Aqueous emulsion based on organofunctional silanes/siloxanes for the water repellent impregnation of mineral substrates while providing an excellent beading effect. – >40% solids silane/siloxane emulsion; suited for the water repellent impregnation of porous, mineral substrates; shows very high reactivity and resistance against alkali; penetrates deeply in porous, mineral substrates; shows excellent beading effect; shows no formation of sticky silicone films; gives invisible and water vapor permeable protection; reduces significantly the uptake of water and water-soluble pollutants (e.g. chlorides); effective on micro cracks up to 0.3 mm; must be diluted with distilled water, retains beading properties when diluted