Compositions containing an aminoalkyl-containing polydimethylsiloxane, a silicon compound containing silicon-bonded alkoxy groups, and a zirconium, titanium, or zinc carboxylate catalyst provides water repellency and stain resistance to substrates, particularly woven and non-woven textile and leather substrates.

Compositions containing an aminoalkyl-containing polydimethylsiloxane, a silicon compound containing silicon-bonded alkoxy groups, and a zirconium, titanium, or zinc carboxylate catalyst provides water repellency and stain resistance to substrates, particularly woven and non-woven textile and leather substrates.

The invention provides a process for tanning a substrate using at least one ionic liquid. The at least one ionic liquid can be used in at least one of the following tanning steps: tanning, re-tanning, preservation, liming, pickling, impregnation, lubrication, dyeing, fatliquoring or finishing.

The invention provides a process for tanning a substrate using at least one ionic liquid. The at least one ionic liquid can be used in at least one of the following tanning steps: tanning, re-tanning, preservation, liming, pickling, impregnation, lubrication, dyeing, fatliquoring or finishing.

Compositions and methods for use provide enhanced surface modification in leather care. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to water-based compositions including a silicone emulsion that delivers cleaning, protective, and preservative qualities.

Compositions and methods for use provide enhanced surface modification in leather care. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to water-based compositions including a silicone emulsion that delivers cleaning, protective, and preservative qualities.

Compositions and methods for use provide enhanced surface modification in leather care. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to water-based compositions including a silicone emulsion that delivers cleaning, protective, and preservative qualities.

Compositions and methods for use provide enhanced surface modification in leather care. In particular, the present disclosure is directed to water-based compositions including a silicone emulsion that delivers cleaning, protective, and preservative qualities.