterboards to serve as a covering sheet on the core board of hydrated gypsum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition, which forms an anti-contamination coat having hydrophilicity on the surface, soil-release effect and excellent stain resistance to oil, and which is also suitable for outside wall coating of buildings, having excellent interlaminar adhesion when multiple coating is performed. A conventional anti-contamination coating was insufficient in stainproofing performance immediately after formation of the coat, and there was no coating which is superior in stain resistance to oil and interlaminar adhesion.

Abstract: The invention proposed is an aqueous emulsion comprising the components (A) organosilicone compositions selected from (A1) C1-C20-alkyl-C2-C6-alkoxysilanes and (A2) organopolysiloxane containing alkoxy groups, (B) organopolysiloxane containing, one or more siloxane units having SiC-bonded radicals containing basic nitrogen, with the proviso that the amine number of the organopolysiloxane is at least 0.01, and (C) an emulsifier. The said emulsions are used for making porous mineral building materials hydrophobic.

Abstract: A lubricating coating compound used for forming a thermosetting synthetic resin lubricating film, wherein a resin composition composed of an epoxy resin, a curing agent, a reactive silicone oil with an epoxy group, and a triazinethiol is dissolved in an organic solvent, wherein if the sum of the epoxy resin and the curing agent is set to 100 parts by weight, the sum of the reactive silicone oil with an epoxy group and the triazinethiol is 2 to 30 parts by weight.

Abstract: A curable coating composition is described comprising a carbamate functional material, a crosslinking agent and a hydroxyl functional polysiloxane component. Coatings prepared with this coating composition can be cured and coated with additional coating(s), providing good intercoat adhesion to the subsequent coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides an aqueous alcoholic fluoroalkyl functional group containing organopolysiloxane composition, which includes organopolysiloxanes of formula I: RO{Si(A)(CH3)z(OR)1−zO}a{Si(B)(R2)y(OR)1−yO}b{Si(C)(CH3)O}c{Si(D)(OR)O}dR.(HX)e  (I) wherein A, B, C, D, R, R2, X, z, y, a, b, c, d and e are defined in the claims. The present invention also provides methods for making the fluoroalkyl functional group containing organopolysiloxane composition as well as methods of using same.

Abstract: Aqueous emulsions of amine functionalized organopolysiloxane particles useful in personal care applications and methods for making are described. Useful compositions can be made by contacting at elevated temperatures, aqueous emulsions of organopolysiloxane particles having a volume average particle diameter in a range between about 300 nanometers and about 1 micron with an amine functionalized organosilicon source material, such as an aminoorganopolyalkoxysilane or an aminoorganopoly(diorganosiloxane) fluid.

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: Water-soluble, i.e. easily dispersible, amino-functional polyorganosiloxanes obtained by radical polymerization of vinyl compounds containing amino or ammonium groups onto polyorganosiloxanes which contain at least one mercapto group. They are suitable as textile finishing aids, surfactants and emulsifiers.

Abstract: There is disclosed a silicone water-based emulsion composition suitable for treating fibers to provide a non-yellowing and adherent coating thereupon, said composition comprising: (A) an organopolysiloxane having at least 2 silicon-bonded groups selected from hydroxyl or alkoxy groups in each molecule; (B) a microparticulate silica; (C) a curing catalyst; and (D) a silatrane derivative.

Abstract: Novel organopolysiloxane compositions comprising (A) organopolysiloxanes which contain at least one SiC-bonded organic radical containing basic nitrogen, where the basic nitrogen is optionally present in part as a salt of a water-soluble organic acid, water-soluble inorganic acid, or water-insoluble organic acid, (B) anionic, cationic, nonionic or amphoteric surfactants, which are in soluble or soluble in (A) (C) substituted or unsubstituted diacrylates and/or oligoacrylates, and optionally, (C′) substituted or unsubstituted acrylates, and (D) water are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to moisture-curable compositions containing a mixture of a) a polyisocyanate and b) a polyacrylate resin which has an alkoxysilane group content (calculated as Si, MW 28) of 0.2 to 4.5% by weight, based on the weight of the polyacrylate resin, and contains less than 0.2% by weight of hydroxy groups, based on the weight of the polyacrylate resin, wherein components a) and b) are present in amounts sufficient to provide an equivalent ratio of isocyanate groups to alkoxy groups, which are bound to Si, of 1.0:0.05 to 1.0:2.5. The present invention also relates to coatings, sealants and adhesives prepared from these compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a urethane-based composition of value in surface coating applications, including treatment of glass or textiles, in adhesives and in the manufacture of a stabilized latex. The composition comprises a polyfunctional liquid urethane-containing adduct wherein said adduct contains as a first functional group at least one isocyanate moiety per molecule, and a second functional group per molecule which is not an isocyanate moiety and which is not reactive towards isocyanate functionality. The second functional group can comprise ester, nitrile, halogen, halocarbon, siloxyl, silyl, alkyne or alkene, or combinations of two or more thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds containing modified hydrazide groups and corresponding to formula I ##STR1## wherein R represents the residue obtained by removing the isocyanate groups from a monomeric polyisocyanate, a polyisocyanate adduct or an NCO prepolymer,X represents OR' or NHR' andR' represents a group which is inert to isocyanate groups under the conditions used to form the compound of formula I andn has a value of 2 to 6.The present invention also relates to one-component, thermoset coating compositions containing the compounds of formula I and a cross-linking component that is reactive with these compounds. Finally, the present invention relates coatings, sealants and adhesives prepared from these thermoset compositions.

Abstract: A process for making a textile softening composition having a viscosity of up to about 100 cps, involving the steps of: (a) forming a primary mixture by combining, with agitation: (i) acetic acid; (ii) an alkoxylated alcohol; and (iii) water; and (b) adding to the primary mixture, with agitation, the following components: (iv) a first portion of a polyorganosiloxane having at least one pendant sterically hindered 2.degree. amine functionality; (v) a first portion of a base component; (vi) a second portion of the polyorganosiloxane; and (vii) a second portion of the base component.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel curable silicone-based aqueous emulsion composition suitable as a surface-coating composition for an air bag base cloth and capable of exhibiting excellent adhesion to the substrate cloth and imparting the surface-coated cloth with excellent flexibility and flame retardancy. The aqueous silicone emulsion composition is a uniform blend which comprises:(A) 100 parts by weight of an aqueous base emulsion of an organopolysiloxane consisting of(A1) from 10 to 70% by weight of an organopolysiloxane having at least two hydroxyl groups bonded to the silicon atoms in a molecule, in which from 0.01 to 10% by moles of the monovalent hydrocarbon groups are alkenyl groups,(A2) from 0.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous solutions or dispersions of compounds, which contain 0.5 to 6% by weight of alkoxysilane and/or silanol groups (calculated as Si, MW 28), based on the weight of the compounds containing alkoxysilane groups, and are substantially free from isocyanate groups and chemically incorporated hydrophilic groups, wherein the alkoxysilane groups are initially incorporated by the reaction of a polyisocyanate with an amino compound corresponding to formula I ##STR1## wherein X represents identical or different organic groups which are inert to isocyanate groups below 100.degree. C., provided that at least one of these groups is an alkoxy group,Y represents a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms andR.sub.1 represents an organic group which is inert to isocyanate groups at a temperature of 100.degree. C. or less.The present invention also relates to coating, adhesive or sealing compositions containing these aqueous compounds as the binder.

Abstract: An organic silicon compound is obtained by hydrolyzing (A) a hydrolyzable silane containing an alkoxy or acyloxy group and a nitrogenous organic group: and (B) a hydrolyzable silane containing an alkoxy or acyloxy group. The hydrolyzate or organic licon compound is available as an aqueous solution which is ready for use as a binder composition. An aqueous coating composition comprising the binder composition and optionally, a UV screen compound is also provided. The binder composition and the coating composition are shelf stable and impart water resistance, heat resistance and weatherability.

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 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.