Abstract: Release coating formulations and release coatings derived therefrom that incorporate a blend of a silicone vinyl copolymer and a second polymer for which the release qualities are extremely stable over time. The silicone vinyl copolymer and the second polymer include complementary crosslinkable functionality allowing interpolymer crosslinks to be formed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 8, 1999
Date of Patent:
April 1, 2003
Assignee:
3M Innovative Properties Company
Inventors:
Ramesh C. Kumar, Elda T. G. Bloemendal, Bruce C. Schmidt