Abstract: A method for improving the tarnish-resistance and adhesion characteristics of temperature-sensitive substrate metals is provided as well as composite materials including the improved substrates. The temperature-sensitive metal substrate is coated with an intermediate layer of a polyalkyleneimine, heated to polymerize the imine, and then coated with an epoxy containing powder coating.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus combinations and methods for producing a coating powder are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus combinations for producing a coating powder are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Abstract: A coating powder, based on glycidyl (meth)acrylate copolymer/carboxylic acid functional polyester chemistry, provides a smooth, weatherable, reduced gloss coating for use on heat sensitive substrates, such as wood. The glycidyl (meth)acrylate copolymer has an epoxy equivalent weight of 250 to 400 and the carboxylic acid functional polyester has a viscosity of 2500 cps or less at 200 C.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus combinations and methods for producing a powder coating are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Abstract: An atomized fluid, such as a mist of water, is applied to a preheated substrate, such as wood, a wood product, paper, or ceramic just prior to or contemporaneously with electrostatically applying a coating powder to the substrate. The atomized fluid is absorbed or adsorbed by the substrate so as to enhance the charge-carrying capacity of the substrate to an extent necessary to promote efficient electrostatic application of the coating powder to the substrate.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus combinations and methods for producing a powder coating are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus combinations and methods for producing a coating powder are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Abstract: Systems and apparatus combinations for producing a powder coating are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus combinations and methods for producing a powder coating are provided wherein a stream of a powder coating precursor including at least one resin and at least one additional powder coating ingredient is contacted with a process fluid effective to reduce the viscosity of the powder coating precursor to allow processing of the powder coating precursor at a lower temperature.

Abstract: A coating powder based on an epoxy resin is applied to a substrate and fused and cured thereon. Curing is effected by exposing the coating powder at the point of application to a fluid curative or cure catalyst, e.g., by exposing the fusing coating powder to an ammonia-containing atmosphere.

Abstract: A coating powder consisting essentially of generally spherical particles ranging in size from less than 2 to about 40 microns, 75% of whose volume consists of particles of from about 2 to about 20 microns in size, is provided by dissolving the components of the coating powder in a supercritical fluid without the aid of a surfactant and spraying the solution into a zone whose pressure is less than that of the fluid. A very smooth continuous film of a cured thermosettable coating powder is achieved even when the film thickness is less than 1 mil, e.g., from about 0.2 and greater. The advantages of powder coatings may now be realized fully in the automobile and can industries.

Abstract: Lubricants used in forming halogen-containing thermoplastic resin compositions are addition products of mercaptans and olefins and contain at least one free carboxyl group. Of particular interest are addition products of thio carboxylic acids and long chain alpha-olefins. These lubricants are used in amounts of from about 0.05 to about 5 parts per 100 parts of thermoplastic resin composition.

Abstract: Compositions for stabilizing halogen-containing organic polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat, light and weathering and which are non-irritating to eyes and mucous membranes, comprise the reaction product produced by combining an organotin oxide, an ethylenically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid ester and a mercaptan, wherein the chemical equivalence of the mercaptan is less than the chemical equivalence of the diorganotin oxide and the chemical equivalence of the diorganotin oxide is less than the chemical equivalence of the ester compound.

Abstract: Compositions which are effective in stabilizing polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat are provided comprising (1) a mono-organotin compound or mixture of mono-organotin compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of mercaptan-containing organic compounds, and, optionally (3) a diorganotin compound or mixture of diorganotin compounds. Also provided are polymer compositions containing said stabilizers and articles of manufacture made from said stabilized polymer compositions.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a combination of a dihydrocarbyl ester of maleic acid and a metal salt of a monohydrocarbyl ester of maleic acid are useful as lubricant-stabilizers for halogen-containing organic polymers and provide unique lubricating-stabilizing characteristics to polymers stabilized therewith.

Abstract: This invention relates to stabilizer compositions for polymers comprising (1) an organotin compound, or mixture of organotin compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of mercaptan-containing organic compounds, and, optionally, (3) a halogen-containing tin compound or mixture of halogen-containing tin compounds, said stabilizers having a total halogen content of about 0.1% to about 10% by weight based on the weight of the stabilizer composition. This invention also relates to polymer compositions containing said stabilizers, to a process for stabilizing polymer by adding thereto said stabilizers, and to articles of manufacture, e.g. pipe, comprising a polymer and said stabilizers.

Abstract: Compositions which are effective in stabilizing polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat are provided comprising (1) an organic antimony compound or mixture of organic antimony compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of mercaptan-containing organic compounds, and (3) a metal mercaptoalcohol or mixture of metal mercaptoalcohols. Also provided are polymer compositions containing said stabilizers, a process for stabilizing polymers, and articles of manufacture made from stabilized polymer compositions.

Abstract: Compositions which are effective in stabilizing polymers against the deteriorative effects of heat are provided comprising (1) a mono-organotin compound or mixture of mono-organotin compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of mercaptan-containing organic compounds, and, optionally (3) a diorganotin compound or mixture of diorganotin compounds. Also provided are polymer compositions containing said stabilizers and articles of manufacture made from said stabilized polymer compositions.

Abstract: This invention relates to stabilizer compositions for polymers comprising (1) an organotin compound, or mixture of organotin compounds, (2) a mercaptan-containing organic compound or mixture of mercaptan-containing organic compounds, and, optionally, (3) a halogen-containing tin compound or mixture of halogen-containing tin compounds, said stabilizers having a total halogen content of about 0.1% to about 10% by weight based on the weight of the stabilizer composition. This invention also relates to polymer compositions containing said stabilizers, to a process for stabilizing polymer by adding thereto said stabilizers, and to articles of manufacture, e.g. pipe, comprising a polymer and said stabilizers.