Abstract: Microporous filtration membranes are provided which are useful for absorbing or adsorbing cationic atoms, molecules or particles from liquids or gases. The invention also concerns novel strongly acidic copolymer solutions capable of crosslinking, and a process for preparing such solutions and making strongly acidic or anionic charge modified microporous filtration membranes therefrom. The copolymer of the solutions is synthesized from 2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid (AMPS) and either N-(isobutoxymethyl)acrylamide (IBMA) or 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA).

Abstract: A vegetable tannin is condensed with formaldehyde and an amine to provide an acid soluble product which is useful in a metal treatment solution to enhance corrosion resistance and paint adhesion characteristics of a metal surface.

Abstract: An aqueous based coating composition comprises a flow control agent, a water solubilized epoxy adduct of an epoxy compound and an amino-substituted aromatic carboxylic acid, and a curing agent. The coating composition is applied to conversion coated steel parts to provide an improved corrosion resistant organic coating thereon.

Abstract: A method of forming an acrylic polymer coating on a substrate wherein the ating is cured with ultraviolet light. Photoinitiation of the crosslink reaction is provided by a benzophenone moiety in the crosslinking agent. The photoinitiator moiety is an integral part of the chain, thereby producing a relatively fast cure rate while contributing strength and coherence to the network.