Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the synthesis of an A-ring synthon phosphine oxide used in the preparation of 19-nor vitamin D compounds, and to novel synthetic intermediates formed during the synthesis. The new method prepares the phosphine oxide from (D)-glucose.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of an alkoxysilyl siloxane substituted with at least one epoxy, vinyl ether, 1-propenyl ether, acrylate or methacrylate group comprises selectively reacting a hydrosilane compound with a compound containing a vinyl or allyl group and a epoxy, vinyl ether, 1-propenyl ether, acrylate or methacrylate group, or a compound containing at least one vinyl or allyl group and at least one dialkoxysilyl or trialkoxysilyl group, to form at least one monohydrosiloxane. The monohydrosiloxane is further reacted to form an ambifunctional alkoxysilyl siloxane.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oxazolidine compound represented by the following formula (1). [R1 represents a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; R2 and R3 independently represent a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms, or R2 and R3 combine to form an alicyclic ring or an aromatic ring; R4 and R5 independently represent a methyl group or an ethyl group; R6 represents a single bond or —(R7—NHCOO—R8—OCONH)p—, R7 and R8 independently represent a divalent organic group, and p represents an integer of 1 to 15; m represents 2 or 3; n represents an integer of 1 to 3]. A curable resin composition using the oxazolidine compound as a latent curing agent have excellent curability and excellent storage stability, in particular, excellent storage stability in a state where the resin composition contains only the curable ingredient(s) and the latent curing agent.

Abstract: Described are polysiloxane compositions that are obtainable in 2 steps. The first step comprises reacting a linear organopolysiloxane which contains Si—H bonds with a compound that has a terminal C═C double bond and a polyoxyalkylene chain. This reaction is carried out in such a way that Si—H bonds are still present in the resultant product. The second step comprises adding a base or water and an acid to the resultant product. The hydrophilic properties of the resultant polysiloxane compositions can be influenced in a specific manner. The compositions are useful for treating fiber materials, especially textile fabrics. The effects obtained are notable for good durability. Further groups may be incorporated into the polysiloxanes to open up further applications.

Abstract: A membrane or matrix for controlling the permeation rate of a drug, where the membrane or matrix includes a siloxane-based elastomer composition which contains at least one elastomer and optionally a non-crosslinked polymer. The elastomer composition includes poly(alkylene oxide) groups, and the poly(alkylene oxide) groups are present as blocks in a chain of the elastomer or the polymer, or as blocks and alkoxy-terminated grafts of polysiloxane units, the blocks or blocks and grafts being linked to the polysiloxane units by silicon-carbon bonds, with at least three blocks being present in the elastomer or polymer chain. Methods for the preparation of the elastomer composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: A modified silicone compound having a branch polymer comprising a hydrophilic group, this compound being synthesized by performing an addition reaction between an organohydrogenpolysiloxane, and at least one compound chosen from an alkenylated polyoxyalkenylated compound, an alkenylated glycerine compound and an alkenylated sugar in the presence of a platinum catalyst or rhodium catalyst, and a cosmetic material containing this modified silicone compound.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an elastomer composition produced by crosslinking a high molecular weight ≡Si—H containing polysiloxane and a diene, diyne or ene-yne compound in the presence of a diluent. The elastomer composition is suitable for use in forming personal care compositions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the synthesis of an A-ring synthon phosphine oxide used in the preparation of 19-nor vitamin D compounds, and to novel synthetic intermediates formed during the synthesis. The new method prepares the phosphine oxide from (D)-glucose.

Abstract: Branched organosiloxane (co)polymers comprising the structural elements of the formula Y[—CnH2n—(R2SiO)m—Ap—R2Si—G]x  (I) where Y is a tri- to decavalent, optionally heteroatom-containing hydrocarbon radical, R is a monovalent, optionally halogenated hydrocarbon radical, A is a radical of the formula —R2Si—R2—(R2SiO)m—, in which R2 is a divalent hydrocarbon radical, G is a monovalent radical of the formula —CfH2f−2—Z or a divalent radical of the formula —CnH2n— bonded to a further radical Y, Z is a monovalent hydrocarbon radical which is free from terminal aliphatic carbon-carbon multiple bonds, and is inert toward SiH groups in hydrosilylation reactions, x is an integer from 3 to 10, f is an integer from 2 to 12, k is 0 or 1, n is an integer from 2 to 12, m is an integer which is at least 1, and p is 0 or a positive integer, with the proviso that the branched organosiloxane (co)polymers contain on

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dimethicone copolyol phosphate ester compounds bearing a fluoro group attached through a hydrophobic ester linkage to silicon. This invention also relates a series of such products having differing amounts of water-soluble groups, silicone soluble groups and fatty soluble groups. By careful selection of the compounds so constructed, very efficient mild conditioning agents may be achieved.

Abstract: This invention relates to a silicone polymer that is insoluble in organic solvents due to its three dimensional crosslinked structure which swells up relative to fluorosilicone oils. The silicone polymer is a crosslinked product of an SiH containing fluorosilicone and an unsaturated polyoxyalkylene. This invention also relates to a paste-like composition formed by making the silicone compounds swell up in silicone oil and a cosmetic material.

Abstract: A hair growing agent composition containing a pharmaceutically active component, solvent and the additive shown by the following formula (I) or (II) wherein, R1 is an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1 to 30, an aryl group or a group shown by the formula (R2)3SiO— or —YO(C2H4O)a(C3H6O)bR3; at least one R1s is an alkyl group having a carbon number of 6 to 30 or a group shown by the formula —YO(C2H4O)a(C3H6O)bR3; R2 is an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1 to 5 or an aryl group; R3 is a hydrogen, an alkyl group having a carbon number of 1 to 6 or an acetoxy group; Y is a divalent organic group bound to an adjacent silicon atom through a carbon-silicon bond and to a polyoxyalkylene block through an oxygen atom; R4is an alkyl group having a carbon number of 6 to 30 or a group shown by the formula —YO(C2H4O)a(C3H6O)bR3; m is 1 to 50: and a and b are 0 to 50 respectively and satisfy the relationship a+b≧2.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel siloxane block copolymers of the general average formula having linked, different siloxane blocks and their use as surface-active agents, in particular as additives in the preparation of polyurethane foams.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dimethicone copolyol ester compounds bearing a fluoro group attached through a hydrophobic ester linkage to silicon. This invention also relates a series of such products having differing amounts of water-soluble groups, silicone soluble groups and fatty soluble groups. By careful selection of the compounds so constructed, very efficient mild conditioning agents may be achieved.

Abstract: Silicon compounds having a low viscosity and a low threshold voltage and improved mutual solubility, a liquid crystal composition comprising the same and a liquid crystal display using the liquid crystal composition. The silicon compound is represented by formula (1): wherein Y1 is, for example, alkylene having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, Y2 is, for example, hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —C≡C—CN, or alkyl having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; A1, A2, A3, and A4 each are, for example, independently 1,4-cyclohexylene, 1,4-cyclohexenylene, 1,4-phenylene, or 1,4-phenylene; Z1, Z2 and Z3 each are independently a single bond, —(CH2)2—, —OCH2—, —CH2O—, —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, —(CH2)4—, —O(CH2)3—, —(CH2)3O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —OCF2—, or —CF2O—; and p and q each are independently 0 or 1.

Abstract: The present invention teaches the composition of terminally modified, amino, polyether, siloxanes, known henceforth as amino siloxane alkokylates, and their use as adjuvants. The amino siloxane alkoxylates of the present invention enhance the efficacy of agrichemicals on plants as compared to conventional TSE's alone. The amino siloxane alkoxylates have at one end, an amine functionality and at the other end, a polyalkyleneoxide functionality.

Abstract: This invention relates to asymmetrical, substituted polysiloxanes which show good compatibility in a variety of oils and improve the spreading behavior of oil-based formulations, to a process for preparing these asymmetrical polysiloxanes and to oil formulations containing said asymmetrical polysiloxanes. The asymmetrical polysiloxanes of this invention are used in herbicidal and pesticidal compositions, in cosmetic and pharmaceutical preparations as well as in industrial applications. The assymmetrical substituted polysiloxanes have the following formula wherein R1, R2, Z a and b are described herein.

Abstract: This invention relates to hydrophilic curable alkoxylated silicone polymers for surface modification and are useful in, e.g., fiber and fabric care, hair care, skin care, surface care, and car care compositions. The compounds are curable silicone polymers which contain one or more polyalkyleneoxy groups, preferably polyalkyleneoxy pendant groups, comprising at least some ethyleneoxy units, said polyalkyleneoxy pendant groups are preferably capped with low molecular weight alkyl groups, such as C1-C6 alkyl groups. These compounds are substantive to the surface but keep the surface hydrophilic.

Abstract: Low molecular weight silicone polyether ABA type block copolymer treatments wherein a linear polysiloxane is terminated at each end by a polyether moiety derived from ethylene oxide are useful to imparting a hydrophilic coating to the surface of either woven or non-woven textiles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to linear polyalkylorgano-siloxanes having polyoxyalkylene and amino-functional groups which additionally have terminal alkoxy groups, and to the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: Novel perfluoropolyether-modified silanes are improved in water/oil repellency, parting properties, chemical resistance, lubricity, durability, antifouling properties and fingerprint wipe-off. An antireflection filter is also provided comprising an inorganic antireflection layer including a surface layer in the form of a silicon dioxide-base inorganic layer, and an antifouling layer, preferably of the perfluoropolyether-modified silane, on the surface layer. The antifouling layer has a sliding angle of oleic acid of up to 5°, a change of the sliding angle after solvent washing relative to the sliding angle before solvent washing being up to 10%.

Abstract: A continuous process for the manufacture of silicone copolymer utilizing at least one static mixing plug flow reactor, and optionally two static mixing plug flow reactors in a series or parallel. Silicone copolymers produced in accordance thereof are substantially free of unreacted hydrogen siloxane starting material and may be used without further purification. The static mixing plug flow reactor contains static mixing elements capable of creating eddies and vortices of sufficient intensity that a biphasic liquid mixture such as a hydrogen siloxane fluid and an polyether olefinic reactant, undergoes shearing of the droplets of each material so that one phase disperses into another to provide intimate contact between the two phases to allow the reaction to proceed.

Abstract: Compounds containing vinyl silane and electron donor or electron acceptor functionality can be used as adhesion promoters or as the main resin in curable compositions.

Abstract: Compositions of matter comprising benzoate esters of hydroxyl terminated polyether polysiloxane copolyols, in particular dimethicone copolyol benzoates, and process for preparing same. The benzoate esters are useful for personal care cleansing products, such as bar and liquid soaps, skin and hair care products and textiles and fibers. The compounds are prepared by reacting benzoic acid with hydroxyl terminated polyether polysiloxane copolyols.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing, in a physiologically acceptable medium, an unstable active agent in an oxidizing medium and an oil phase comprising cross-linked elastomer solid organopolysiloxane particles consisting of at least one oxyalkylene group and oxyethylene in particular. The unstable active agent in an oxidizing medium is stabilized in the inventive composition. The invention also relates to the use of cross-linked elastomer solid organopolysiloxane particles having an oxyalkylene group for the stabilization of an unstable active agent in an oxidizing medium. The unstable active agent can be vitamin C, vitamin A and/or carotenoids. The composition can be anhydrous or take the form of an emulsion. It is particularly suitable for use in cosmetics. It is soft and fresh when applied, spreads easily, is not sticky and does not make the skin or lips dry.

Abstract: The present invention teaches modified organosilicone and their use, a preferred of which is as adjuvants for pesticides. The modified organosilicone have siloxane backbones with pendant, terminal or intermediate amine and polyether groups. The modified groups or the siloxane may be functionalized further with alkyl or alkyleneoxide groups.

Abstract: The invention provides a test fluid for detecting coating flaws in a coated web and a method for testing a web coating system. The test fluid includes, water, a polyol, a surfactant, a radiant energy activated tracer compound and an organic solvent selected from the group consisting of an alkylene glycol and a dialkylene glycol. The test fluid is used to identify deficiencies in the web coating system so that adjustments to the web coating system may be made before assembling the coating system in an ink jet printer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for protecting hair and skin from the deleterious effects of ultra violet radiation using topical applications of a novel dimethicone copolyol compounds bearing ultra violet absorbing substituents.

Abstract: This invention relates to an optically clear one-phase microemulsion which is transparent at a temperature range of from 0-70° C. comprising (i) at least one non-aqueous polar solvent, (ii) at least one non-polar solvent immiscible with (i), and (iii) at least one oxyalkylene-containing polydiorganosiloxane. The microemulsions of this invention are useful as delivery vehicles for personal care active ingredients such as antiperspirant salts, sunscreens, alpha-hydroxy fatty acids, and Vitamin E.

Abstract: Silanes of the general formula are prepared, wherein R1, R2 and R3 in the molecule are the same or different and represent aliphatic or aromatic hydrocarbon groups, R4 is a divalent hydrocarbon group with 4 to 12 carbon atoms and a lateral hydroxyl group, wherein the hydrocarbon group can be interrupted by an ether oxygen, R5 is a hydrophilic, ionic group. A method for synthesizing these compounds is described. The silanes greatly lower the surface tension of aqueous solutions, the surface tension being reduced to values of about 23 mN/m. The silanes are biologically degradable and have pronounced surfactant properties.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed that comprises non-hydrolyzable, block, non-(AB)n type copolymers comprising units of the formula {XR2[(SiO(R1)2]xSi(R1)2R2X}, units of the formula {YO(CaH2aO)bY}, and linking groups —NR3—, wherein R1 is alkyl, R2 is a divalent organic moiety, X and Y are independently selected divalent organic groups formed by the ring opening of an epoxide, R3 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, oxygen-containing alkyl, oxygen-containing aryl, and oxygen-containing aralkyl, a=2 to 4, b=2 to 100, and x=1 to 500.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a silane coupling agent and a method of preparing the same useful for a composite organic-inorganic material. The silane coupling agent is represented by the formula of R1R2R3Si—X, wherein R1, R2, and R3, respectively, represent straight or branched alkyl having 4 to 22 carbon atoms, alkoxy, phenyl, phenyl alkoxy, benzyloxy or phenyl alkyl group. The method comprises the steps of: dissolving a vinyl derivative in a solvent under a nitrogen or argon atmosphere; and reacting the resulting solution with an alkoxysilane derivative at a temperature of 20 to 200° C. for 1 to 72 hours in the presence of a metal catalyst. Alternatively, the method comprises the steps of: dissolving alkylmagnesium halide in a solvent under a nitrogen or argon; and reacting the resulting solution with haloalkoxysilane at a temperature of −78° C. to 50° C. for 0.1 to 5 hours.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing organic silicon compound represented by the following formula (1):   (1) provided that the symbols in the formula (1) have the following meanings: R1 and R2: respectively independently monovalent hydrocarbon groups; Af: a group represented by the following formula (2), (3), (4) or (5): A1—X1—  (2) A2—X2—O—X1—  (3) A1—X2—O—X1—  (4) A2—X1—  (5) provided that the symbols in the formulae (2), (3), (4) and (5) have the following meanings: A1: a monovalent polyfluorohydrocarbon group; A2: a monovalent polyfluorohydrocarbon group containing an etheric oxygen atom; X1: —(CH2)a— (a is an integer of at least 3); X2: a bivalent hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of dimethicone copolyol compounds, which are free of odor and consequently suitable for use in personal care products. The process is one in which water is added to the dimethicone copolyol being treated, hydrolyzing susceptible groups off the compound and azeotropically distilling off the odor bodies.

Abstract: Radiation-curable compositions containing linear organopolysiloxanes bearing (meth)acryloxy groups and a photosensitizer are useful for release coatings particularly release coatings with enhanced adhesion to the substrate onto which they are coated, for example those used for adhesives such as pressure sensitive adhesive labels.

Abstract: Improvedly photostable, topically applicable cosmetic/dermatological sunscreen compositions well suited for enhanced photoprotection of human skin and/or hair against the damaging effects of UV-A and UV-B irradiation, particularly solar radiation, comprise (i) a photoprotecting effective amount of at least one dibenzoylmethane UV-screening compound, and (ii) an amount of at least one silane or organosiloxane substituted by a benzylidenecamphor functional group effective to photostabilize said at least one dibenzoylmethane UV-screening compound (i). Novel silanes or organosiloxanes substituted by a benzylidenecamphor functional group are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to block copolymers of the general average formula with siloxane blocks which are linked via rigid spacers, and to their use as surface-active agents.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula wherein R1=H, CH3 R2=H, CH3, CH2CH3, or CH2CH2CH3 n=1-10 X=halogen, (C1-C6) alkyl, (C1-C6) alkoxy, or aromatic radical are shown to be useful as coupling agents or adhesion promotors in free radically curable compositions such as UV curable and peroxide curable (meth)acrylate based coating compositions. The associated methods, curable compositions, coatings, adhesives and coated articles are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fluorine-containing organic silicon compound represented by the following formula (1):

Abstract: The invention relates to a coating material comprising condensates of at least one compound (A) of the general formula RaMZb (a=0-3; b=1-4; a+b=3, 4), where R is a non-hydrolyzable organic group, and at least one compound (B) of the general formula R′xMZy(x=1-3; y=1-3; x+y=3, 4), where R is a non-hydrolyzable organic group and at least one R′ contains a perfluoro polyether structure separated from M by at least two atoms, where M is an element from the periodic table of elements selected from the main groups III-V or from the subgroups II-IV and Z is a hydrolyzable organic group, and where at least one R is not equal to at least one R′.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel dimethicone copolyol compounds bearing ultra violet absorbing substituents. This invention also relates to compositions of matter, in particular cosmetic compositions, comprising the above novel compounds, which are especially well suited for the photoprotection of the skin and/or the hair against the deleterious effects of UV radiation, in particular solar radiation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are solid polysiloxane polymers having multiple oligooxyethylene side chains per silicon. The multiple oligooxyethylene side chains are each directly connected to the silicons, or they can be linked by a branching structure and then jointly linked to the silicons. Methods for producing these compounds, and intermediates which are disubstituted silicon compounds, are also disclosed. These materials are highly conductive, and thus appear particularly useful in lithium automotive batteries.

Abstract: Textiles treated with a textile treating composition containing a silane or organosiloxane containing both an Si—C bonded aminoalkyl group containing a primary, secondary, or tertiary amine group, and at least one Si—O—C bonded (iso) oxyalkyl radical exhibit excellent soft hand while maintaining superior water-wettability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new polysiloxane-based block copolymer having a formula T(AB)xAT  (I) wherein A=—(SiR′R″O)nSiR′R″—, wherein R′ and R″ are the the same or different and represent a lower alkyl group or a phenyl group, wherein said alkyl or phenyl group may be substituted or unsubstituted; B is polyalkylene oxide of formula wherein R is hydrogen, lower alkyl, or phenyl; R1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; y is 2-6; m is 1-30; n is 1-3000; and x is 0-100.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved formulation hair volumizers which comprise: (a) from 0.01-15 percent by weight (based on the total weight of the composition) of a selected liquid MQ resin having an M:Q ratio of 0.5-1.5 and a medium viscosity in the range of 1.0×103-1×106 centipoise; and (b) from 85-99.99 percent by weight (based on the total weight of the composition) of a hair care carrier (also called a vehicle). The compositions of this invention provide hair with increased volume without significant stiffness or stickiness and may be made in the form of a shampoo, conditioner, combination shampoo/conditioner, sprays, liquid rinses, gels or mousses.

Abstract: A method of preparing organosilicon compositions by heating various mixtures of (i) dimethylcyclosiloxanes or methylhydrogencyclosiloxanes, (ii) homopolymeric and copolymeric cyclosiloxanes containing a C5 or more carbon atom containing group, and (iii) homopolymeric and copolymeric cyclosiloxanes containing an oxyalkylene segment, in the presence of a catalyst, at a temperature and for a time sufficient to cause polymerization of cyclosiloxanes (i) to (iii) to the desired organosilicon composition.

Abstract: A continuous process for preparing organomodified polysiloxanes by the transition metal-catalyzed addition of polysiloxanes containing SiH groups onto substances containing C—C multiple bonds, in particular a process for the continuous hydrosilylation of substances containing C—C multiple bonds, which comprises introducing the reactants, in the presence or absence of a homogeneous or heterogeneous catalyst, into a loop-like, heatable and coolable reaction circuit which has a static mixing element and/or a dynamic mixing element to mix starting materials and product formed, leaving the reaction mixture in the reaction circuit until a predetermined degree of conversion has been reached and subsequently transferring the reaction mixture still containing starting materials to a tube reactor to complete the reaction and taking it off via a receiver. In addition, a suitable industrial apparatus for carrying out the process of the invention is described.

Abstract: Intermediate compositions comprising ethynylorgano polyorganosiloxanes are prepared by hydrosilylation of an olefinic hydroxy compound followed by reaction with a propargyl halide, or by hydrosilylation of a diethynyl compound. The intermediate compositions may be oxidatively coupled to form poly(conjugated diacetylenic)polyorganosiloxanes. The latter may be cured thermally or by radiation to form cured compositions useful as release coatings or conformal coatings.

Abstract: Silicone compositions that are functionalized with 1,2 or 1,3 glycol bearing-substituents render antiperspirant salts soluble, partially soluble therein or partially miscible therewith. Such functionalized silicones in conjunction with antiperspirant salts produce clear antiperspirant gel sticks.

Abstract: The use of enol ether capped polyether-polysiloxane copolymers as surfactants in polyurethane foam applications is taught herein. These enol ether capped surfactants exhibit a high capping efficiency and yield good performance. Moreover, they are stable in water/amine premixes.