Abstract: A method of modifying a polymeric surface of a substrate including: (i) providing the polymeric surface with functional groups; and (ii) contacting the surface with (a) a polyamine compound reactive with the surface functional groups, said polyamine comprising at least four amine groups including at least two amine groups selected from primary and secondary amine groups, and (b) crosslinking agent reactive with the polyamine to provide a crosslinked network grafted to the substrate surface.

Abstract: A method of forming a coating of polyionic materials in a layer-by-layer-like manner onto a polymeric material is provided. A polymeric material, such as a contact lens, can be dipped once into a solution of polyionic materials such that layers of polyionic material can be formed thereon. A single dip solution of the present invention typically contains a polyanionic material and a polycationic material in a non-stoichiometric amount and maintained within a certain pH range.

Abstract: A paint composition for automotive weather strips and glass runs which comprises a curable urethane-based emulsion paint having added thereto either at least two silane coupling agents selected from the group consisting of a silane coupling agent having an amino group, a silane coupling agent having an epoxy group, a silane coupling agent having a methacryloxy group and a silane coupling agent having an acryloxy group, or a reaction product obtained by previously mixing said at least two silane coupling agents. Also discloses are processes for producing automotive weather strips.

Abstract: A monomer useful in the formulation of a radiation curable coatable composition comprises (a) polyfunctional isocyanurate having at least three terminal reactive groups reacted with (b) hydroxyalkyl acrylate and (c) tertiary amine alcohol in a molar ratio of a:b:c of about 1:1-2.5:0.5-2, wherein b+c is at least 3 and no greater than the total number of terminal reactive groups of (a). The monomer is included in a radiation curable coatable composition suitable for use as a floor finish and in a floor finishing system comprising the foregoing coatable composition with a primer. A method for the treatment of a substrate using the floor finish and the floor finishing system is also described.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for preparing a recoatable surface on a substrate. The substrate is coated with a base coat composition comprising a polyol acrylate monomer and an epoxy acrylate monomer which is subsequently cured with UV radiation. After curing, the base coat is imaged with a sublimation dye design, typically by contact with a transfer sheet. Advantageously, the imaged base coat can subsequently be coated with a top coat or stain to modify or enhance the properties or appearance of the design.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and composition for producing a supported bilayer-lipid membrane. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method and composition for producing a supported membrane. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for producing a supported membrane comprising the steps: (i) providing a substrate coated with a monolayer having reactive functional groups; (ii) contacting the reactive groups with a linker compound to form a derivatized monolayer having covalently bonded linker moieties; and (iii) contacting the derivatized monolayer with a membrane to produce a supported membrane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing a conductive composite material, consisting of performing at least one cycle of deposition comprising the following steps: (a) putting an insulating porous substrate (1) in contact with a solution of a conductive polymer such as polyaniline in a volatile organic solvent such as trifluoroacetic acid, and (b) eliminating the organic solvent by evaporation, for forming a deposit of conductive polymer (5) in the pores (3) of the porous substrate.

Abstract: A method for at least locally providing an article coated with an organic coating with a layer of readily deformable sealing material (so-called compound), which involves a layer of an intermediate of the compound being applied to the coating layer, after which the article is temporarily kept at an elevated temperature in order to form the compound from its intermediate, wherein the coating layer of the article comprises a polyethylene terephthalate and the compound is chosen from the group consisting of urethanes, amides, mixtures thereof and heteropolymers thereof, and in that the free surface of the coating layer prior to the application of the intermediate of the compound, at least at the location where this intermediate is applied, is briefly subjected to a processing operation from the group of equivalent processing operations comprising a flame treatment in the course of which the coating layer does not melt.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and a method for applying both a kinetic spray applied coating layer and a thermal spray applied layer onto a substrate using a single application nozzle. The system includes a higher heat capacity gas heater to permit oscillation between a kinetic spray mode wherein the particles being applied are not thermally softened and a thermal spray mode wherein the particles being applied are thermally softened prior to application. The system increases the versatility of the spray nozzle and addresses several problems inherent in kinetic spray applied coatings.

Abstract: A lubricant varnish component and a lubricant varnish, for example, for coating elastomer profiles, are provided, wherein lubricant varnish component includes a polyurethane, a siloxane as well as a polyamide powder, a polyethylene powder or a solution of a polyamide. The lubricant varnish may additionally contain a curing agent, in particular an isocyanate-based curing agent. In addition, a first method for coating elastomers is proposed, wherein the proposed lubricant varnish is first applied in the form of a coating to an elastomer profile, and this coating then being dried and/or thermally crosslinked. Also, the proposed lubricant varnish, having or not having polyamide or polyethylene, may first be applied in the form of a first coat to the elastomer profile, and an alcoholic or aqueous solution of a polyamide in the form of a second coat or a polyamide powder or a polyethylene powder may then being applied to the first coat.

Abstract: A film with excellent oxygen barrier properties is disclosed. A barrier coating used thereon is also disclosed, including polyvinyl alcohol and a copolymer of maleic acid and acrylic acid, and wherein the copolymer of maleic acid and acrylic acid has a weight average molecular weight of about 3500 to about 5000. The barrier coating is typically less than about 1 micrometer in thickness and provides an oxygen barrier of less than about 0.3 cc.mil/100 in2/day/atm when tested at 23 degrees Celsius and 0 percent relative humidity according to ASTM D3985. A method of stripping low molecular eight fractions from the copolymer is also disclosed. Metallized coated film according to the present invention shows surprising barrier properties.

Abstract: A process for achieving a wear resistant translucent surface on surface elements (1) which comprises a decorative upper layer (2) and a supporting core (5). A number of layers of UV- or electron-beam curing lacquer are applied on a decorative surface, through a process comprising the steps; i) Applying a base layer of lacquer to a surface weight of 5-50 g/m2. ii) Applying hard particles with an average particle size in the range 10-150 &mgr;m which are sprinkled to an amount of 1-40 g/m2 on the still wet lacquer. iii) Curing the applied layer of lacquer to a desired viscosity. iv) Applying a covering layer of lacquer to a surface weight of 5-150 g/m2. v) Curing the applied layer of lacquer to a desired viscosity. vi) Applying a topcoat layer of lacquer with an additive of 5-35% of hard particles with an average size in the range 50 nm-30 &mgr;m to a surface weight of 2-20 g/m2. vii) Curing the applied layers of lacquer to a desired final viscosity.

Abstract: Disclosed are aqueous polyurethane compositions which contain at least one aqueous polyurethane dispersion, at least one compound blocked with isocyanate groups, at least one means for improving sliding behaviour, at least one surface-active and flow-control agent as well as optionally conventional bonding agents, dyes and/or pigments. Said aqueous polyurethane dispersions are useful for coating elastomers for obtaining a surface that has a very low coefficient of friction. Elastomer components that are coated according to the invention are useful for sealing window channels, for moveable glass components and/or as profiled joints in vehicle manufacturing, preferably in automobile manufacturing.

Abstract: A fast hardening clear coating composition for repairing a clearcoat/colorcoat finish of a vehicle, which composition is capable of being wet sanded, buffed or polished to a high gloss finish on the same day of application, comprising a film forming binder and an organic liquid carrier, where the binder contains a hydroxyl component comprising a hydroxyl-containing acrylic polymer and a hydroxyl-terminated polyester oligomer, and an organic polyisocyanate crosslinking component, at least portion of which comprises a trimer of isophorone diisocyanate, where the composition further contains, as a combined curing catalyst, at least one dialkyl tin aliphatic carboxylate, at least one tertiary aliphatic mono or diamine, and at least one aliphatic carboxylic acid, in an effective amount such that the clear coating composition on curing at ambient temperatures is in a water spot free and sufficiently hard state for sanding or buffing within about 4 hours after application or on cool down when baked under normal cond

Abstract: A method of forming a two-layer coat, which comprises the steps of: applying (1) a coating composition onto a thermoplastic resin base and drying the coating to form a colored layer, the coating composition (1) comprising: (A) an acrylic resin obtained by copolymerization of a monomer mixture comprising n-butyl (meth)acrylate and methyl (meth)acrylate, each in an amount of at least 30 wt. %; (B) a colorant; and (C) an organic solvent; applying (2) an energy beam curable overcoat composition onto the colored layer, the overcoat composition (2) comprising: (D) a compound having at least three (meth)acryloyl groups and having a molecular weight of 250 to 1,800; and (E) an acrylic resin obtained by copolymerization of a monomer mixture comprising at least 20 wt. % of methyl (meth)acrylate, the compound (D) amounting to at least 50 wt. % of overcoat film-forming components; and curing the applied overcoat composition by energy beam irradiation.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, there are provided methods for affixing a transparent coating upon a substrate, such as canvas, paper, cardboard or the like, that optionally has an image printed or otherwise recorded thereon, the coating effective to repel water and to prevent smearing or running of inks that are not water-fast, such as, for example, water-based inks used in ink-jet printers. In accordance with the invention, a coating composition including a particulate thermoplastic resin a plasticizer and, optionally, one or more of a wetting agent, a light stabilizer, an ultraviolet light absorber and a flatting agent is applied on the substrate and heated to cure the composition to a transparent, flexible, water-impervious coating.

Abstract: A method is provided for making a blow molded multi-layer container having an upper wall portion, including an opening; an intermediate sidewall portion positioned beneath the upper wall portion; and a base portion positioned beneath the intermediate sidewall portion. The container includes (i) a molded inner layer formed from a plastic material, the inner layer having a vertical length and a carbon-treated inner surface; and (ii) a molded outer layer formed from recycled plastic that is substantially coextensive with the inner layer. The recycled outer layer comprises at least 40% by weight of the overall weight of the container, but can comprise more than 90% by weight. In a preferred embodiment, the thickness of the inner and/or outer layers is controllably adjusted along their respective vertical lengths. If functionally desirable, the inner layer and/or outer layer may also include additional barrier materials and/or oxygen scavenging/reacting materials.

Abstract: An isocyanate adduct comprising the reaction product of a composition comprising in admixture a polyisocyanate, a silicone having dimethylsiloxane segments containing one or more of an isocyanate-reactive group bonded to said segments through an intermediate organic group, a reactant containing one or more of an isocyanate-reactive group, and one or more acid group or amine group, optionally an organic substance having one or more isocyanate-reactive groups, and compound providing counterion for said acid or amine group, wherein either the silicone, or the reactant, or both, have a single isocyanate-reactive group.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plurality of note posters from a planar vinyl sheet having a printed surface and an opposing adhesive surface provides for first printing a plurality of images upon the printed surface. Once it has been printed, the planar vinyl sheet is laid in a horizontal position with the adhesive surface facing upwards, and a liquid polymer adhesive is poured onto the adhesive surface such that the liquid polymer adhesive spreads across and evenly covers the planar vinyl sheet to form a polymer adhesive layer. The planar vinyl sheet is then die-cut around each of the plurality of images, thereby forming the plurality of note posters. The polymer adhesive layer forms a tacky surface on each of the plurality of note posters useful for removably securing a paper note to a surface.

Abstract: A process for producing a laminate comprising individual layers, such process including a sequence of operations in which initially a support substrate is provided, to which at least two compositions, each of which is liquid under the processing conditions, are applied as individual layers, one on top of the other. Each composition comprises either one active pharmaceutical or cosmetic substance or one pharmaceutical or cosmetic auxiliary.

Abstract: A cured resin plate which is reduced in undulation and has excellent flatness even when having a thickness of 100 &mgr;m or larger or a size exceeding 2 inches; and a process for efficiently mass-producing the resin plate. The process comprises spreading a resinous coating fluid A on a support (5) having a smooth surface to form an unsolidified or solidified coating layer, spreading thereon a resinous coating fluid B which is the same as or different from the coating fluid A to form two or more superposed layers of the coating fluid B, and solidifying the layers (12, 22, and 42) separately or simultaneously to thereby form superposed resin layers (1, 2, and 4) adhered to each other which comprise two or more adjacent cured resin layers (1 and 2). The multilayered resin plate comprises superposed layers adhered to each other which are composed of a thermoset epoxy resin layer and superposed thereon a thermoset epoxy resin layer having a smaller thickness than that layer.

Abstract: A process for preparing fuser belts in electrophotographic devices is disclosed. In this process the belt is coated, preferably using a vertical dip coating technique, with an aqueous solution containing a fluorocarbon polymer, such as Teflon, and a water-soluble polymer additive. Preferred additives include pectin, polyacrylic acid, and pectin/polyacrylic acid mixtures. This method provides efficient and effective vertical dip coating of the topcoat onto the fuser belt, particularly in terms of the uniformity of the coating, the stability of the coating dispersion, and the minimization of cracking when the coating is dried and sintered at high temperatures.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for preparing articles having modified surfaces. Preferably the articles are medical devices. Preferably the surfaces are elastomeric. Preferably the articles having modified surfaces are useful for immobilizing biologically active agents on the surfaces.

Abstract: A vehicle lamp having a front lens with marks formed by irradiating a laser beam on a surface of the lens is disclosed. The laser beam forms the shapes of a mark, and the mark includes recess grooves. Thus, even in cases where the mark is different in displayed content according to the destination of the lamp, for example, and a lamp certification mark must be formed at the same position of the front lens, the mark can be readily formed by suitably performing irradiation control of the laser beam. The method prevents formation of an outline due to a removable mold insert that appears on the inner surface of the front lens and marks formed in a conventional manner in which the removable insert is used to accommodate the changes of the mark displayed content.

Abstract: An ink jet printing method, having the steps of: A) providing an ink jet printer that is responsive to digital data signals, B) loading the printer with ink-receptive elements having a support having thereon a continuous, coextensive porous ink-receptive layer, C) loading the printer with an ink jet ink composition comprising an aqueous-dispersible polyester having contained therein a water-insoluble dye, and D) printing on the ink-receptive element using the ink jet ink in response to the digital data signals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of strongly adherent coatings on an inorganic or organic substrate that comprises, in a first step a) subjecting the inorganic or organic substrate to the action of a low-temperature plasma discharge, a corona discharge, high-energy UV radiation or electron radiation, then discontinuing the radiation or discharge; in a further step b) under vacuum or at normal pressure, applying one or more photoinitiators containing at least one ethylenically unsaturated group to the inorganic or organic substrate, and allowing reaction with the free-radical sites formed there; and c1) coating the substrate so precoated with photoinitiator with a composition comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer or oligomer, and curing the coating by means of UV/VIS radiation or c2) depositing a metal, semi-metal oxide or metal oxide from the gaseous phase, in the presence of UV light, on the substrate so precoated with photoinitiator.

Abstract: With a transfer member, such as a toner sheet, provided with at least two layers including an intermediate layer having a function of preventing transfer of a substance and a thermally fusible ink layer on the supporting member side, and an image receiving member, such as image receiving sheet, used, a solution for improving the transfer sensitivity is jetted onto either of them according to the image so as to form a transfer image on the image receiving member surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and composition for producing a supported membrane. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a method for producing a supported membrane comprising the steps: (i) providing a substrate coated with a monolayer having reactive functional groups; (ii) contacting the reactive groups with a linker compound to form a derivatized monolayer having covalently bonded linker moieties; and (iii) contacting the derivatized monolayer with a membrane solution to produce a supported membrane.

Abstract: A laminate composite is formed by forming a layer of a first thermoplastic resin in contact with a second compatible thermoplastic resin where the first layer comprising an acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene layer and said second layer comprises a thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of comprises polycarbonate resin, phenylene ether resins, and polyamides.

Abstract: A radiographic phosphor panel includes a phosphor layer that transmits actinic radiation in a range that is reflected by a transparent, polymeric multi-layer reflector used as a support. The polymeric multi-layer reflector has numerous alternating layers of at least two different polymeric materials and reflects at least 50% of actinic radiation in the range of wavelengths to which the phosphor is sensitive. The use of this polymeric multi-layer reflector in the radiographic phosphor panel provides increased photographic speed when it is used in imaging assemblies with photosensitive recording materials such as radiographic silver halide films.

Abstract: An imaging support comprising: a polyester support; an adhesive layer superposed to said support; and on the adhesive layer: an amine modified gelatin subbing layer, the amine modified gelatin having the formula: wherein Gel is a gelatin polypeptide, is a carbonyl group from a free carboxyl group in aspartic acid or a glutamic acid moiety in said polypeptide, and G is wherein each R is independently hydrogen or a primary or secondary alkyl group of one to about four carbon atoms, n is a positive integer having a value of one to about four, and T is a hydrogen or said modified gelatin being further characterized by having from 1% to about 40% of the free carboxyl groups in aspartic and glutamic acid moieties in said polypeptide being substituted with G-groups; wherein said support has been annealed at a temperature that is 50 to 5° C. less than the glass transition temperature of the support for at least 6 hours.

Abstract: A process for dip coating, particularly vertical dip coating, the topcoat layer onto fuser belts used in electrophotographic processes is disclosed. In this process, a C1-C4 alkanol, such as isopropyl alcohol is added to the solvent system for the fluorocarbon topcoat layer. The use of alcohols in this way provides an efficient and effective method and a topcoat layer which is smooth, uniform and has a good finish.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for forming an inked image on game balls, golf balls, and the like, through the use of novel curable inks that are low energy curable and require minimal curing through multiple source radiation curing processes, such as UV radiation, visible radiation, and electron beam radiation. Production inks, logo inks, and methods for forming production prints and logos on golf balls, game balls, and the like are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a release composition for molds and formers used in the production of natural and synthetic latex articles. The release coating contains a water-borne, high Tg polymer formed from at least one hydrophobic monomer and at least one hydrophilic monomer, where the Tg of the polymer is at least −10° C. One advantage of the release composition is that it is compatible with a coagulant solution used in the formation of latex gloves.

Abstract: Provided is a method of plating a non-conductive product comprising the steps of: forming a coating film on a surface of the non-conductive product with a conductive paint having the following composition of solid ingredients: (a) a resin vehicle in 20 to 80 weight %, and (b) a conductive whisker in 80 to 20 weight %; and executing electroless plating on a surface of the coating film. Also provided are products produced by this method.

Abstract: A photocatalytic film is formed by: a step for forming an uncured underlayer from an organic composition on the surface of a resinous base and polymerizing the organic composition to convert the uncured underlayer into an underlayer having a hardness higher than that of the resinous base; a step for forming an uncured intermediate layer from a polymerizable and curable silicone composition on the uncured underlayer or on the underlayer to yield an uncured intermediate layer, and polymerizing the polymerizable and curable silicone composition to convert the uncured intermediate layer to an intermediate layer, the polymerizable and curable silicone composition being prepared mainly from a hydrolyzable tetrafunctional silane derivative; and a step for forming a photocatalytic layer on the intermediate layer. This process can form an intermediate layer having a very high hardness without cracking and can easily yield a photocatalytic film having a satisfactory abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A multi-layered article comprising a first layer of a thermoset polyurethane. A second layer of a polymeric composition is bonded to the first layer. The polyurethane has available isocyanate groups prior to the application of the second layer. The second layer is applied onto the first layer in a pre-polymeric or polymeric state wherein the material has carboxyl groups and a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the preparation of UV protective coatings by plasma-enhanced vacuum deposition, using hydroxyphenyl-s-triazines as UV absorbers. This invention also relates to the use of hydroxyphenyl-s-triazines in plasma-enhanced vacuum depositions and to the substrates coated by this process.

Abstract: Conductive article, for example a roller, a doctor blade or a flat or curved plate, at least comprising a conductive sleeve and a covering layer, the covering layer containing a conductive polymer and a film-forming polymer, and method for fabricating such an article, at least comprising the application of a covering layer to a conductive sleeve, wherein the covering layer is formed by the application, to the sleeve, of a mixture of a conductive polymer and a film-forming polymer.

Abstract: Packaging laminate for packages for liquid foods having excellent liquid and oxygen gas barrier properties in which all included layers are biodegradable. The packaging laminate includes at least one liquidtight layer (11, 13) of homo or copolymers of monomers selected from a group consisting of lactic acid, glycol acid, lactide, glycolide, hydroxy butyric acid, hydroxy valeric acid, hydroxy caproic acid, valerolactone, butyrolactone and caprolactone, as well as an oxygen gas barrier layer (12) of ethylene vinyl alcohol, polyvinyl alcohol, starch or starch derivatives. The oxygen gas barrier layer is preferably applied by a dispersion coating process. The layers may be laminated directly to one another or indirectly by means of interjacent adhesive layers. The packaging laminate may also include a core layer of, for example, paper or paperboard, or a biopolymer. The invention also realises a method of producing the biodegradable packaging laminate according to the invention.

Abstract: Low surface energy functionalized surfaces on solid supports are provided by treating a solid support having hydrophilic moieties on its surface with a derivatizing composition containing a mixture of silanes. A first silane provides the desired reduction in surface energy, while the second silane enables functionalization with molecular moieties of interest, such as small molecules, initial monomers to be used in the solid phase synthesis of oligomers, or intact oligomers. Molecular moieties of interest may be attached through cleavable sites. Derivatizing compositions for carrying out the surface functionalization process are provided as well.

Abstract: An epoxy optical sheet having a thickness of 500 &mgr;m or less, a high thickness accuracy, a small retardation and an excellent heat resistance; and a process by which the optical sheet can be efficiently produced.

Abstract: The present invention related to a recyclable image-recording medium comprising a base layer, an intermediate layer and a water-swelling surface layer; a manufacturing method of the recyclable image-recording medium; and a printed material-removing method that uses such an image-recording medium.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mineral-based coating composition that can be used on a wide range of substrate surfaces. The composition is comprised of a mineral extender, such as a delaminated hydrated aluminum silicate based clays, having an aspect ratio of about 11 to 1, water, a homopolymer polyvinyl acetate emulsion, a co-polymer polyvinyl acetate emulsion, an acrylic emulsion binder containing a metal dioxide and a buffering agent, a surfactant and a defloculant. Also provided is a method of preparing the mineral-based coating composition. The mineral-based coating composition may be applied to various substrate surfaces to form artistic medium surfaces. The present invention also provides a method of making an artistic medium surface using the composition of the present invention.

Abstract: A method of preparing a transparency comprised of a substrate with two coating layers on the front side and two coating layers on the reverse side of the substrate; wherein said two front side coatings are comprised of a first layer in contact with the substrate, and a second toner receiving coating situated on top of the first coating and wherein the said two coatings in contact with the reverse side of the substrate are comprised of a third coating in contact with the substrate, and a fourth toner receiving coating layer on top of the third coating said method comprising (a) dissolving a coating solution of the first layer in a mixture of about two solvents where at least one solvent is a solvent for the coating layer and at least one other solvent is a gelling agent for the coating layer, (b) dissolving a second toner receiving composition in water, (c) coating the two solutions simultaneously, (d) drying, and (e) coating the third and fourth layers, and drying.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of coating substrates, preferably of metal, by cleaning the substrate surface, applying, if desired, an organic and/or inorganic pretreatment composition, applying a primer, applying a coating material by spraying, dipping, knifecoating, rollercoating or brushing, the coating material comprising an amine-modified epoxy resin and a crosslinking agent suitable for crosslinking.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for sealing any foamed rubber product or foamed plastic product having a foam cell structure, excluding foamed polystyrene, to provide a continuous, flexible, impervious surface including applying to the surface a primer which penetrates partially into the foam cell and then applying a polymeric composition to the primer-treated surface. The invention also relates to formulations used in the process and products produced by the process.

Abstract: Method for preventing the formation of coating defects in polymeric coated surfaces in a coating process comprising a plurality of steps that occur prior to the polymeric coating of said surfaces and that contact organic and metal surfaces with a plurality of aqueous compositions in which accumulate in suspension resin particles released from said metal surfaces. Suspended resin particles are prevented from re-depositing on the organic surfaces by converting said surfaces to hydrophilic character by means of oxidizing said surfaces prior to contacting the oxidized surfaces with said suspensions.

Abstract: Pressure sensitive adhesive tapes are manufactured by continuously extruding polypropylene to form a web which is cooled and set and slit at transversely spaced positions into a plurality of side by side continuous tapes. After slitting each tape is drawn longitudinally and heat set to effect monoaxial orientation of the tape. A release coating to the first tape surface and a coating of a pressure sensitive adhesive to the second tape surface. Each continuous tape with the release coating and the adhesive coating thereon is wound into a series of cylindrical tape spools each containing a length of the tape.

Abstract: A coating or sealing composition comprising: (a) at least one agent adapted to form a coat or seal when applied onto a substrate; (b) at least one sensor adapted to reveal the presence of the coat or seal under determined conditions; and (c) a volatile excipient in which the above and all other ingredients of the composition are dispersed or dissolved, p1 characterized in that said composition further comprises: (d) at least one UV stabilizer and/or antioxidant.