Abstract: A coating composition which imparts anti-reflective and anti-fog properties to substrates coated therewith. The coating composition utilizes an inorganic metal oxide in combination with particular anionic surfactants. The coating compositions are particularly useful in the manufacture of disposable surgical masks and face shields.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 7, 1998
Date of Patent:
December 7, 1999
Assignee:
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.
Inventors:
Matthew T. Scholz, William L. Kausch, David R. Boston, Joseph M. Zoborowski