Abstract: An anti-fouling composition contains from 55-80% by weight copper flake or cuprous oxide, 10-30% by weight of a high molecular weight water resistant acrylic resin, and 0.5-5% by weight fumed silica and/or fluorinated resin. Most compositions are non-ablative. Copper flake of a particle size 15-25 microns is preferred for most applications. Some of the compositions are particularly useful for providing protection against fouling for boat propellers.

Abstract: Recycled rubber is cold vulcanized at reactive sites in recycled rubber that were not reacted during initial production of articles such as tires from rubber. The provides for improved coating compositions having good tensile strength and cure times Such cold vulcanization of recycled rubber is effected by use of reactive metal oxides which the oxidation number of the metal is one that is other than its most stable state and include cuprous oxide, manganese dioxide and hausmannite (Mn3O4). Less reactive oxides such as iron oxides, silicon oxides, aluminum oxides chromium oxide and titanium dioxide are less effective.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprising a mixture of recycled rubber particles, and particles at least one of glass or plastic particles, graphite particles and fluorinated resin particles such as polytetrafluoroethytlene and a suspension agent or resin. Various embodiments are useful for coating suitable for highways and parking lots, roofs or swimming pools and metal surfaces and for “rubberizing” marine and other manufactured products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for manufacturing a latex coating composition wherein the process comprises a) mixing water with a thickener in a high shear mixing zone to produce a gelled solution and b) mixing said gelled solution with a latex and glass bubbles to produce a latex coating composition. The latex coating compositions exhibit improved waterproofing characteristics and significantly reduce the temperature increase due to solar rays when applied to industrial or architectural surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition comprising zinc particles and a binder wherein the zinc particles contain at least 80% by weight of zinc flake and wherein the zinc particle to binder weight ratio is between 2:1 to 9:1. The coating composition may be an anti-corrosive composition or an antifouling composition. The coating composition may also inhibit or galvanize rust formation. The coating composition is of particular use in the marine industry.

Abstract: A method for the production of zinc flake from zinc particles by dry milling the zinc particles using a mixture of a fluorocarbon lubricant and a stearate lubricant, optionally in admixture with a hydrophobic inorganic powder.

Abstract: Aqueous zinc-containing coating compositions are provided in which the bonding agent is a blend of sodium and/or potassium silicate and lithium polysilicate the latter being in relatively high proportion particularly over 30% up to 70% by weight of silicate. Preferably the composition contains particulate flaked zinc. The composition is of particular value in enhancing corrosion resistance of articles produced from powdered metal or of non-passivated galvanized artefacts.

Abstract: Aqueous zinc-containing coating compositions are provided in which the bonding agent is a blend of sodium and/or potassium silicate and lithium polysilicate the latter being in relatively high proportion particularly over 30% up to 70% by weight of silicate. Preferably the composition contains particulate flaked zinc. The composition is of particular value in enhancing corrosion resistance of articles produced from powdered metal or of non-passivated galvanized artefacts.

Abstract: A coating composition for use in protecting metallic substrates from corrosion, comprising in weight percent, based on the total weight of the composition; from about 10% to 20% of a film forming substance; from about 45% to 55% of zinc powder, from about 25% to 35% of zinc dust; from about 1.5% to 2.5% of hollow glass microspheres having diameters ranging from 1 to about 150 microns and a true density of 0.3 to 1.1; from about 2% to 15% by weight of the film forming substance, of a hardener, about 1% to 2% by weight of the film forming substance, of an amorphous silica; and about 0.3% to 1% of a flow control agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a precursor powder composition comprising a resin, a combination of zinc dust, zinc powder and zinc-coated microspheres and graphite, said powder being soluble in a solvent blend at a facility remote from the powder manufacturing facility, thereby, decoupling the powder manufacturing process from the end use of the powder which could be in a traditional solvent-based paint. Also disclosed are coating compositions for use in protecting metallic substrates from corrosion, comprising necessary additives and film forming substances including alkyl silicate, epoxy resins, powder and non-powder, and polyester resins, all the compositions being modified with about 4 to about 20 weight percent graphite powder based on total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A coating composition for use in protecting metallic substrates from corrosion, comprising in weight percent, based on the total weight of the composition: from about 10% to 20% of a film forming substance; from about 45% to 55% of zinc powder; from about 25% to 35% of zinc dust; from about 1.5% to 2.5% of hollow glass microspheres having diameters ranging from 1 to about 150 microns and a true density of 0.3 to 1.1; from about 2% to 15 % by weight of the film forming substance, of a hardener; about 1% to 2% by weight of the film forming substance, of an amorphous silica; and about 0.3% to 1% of a flow control agent.

Abstract: A stable coating composition for use in protecting metallic substrates from corrosion, comprising in weight percent, based on the total weight of the composition: from about 7% to 35% of alkyl silicate as a film forming substance; from about 35% to 55% of zinc powder; from about 5% to 25% of zinc flakes; from about 0.2 to 5% of at least one amorphous silica; and up to about 30% particulate ferrophosphate; wherein the alkyl silicate comprises, in weight percent, based on the weight of the alkyl silicate: from about 5% to 20% of tetraethyl orthosilicate.

Abstract: A coating composition for use in protecting metallic substrates from corrosion, comprising in weight percent, based on the total weight of the composition: from about 7% to 35% of film-forming substance; from about 35% to 55% of zinc powder; from about 5% to 25% of zinc flakes; from about 1% to 5% at least one kind of amorphous silica; and up to about 30% particulate ferrophosphate.

Abstract: Improved, low-cost coating compositions, comprising lightweight, non coated hollow, glass microspheres having high isostatic crush resistance, low specific gravity and low oil absorption, are disclosed for use as cathodic coatings for prevention of corrosion in metallic substrates; and for use as conductive coatings for attenuation of EMI/RFI interference in electronic components, the conductive coatings being suitable for application on metallic and non-metallic substrates.

Abstract: A coating composition for the protection of metallic substrates against environmental attack comprising, in weight percent, from about 10% to about 30% of at least one film-forming polymer such as epoxy resins having an epoxide value of about 250 to about 2500, vinyl chloride resins copolymerized with polyisocyanates, polyurethane resins, and polyester resins; from about 40% to about 55% particulate metallic zinc; from about 4.75% to about 7% zinc-coated hollow glass-like microspheres having diameters ranging from about 2.5 to about 60 microns, the volumetric ratio of the metallic zinc to the microspheres ranging from about 0.8:1 to 1.2:1; from about 1.5 to about 3% of at least one particle size grade of pyrogenic amorphous silica having an average particle size ranging from about 0.007 to about 0.04 micron; and not more than 30% solvents compatible with the film-forming polymer.

Abstract: A one-package zinc-rich coating composition having an inorganic binder which provides protection of metallic substrates against environmental attack comprises, in volume percent:from about 55% to about 60% of an alkyl silicate solution having a solids content of about 35% to about 45% by weight; about 10% to about 14% zinc dust of at least one different particle size grade; about 0.5% to about 2.5% zinc flakes; about 3% to about 6% particulate ferrophosphate; about 10% to about 17% of a particulate crystalline silica having an oil absorption value of less than 20 measured by ASTM Test D 281-84; about 1% to about 2.5% of at least two different size grades of pyrogenic amorphous silicas having average particle sizes ranging from about 0.007 to about 0.04 micron; about 0.3% to about 0.5% of a wetting agent; and about 7% to about 8% of an anhydrous alcohol solvent.

Abstract: A coating composition for the protection of substrates against environmental attack comprising, in weight percent based on the solvent-free weight of the composition, from about 8% to about 35% of at least one film forming polymer; from 0 to about 60% of a corrosion inhibiting agent such as metal chromates, metal phosphates, metal molybdates, particulate metallic zinc and/or particulate metallic aluminum; from 3% to about 6% of mixture of pyrogenic amorphous silicas of different particle sizes having average particle sizes ranging from about 0.007 to about 0.04 micron; from about 15% to about 55% of at least one crystalline silica having an oil absorption value of less than 20 measured by ASTM Standard Test D281-84; and 0 to 35% based on the total weight of the composition, of at least one solvent compatible with the polymer.

Abstract: A coating composition for the protection of substrates against environmental attack, comprising, in weight percent, from about 10% to about 30% of a film-forming polymer which is liquid at room temperature in the presence of not more than 25% solvents; up to about 20% of a corrosion inhibiting agent such as metal chromates, metal phosphates and/or metal molybdates; from 2% to about 5.5% of an amorphous pyrogenic silica having an average particle size less than 0.01 micron; from about 20% to about 50% of a crystalline silica having an oil absorption value of less than 20 measured by ASTM standard test D281-84; not greater than 25% of at least one solvent compatible with the polymer. The composition has a viscosity suitable for application by conventional equipment while also having a low volatile organic content.

Abstract: A coating composition for the protection of metallic and non-metallic substrates against corrosion, comprising a film-forming polymer; at least one particulate metallic pigment in an amount ranging from about 30% to about 60% by weight based on the total weight of the composition; an agent for control of electrical conductive characteristics having an oil absorption value of less than 20 (determined by ASTM standard D 281-84), the volumetric ratio of the control agent to the metallic pigment ranging from 0.7:1 to 1.25:1; an agent for control of rheological characteristics; and at least one solvent compatible with the polymer.