Dow Corning Corporation

William N Fenton

Joseph W Keil

Michael G Hales

An improved process is provided for the preparation of siloxane-oxyalkylene block copolymer surfactant compositions which utilize a hydrosilylation reaction with a monocarboxylate ester of an alkanediol as the reaction solvent. The reaction solvent need not be removed from the block copolymer, particularly when the block copolymer is used as a surfactant for polyurethane foam formulations. 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate is the preferred reaction solvent.

Process for the preparation of organopolysiloxane copolymers

Band-ply lubricant concentrates are disclosed which are useful in the preparation of both solvent and water based formulations. Unexpected advantages of greater formulation latitude and product stability have been found. The concentrates consist of (A) an alkylene oxide polymer, (B) unique siloxane copolymer dispersing agents, (C) a polydimethylsiloxane fluid, and in some instances (D) mica or talc.

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Freeland, MI, United States of America

William N Fenton