Abstract: A powder coating composition for coating substrates providing enhanced smoothness of the coatings suitable for vapor metal deposition, the composition comprising an intimate mixture comprising A) 50 to 99 wt % of at least one resin binder selected from the group consisting of polyester resins, epoxy resins, urethane resins, (meth)acrylic resins, silicone resins, fluorocarbon resins, phenolic resins B) 0 to 95 wt % of at least one cross-linking agent, C) 0.1 to 10 wt % of at least one opacifying agent, and D) 0.01 to 20 wt % of at least one coating additive, pigment and/or extender (filler), the wt % are based on the total weight of the powder coating composition; wherein the powder coating composition on curing forms a surface having excellent smoothness suitable for vapor metal deposition and provides a DOI smoothness measurement by an easy and an exacting working procedure.

Abstract: The present invention provides an epoxy powder coating composition comprising an intimate mixture comprising (A) 5 to 99 wt % of at least one bromine functionalized epoxy resin with a bromine content of 5 to 60 % based on component (A), (B) 0.5 to 40 wt % of at least one epoxy curing agent, and (C) 0.01 to 55 wt % of at least one pigment, filler and/or coating additive, the wt % based on the total weight of the powder coating composition. The powder coating composition of this invention provides coating with a high glass transition temperature and acceptable flexibility when coated on metallic or plastic substrates, particularly metallic and plastics pipelines. The coatings may have an improved adhesion under hot and humid conditions as well as an optimum short and long term high temperature and humidity cathodic disbondment protection.

Abstract: The invention provides a melt-blendable, film-forming, thermosetting, powder coating composition for producing a high temperature resistant coating, the composition is particularly useful for coating substrates subjected to high temperatures, such as, boilers, ovens, furnaces, stove burners, steam lines, heat exchangers, barbeque equipment, cooking utensils, the powder coating composition comprises A) at least one polysiloxane resin, and B) 0.01 to 50 parts by weight (pbw) based on 100 pbw binder of at least one inorganic anhydrous borate based on at least one alkali metal.

Abstract: A thermosetting, heat-resistant, silicon based powder coating composition is provided for use on substrates likely to be subjected to high temperatures above 550° C. The powder coating composition contains low melting glass particles, which soften and flow at temperatures in the range which the organic components of the coating burn away. The glass particles at such temperatures are therefore able to fill voids in the film formed from the coating powders and prevent adhesion failure of the coating from the substrate.

Abstract: Improved powder coatings exhibit enhanced resistance to bacterial and fungal attack, while possessing excellent toughness, appearance, corrosion resistance, durability, processability, and ease of application. The coating is comprised of anti-microbial agents that are homogeneously dispersed within the powder or impact fused to powder particles or both. An article may be coated with a thermoset thermoplastic, or radiation curable powder, which may be applied by electrostatic spray or fluidized bed or by thermal or flame spray.

Abstract: Powder coating compositions containing 5 to 60 wt % of spherical or near spherical particles having a median diameter of greater than 10, and most preferably of greater than 15 microns exhibit lower gloss without undesirable side effects such as loss of coating flow or creation of an “orange peel” effect.

Abstract: UV curable powder coating compositions containing 5 to 60 wt % spherical or near spherical particles having a median diameter of greater than 10, and most preferably greater than 15 microns, which refract and scatter applied UV light in all directions through the coating layer during curing to enhance the through-cure properties of the resulting 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: Improved powder coatings exhibit enhanced resistance to bacterial and fungal attack, while possessing excellent toughness, appearance, corrosion resistance, durability, processability, and ease of application. The coating is comprised of anti-microbial agents that are homogeneously dispersed within the powder or impact fused to powder particles or both. An article may be coated with a thermoset thermoplastic, or radiation curable powder, which may be applied by electrostatic spray or fluidized bed or by thermal or flame spray.

Abstract: Coating powders are provided which provide high-temperature, translucent coatings useful for light-emitting devices such as incandescent bulbs. The coating powders comprise a binder, at least 90 wt % up to 100 wt % of which is a silicone resin. The coating powders are filled with between about 10 and about 50 phr of fillers selected from the group consisting of needle-like calcium metasilicate, mica, rod-like glass particles, and mixtures thereof, the fillers having aspect ratios between about 8 and about 40.

Abstract: Improved powder coatings exhibit enhanced resistance to bacterial and fungal attack, while possessing excellent toughness, appearance, corrosion resistance, durability, processability, and ease of application. The coating is comprised of anti-microbial agents melt-processed into the matrices of coating powders or bonded to coating powders. An article may be coated with a thermoset or thermoplastic powder that may be applied by electrostatic spray or fluidized bed or by thermal or flame spray.

Abstract: Coating compositions comprising an epoxy resin and a curative which is methylenedisalicylic acid and/or a methylendisalicylic acid ring-substituted homologue are found to cure at and produce a wrinkle finish at relatively low temperatures when a borontrifluoride:amine complex is used as the cure catalyst.

Abstract: Coating powders are provided which provide high-temperature, translucent coatings useful for light-emitting devices such as incandescent bulbs. The coating powders comprise a binder, at least 90 wt % up to 100 wt % of which is a silicone resin. The coating powders are filled with between about 10 and about 50 phr of fillers selected from the group consisting of needle-like calcium metasilicate, mica, rod-like glass particles, and mixtures thereof, the fillers having aspect ratios between about 8 and about 40.

Abstract: Coating powders are provided which provide high-temperature, translucent coatings useful for light-emitting devices such as incandescent bulbs. The coating powders comprise a binder, at least 90 wt % up to 100 wt % of which is a silicone resin. The coating powders are filled with between about 10 and about 50 phr of fillers selected from the group consisting of needle-like calcium metasilicate, mica, rod-like glass particles, and mixtures thereof, the fillers having aspect ratios between about 8 and about 40.

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: This invention provides a UV curable powder coating composition comprising a particulate blend of a non-crystalline unsaturated polyester base resin, a crystalline unsaturated crosslinker resin co-polymerizable with the base resin, and a photoinitiator, that exhibits reduced or eliminated hazing in the cured coating formed therefrom upon being cured at low temperatures demanded by certain heat sensitive substrates. This is accomplished by incorporating in the powder composition a recrystallization or haze inhibitor which is comprised of a crystalline epoxy resin. When this powder blend is melted for curing, the crystalline crosslinker resin visually appears to separate and recrystallize out of the molten powder less completely than it does in the absence of the recrystallization or haze inhibitor. This prevents a visible haze from developing on the surface of the coating upon curing with UV radiation.

Abstract: An epoxy coating powder composition and a method for controlling the denseness of cured wrinkle finish patterns are provided by the use of a curing agent mixture comprising a blocked Lewis acid, methylenedisalicylic acid and a ring-substituted homolog thereof having the formula ##STR1## wherein x and y are from 1 to 3, and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are, independently, hydrogen, alkyl groups having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, aryl groups having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms, or aryl-substituted methylene groups; with the proviso that when x=y=3, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 .noteq.hydrogen;wherein the ratio of methylene disalicylic acid and the ring-substituted homolog is from about 50:50 to about 2:98 by weight.

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.