For years, cosmetic manufacturers have relied on silicones to provide a wide range of attributes in their personal care products. But executives at Wacker Silicones insist these materials can do even more, and are developing a roster of silicone hybrids to meet the growing demands of consumers around the world. These developments come at a time when Wacker Chemical Corp. is on a roll. Last year, the company reported a 13% gain in sales to nearly $5.2 billion and a 36% surge in net income to $...