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: A method for forming a fiber treating composition comprising contacting an aminofunctional polysiloxane comprising at least one aminofunctional siloxy unit with a mixture comprising a lactone and an alkylsulfate of benzimidazole thereby effecting formation of an amide-functional polysiloxane in admixture with the alkylsulfate of benzimidazole. The composition formed by the method is particularly useful for treating textiles such as cotton and cotton-synthetic blends to provide good softness and water absorbency and improved whiteness and treatment durability.

Abstract: The use of linear or cyclic silicon compounds containing at least one chromophoric group of quinone or azo type as direct dyes in dye compositions intended for dyeing human keratin fibres and in particular the hair. The invention also relates to novel silicon compounds and dye compositions containing them, as well as to the corresponding direct dyeing process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to triazine-containing organosilicon compounds having units of the formulaA.sub.a R.sub.b X.sub.c SiO.sub.(4-a-b-c)/2 (I),whereR is identical or different and denotes a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon radical, having 1 to 26 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 18 per radical,X is identical or different and is a halogen atom, a chlorine atom or a radical of the formula --OR.sup.1, where R.sup.1 denotes an alkyl radical, having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 8 per radical and which may be substituted by an ether oxygen atom,a is 0 or 1, preferably 0.01-0.5b is 0, 1, 2 or 3, preferably 0.5-3.0c is 0, 1, 2 or 3, preferably 0.0-2.0 and the sum a+b+c.ltoreq.4, preferably 0.1-3.5, andA is a radical of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention discloses non-hydrolyzable, block, (AB).sub.n A type, copolymers comprising alternating units of polysiloxane and amino-polyalkyleneoxide and provides a method for the preparation of these copolymers. Also provided is the use of these copolymers as softeners, in particular durable, hydrophilic textile softeners, which improve tactile properties of the textiles substrates treated with the commercial soil release finishes, without substantially detracting from their properties. The copolymers of the present invention have alternating units of polysiloxane [X(C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.b R.sup.2 [(SiO(R.sup.1).sub.2 ].sub.c Si(R.sup.1).sub.2 R.sup.2 (C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.b X] and polyalkyleneoxides [YO(C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.d Y] wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably methyl, R.sup.

Abstract: A fiber-treating agent is obtained by dissolving in water a reaction product resulting from co-hydrolysis and condensation of (A) a fluorinated alkyl group-containing alkoxysilane, (B) an alkyl group-containing alkoxysilane, (C) an amino group-containing alkoxysilane, and (D) an epoxy group-containing alkoxysilane. The fiber-treating agent is water soluble and thus safe while it imparts satisfactory water repellency, oil repellency, stain-proof property and even durable water repellency.

Abstract: Aminopolysiloxanes of the following structure Q.sub.2 RSiO-- (SiR.sub.2 O).sub.x -(SiRR.sup.1 O).sub.y -SiRQ.sub.2 wherein R is a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms including alkyl, aryl and aralkyl groups; R.sup.1 is CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --C--(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --NHR.sup.2, R.sup.2 is hydrogen, an alkyl of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6, an alkyl amine of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6, or an alkanolamine of C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 ; Q is R, R.sup.1, hydroxyl, or an alkoxy of C.sub.1 -C.sub.4. x can be zero or integer; y is an integer, with x+y being less than 1,100, for use in various applications, including softening textiles.

Abstract: The present invention discloses non-hydrolyzable, block, (AB).sub.n A type, copolymers comprising alternating units of polysiloxane and amino-polyalkyleneoxide and provides a method for the preparation of these copolymers. Also provided is the use of these copolymers as softeners, in particular durable, hydrophilic textile softeners, which improve tactile properties of the textiles substrates treated with the commercial soil release finishes, without substantially detracting from their properties.The copolymers of the present invention have alternating units of polysiloxane ?X(C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.b R.sup.2 ?(SiO(R.sup.1).sub.2 !.sub.c Si(R.sup.1).sub.2 R.sup.2 (C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.b X!and polyalkyleneoxides ?YO(C.sub.a H.sub.2a O).sub.d Y!wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, preferably methyl, R.sup.

Abstract: A hair treatment composition for temporarily coloring the hair is disclosed. A polymer having repeating units of{--CH.sub.2 (CH.sub.3)C?CO.sub.2 (CH.sub.2).sub.2 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.3).sub.3 X.sup.- !--}.sub.n ;wherein n has a value of about 25 to 1,000 and X is an anion, and a metal containing pigment are combined. The resultant product is applied to the hair to effect temporary coloring of the hair.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymers having enhanced hydrophilicity and thermal regulative properties. Exemplary polymers include aliphatic polyamide polymers and polyester polymers. The polymer has bonded thereto a hydrophilic polysiloxane having an affinity for the polymer and having a molecular weight greater than about 1000 g/mol preferably greater than about 2000 g/mol, and preferably greater than about 4000 g/mol. The polymer has substantially no polymerization with the hydrophilic polysiloxane. Alternatively, an aliphatic polyamide polymer is provided having enhanced hydrophilicity and thermal regulative properties. The polymer has bonded thereto an anionic hydrophilic polysiloxane having an affinity for the aliphatic polyamide polymer. The aliphatic polyamide polymer has substantially no polymerization with the anionic hydrophilic siloxane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycondensates of the general formula I ##STR1## in which X stands, at least once, for a group of the formula VII ##STR2## and, at least once, a group of the formula VIII ##STR3## and the other variables are defined as indicated in claim 1, processes for their preparation and their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polycondensates of the general formula I ##STR1## in which ##STR2## and the other variables are defined as indicated in claim 1, processes for their preparation and their use.

Abstract: This invention relates to polymers having enhanced hydrophilicity and thermal regulative properties. Exemplary polymers include aliphatic polyamide polymers and polyester polymers. The polymer has bonded thereto a hydrophilic polysiloxane having an affinity for the polymer and having a molecular weight greater than about 1000 g/mol preferably greater than about 2000 g/mol, and preferably greater than about 4000 g/mol. The polymer has substantially no polymerization with the hydrophilic polysiloxane. Alternatively, an aliphatic polyamide polymer is provided having enhanced hydrophilicity and thermal regulative properties. The polymer has bonded thereto an anionic hydrophilic polysiloxane having an affinity for the aliphatic polyamide polymer. The aliphatic polyamide polymer has substantially no polymerization with the anionic hydrophilic siloxane.

Abstract: The present invention involves a process whereby fabric constructed of 100% or primarily cotton fabric is treated to produce fabric which will have a predicted degree of shrinkage and density. Garments are constructed oversize from such prepared fabric to allow for the predicted shrinkage. The garments are moisturized within a range of 15%-30% while the garments are being agitated and subsequently tumble-dried. Such garments shall have reduced residual shrinkage of up to 95%, superior hand and appearance.

Abstract: A fluid-permeable agent for providing fluid-permeability to non-woven sheets of polyolefin fibers contains 50 wt % or more of polyoxyalkylene modified silicone shown by Formula (A) given below: ##STR1## where x is an integer in the range of 1-10, y is an integer in the range of 7-100, a is an integer equal to or greater than 5, b is an integer equal to or less than 95, (a+b) is an integer equal to or less than 100 and R.sup.1 is H or alkyl group with 1-12 carbon atoms. The agent may additionally contain surfactants of certain specified kinds and is applied at a rate of 0.1-0.5 wt % with respect to the fibers for good results.

Abstract: A durable hydrophilic silicone textile finish is produced on cellulose-containing textiles to impart durable hydrophilic softness and durable press properties to the textile. The silicone finish is produced from an aqueous solution of glyoxal, a reactive organomodified silicone copolymer, a glycol and an acidic catalyst. The treating composition is applied to the textile and cured by heating at an elevated temperature to bond the silicone to the cellulose.

Abstract: Insectproofing fibers are disclosed in which the surface of the fibers is coated with a mixture of an organic insectproofing agent, an organic insectproofing agent included in a monomer-trimer type cyclodextrin having an average molecular weight of 3000 or less and an organopolysiloxane, and the interior of the fibers is also impregnated with the mixture. The insectproofing fibers have an insectproofing effect against bugs for a long period of time and the effect is durable.

Abstract: A tool useful to plumbers and other persons who work with pipe and tubing, to facilitate gripping and applying torque to a free end of a piece of pipe or tubing includes a plug portion of cylindrical shape that is driven into the free end of the pipe for the purpose of reinforcing the wall of the pipe so that it can withstand the radial forces exerted by a wrench or over-center pliers during the application of torque to the pipe. A shoulder portion limits the depth to which the plug portion can be inserted into the pipe, and a handle portion is connected to the shoulder portion for convenience in handling the tool.

Abstract: This invention relates to divinyl ether siloxanes having the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is alkylene or phenylene optionally substituted with fluorine,R is alkylene or alkylene phenylene,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are lower alkyl,A is --CH.sub.2 -- or >C(CH.sub.3).sub.2,Z is C.sub.2 to C.sub.3 alkylene,B is halo or lower alkyl,m has a value of from 1 to 10,n has a value of from 1 to 20,r has a value of from 0 to 20,t has a value of from 1 to 100 andv has a value of from 0 to 4.The invention also relates to the process of preparing the present divinyl ether siloxanes and to their use as coating materials.

Abstract: This invention relates to vinyl ether siloxanes having the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is alkylene or phenylene optionally substituted with fluorine,R is alkylene or alkylene phenylene,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are lower alkyl,R.sub.3 is C.sub.1 to C.sub.20 alkyl,A is --CH.sub.2 --, >C(CH.sub.3).sub.2, or ##STR2## W is ##STR3## with the proviso W is ##STR4## when p is one and at least one of W is ##STR5## when p is greater than one; Z is C.sub.2 to C.sub.3 alkylene,X is hydrogen or methyl,B is halo or lower alkyl,m has a value of from 1 to 10,n has a value of from 1 to 20,p has a value of from 0 to 10,r has a value of from 0 to 20,t has a value of from 1 to 100 andv has a value of from 0 to 4.The invention also relates to the process of preparing the present vinyl ether siloxanes and to their use as coating materials.

Abstract: The fabric finishing agent is a solution of a graft copolymer composed of an organopolysiloxane moiety and a grafting moiety thereon obtained by the graft copolymerization of an acrylic or methacrylic monomer, optionally, in combination with monomers of other types. The fabric finishing agent is capable of imparting various kinds of fabric materials with greatly improved soft but non-sticky feeling of touch with resilient elasticity and the effect of treatment is durable and resistant against laundering and dry cleaning.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating fibers is based on a mixture of an organopolysiloxane having at least one amino-substituted hydrocarbon radical directly bonded to a silicon atom and a higher fatty carboxylic acid. The carboxylic acid reacts with the amino radicals to reduce yellowing and oxidation of the fiber treatment. The composition and method provide non-yellowing fibers and a treatment agent that does not gel during use, such as when exposed to carbon dioxide and/or used to treat carbon fibers.

Abstract: Aqueous compositions comprising water having dispersed therein (A) a cationic compound which is substantive to water rinse on textile fabrics and (B) a mixture of a high viscosity polydiorganosiloxane and one or more methylsiloxanes having from 2 to 8 silicon atoms in the molecule.The compositions are useful as fabric conditioners in domestic and commercial laundry operations.

Abstract: A method of treating textiles in order to increase the water absorptivity of the textiles involving contacting the textiles with an effective amount of a dioxolane functional organosilicon compound. Representative of the dioxolane or ketal functional organosilicon compounds employed are sym(2,2-dimethyl-4-methyloylpropyl-1,3-dioxolane) disiloxane and sym(2,2-dimethyl-4-methyl-oylpropyl-1,3-dioxolane) polydimethylsiloxane.

Abstract: In the processing of textile fibers, liquid silahydrocarbons, such as methyltri(decyl)silane, are utilized as textile lubricants. Such lubricants have good high temperature stability.

Abstract: Fiber lubricants comprising a lubricating emulsion and a high molecular weight acrylamidoalkane sulfonic acid polymer are provided. The lubricants, especially those banded on low-friction silicone lubricating emulsions, are characterized by excellent low wet friction properties, particularly on cotton fibers.

Abstract: A method of laundering textiles is disclosed wherein amidofunctional silicone is dispersed in the rinse water to improve the flow of water out of the textiles during the subsequent spin-separation of water. The resulting textiles contain less residual water and can be dried more rapidly and energy efficiently. The useful amidofunctional silicones are characterized as having an average of 40 to 600 siloxane units per molecule with 1 to 25 of the siloxane units per molecule containing an amidoalkyl substituent.

Abstract: A method of laundering textiles is disclosed wherein aminofunctional silicone is dispersed in the rinse water to improve the flow of water out of the textiles during the subsequent spin-separation of water. The resulting textiles contain less residual water and can be dried more rapidly and energy efficiently. The useful aminofunctional silicones are characterized as having either an average of 25 to 125 siloxane units per molecule with 4 to 15 percent of the siloxane units being aminoalkyl substituted or an average of 400 to 600 siloxane units per molecule with 1 to 15 percent of the siloxane units being aminoalkyl substituted.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for cleaning textiles using cyclic dimethylsiloxanes as a cleaning fluid for removing soil spots. The useful siloxanes include octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane, and dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane.

Abstract: Textile materials containing cellulosic fibers are provided with durable press properties by reacting and crosslinking the cellulosic fibers with a durable press finishing agent consisting essentially of a silicone compound and a silicone fragmentation reactant in an effective amount to fragment the silicone compound when exposed to curing conditions. The fabric is impregnated with a finishing bath containing the durable press finishing agent and the fabric is heated to fragment the silicone compound and react and crosslink the finishing agent with the cellulosic fibers to impart durable press properties to the fabric.

Abstract: Textile materials containing cellulosic fibers are provided with durable press properties by reacting and crosslinking a silicone compound with the cellulosic fibers. The fabric is impregnated with a finishing bath containing the silicone compound and a suitable catalyst and the fabric is heated to dry and cure and crosslink the finishing composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are organopolysiloxane compositions comprising an aminofunctional organopolysiloxane, a surfactant, an organotitanate, --zirconate or --germanate, an organic acid and water. These compositions having a pH of from 2.5 to less than 7.0, are useful for treating fibers to durably provide desirable characteristics, such as crease resistance, softness, elongation recovery and water repellency.

Abstract: This invention relates to a durable press treatment for textile fabrics containing cellulosic fibers and which is characterized by avoiding the use of formaldehyde and problems associated therewith. The fabric is impregnated with a formaldehyde-free finishing agent containing glyoxal, reactive silicone and a catalyst. The fabric is thereafter dried and the finishing agent is cured to impart durable press properties to the fabric.

Abstract: This invention relates to a durable press treatment for textile fabrics containing cellulosic fibers and which is characterized by avoiding the use of formaldehyde and problems associated therewith. The fabric is impregnated with a formaldehyde-free finishing agent containing glyoxal, reactive silicone, a catalyst and a buffering agent for reducing the acidity of the fabric. The fabric is thereafter dried and the finishing agent is cured to impart durable press properties to the fabric.

Abstract: A preparation for shrinkproofing wool composed of 1 to 50 weight percent of organopolysiloxanes composed of 90 to 99.8 mole % of units having the formula R.sub.n.sup.1 SiO.sub.(4-n)/2, and 0.2 to 10 mole % of units having the formula R.sup.2 SiO.sub.3/2 with the remainder being water and other conventional additives. These preparations provide emulsions which are stable over long periods of time, do not precipitate even in the presence of moisture, provide durable shrinkproof properties to wool, and have no adverse effect on the "hand" of the wool.

Abstract: Synthetic fibers such as polyethylene terephthalate and nylon are treated with certain polydiorganosiloxanes to provide improved properties such as "hand" and water repellency. When the polydiorganosiloxanes contain approximately two silicon-bonded amino radicals of the formula --R'(NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.a NHR", such as --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NHCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, they provide a crosslinked siloxane on the surface of the treated fiber, when heated, which does not diminish the fire-retardancy rating of the fibers.

Abstract: This invention provides a heat-sealing thermoplastic adhesive of a thermoplastic polymer which is resistant to washing and dry-cleaning, which contains from about 0.05 to about 5% by weight, based on the weight of said polymer, of at least one hydrophobic silicone compound.The invention further provides a process for heat-sealing a substrate which has been at least partly hydrophobized with a silicone compound, which comprises the steps of coating with a heat-sealing thermoplastic adhesive of a thermoplastic polymer which is resistant to washing and dry-cleaning and which contains from about 0.5 to about 5% by weight, based on the weight of said polymer, of at least one hydrophobic silicone compound, sintering, fixing and heat-sealing.The adhesives according to the invention are useful for the bonding of substrates which have been hydrophobically finished with silicone compounds, such as raincoat fabrics.

Abstract: A process for the treatment of fibrous materials to improve their properties, in which the fibrous materials are treated with a composition containing:A component A selected from the class consisting of polyorganosiloxanes of the general formula ##EQU1## IN WHICH N HAS AN AVERAGE VALUE IN THE RANGE 1.8 TO 2.2, AND R represents organic radicals attached to the silicon atoms by carbon-silicon bonds; wherein between 1.

Abstract: An aqueous siloxane-in-water emulsion containing (A) a polydiorganosiloxane having terminal --OX radicals in which X is hydrogen, alkyl or alkoxyalkyl, and at least two amino-containing substituents per molecule, (B) a siloxane containing silicon-hydrogen groups, (C) one or more nonionic and/or cationic emulsifying agents and (D) magnesium sulphate or sodium sulphate. The compositions can be applied to keratinous fibres by an exhaustion technique to render the fibres resistant to shrinkage during laundering.

Abstract: A process for removing foam from aqueous systems such as for example effluents or dyeing and finishing baths for treating textile materials is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a textile treating resin and a novel copolymer of a maleic-anhydride copolymer and a fatty acid amine and an aminoorgano-polysiloxane. Said compositions are useful for increasing the water and oil repellency of substrates such as textiles, paper, leather and the like.

Abstract: The dissolution of a small amount of certain reactive epoxy-containing silicone compounds in solvents used to dry clean leather results in improved and more durable softness and water resistance properties being imparted to the leather.

Abstract: In the disclosed method of preventing the formation of foam and destroying existing foam in an aqueous solution or dispersion, an effective amount of a composition comprising about 0.2 to 7.5 percent by weight of highly disperse silica or alumina with the balance being methylpolysiloxanepolyoxyalkylene mixed block polymer consisting essentially ofA. about 10-60 percent by weight of methylpolysiloxane;B. with the balance polyoxyalkylene, > 80-100 percent by weight of the polyoxyalkylene block consisting of oxypropylene units,Is added to the solution or dispersion.The application also discloses defoaming preparations or compositions of finely disperse silica or alumina and methylpolysiloxane-polyoxyalkylene mixed block polymer which may be diluted in oily substances. The preparation may optionally comprise non-ionogenic emulsifier of an HLB value of 8 to 14.

Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of (1) a siloxane glycol copolymer, (2) a foam control agent, and (3) a hydroxyl endblocked polydimethylsiloxane is disclosed.

Abstract: A process of producing a dyed cleaned material comprising first applying to virgin material a dyeing medium, next drying the material and then treating the material with a cleaning substance containing acetone. The acetone may be diluted with water in a proportion up to 50% water. The dyeing medium may be a non-aqueous solvent dyeing medium. The non-aqueous dyeing medium may be combined with a material for which the solvent has an affinity higher than it has for the dye.