Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel composition and process for restoring the polymeric top coat applied to automobiles. Modern automobiles have a clear high gloss top coat applied to the painted surfaces. These top coats have a tendency to pit either because of environmental factors like acid rain, or impact with objects such as stones thrown from the road. The compositions and process described provide an efficient cost effective method to restore the pitted surface of the top coat.

Abstract: A process for protecting vehicle windshields and chrome-plated, painted and other vehicular surfaces with a coating which prevents adherence of insects impacting with such surfaces and any chemical reaction of bug remains therewith. The coating is water soluble and contains an oil barrier, surfactant, hydrophilic agent and lipophilic agent, among other ingredients. The impacted insect remains are easily removable by washing off the coating with water.

Abstract: Methods for providing temporary protective coatings on mechanic objects by applying thereto an aqueous emulsion of a lipophilic poly(meth)acrylate polymer predominately including esters of alcohols having at least four carbon atoms and then removing said temporary coatings when desired with an organic solvent which, with the polymer dissolved therein, is conveniently disposed of by combustion.

Abstract: Water-based compositions of the water-based wax emulsion type for protecting coating films are provided by emulsifying and dispersing, as essential components, [A] a disperse phase component and [B] an emulsifier component in water. The disperse phase component [A] is formed of (a) a petroleum fraction wax having a melting point of 50.degree.-90.degree. C., (b) an oxygen-containing wax having an oxygen content of at least 3.0 wt. % and a melting point of 50.degree.-85.degree. C., (c) an ethylene/.alpha.-olefin copolymer having a number average molecular weight of 2,000-20,000, and (d) a higher fatty acid metal salt and/or a metal-modified hard wax. The compositions can form, without the need for a solvent, strong barrier coats which are resistant to rain, moisture, sunlight and air pollutants even under severe environmental conditions. After these barrier coats are used, they can be easily removed with warm water containing a small amount of a solvent or steam.

Abstract: It is a method of treatment of support rods for the support of steel reinforcements in making aerated concrete, in which the support rods are first dipped into a hot bath of molten paraffin or a similar wax-like, waterproof material, which is solid at room temperature and has a softening temperature of about 50.degree. to 70.degree. C. Then the coating formed thereby is hardened by cooling. Then the steel reinforcements are suspended on the support rods and they, together with the support rods are coated with a corrosion protection medium in the form of a water-lacquer.

Abstract: Paint stripping compositions and a method of removing paint and the like from a substrate is disclosed. More particularly, a stripping composition comprised of a polymeric resin, a water insoluble organic plasticizer, and a water miscible organic solvent, is provided for use in penetrating, softening, loosening and lifting the paint from a painted substrate while laminating with the paint. The lamination process is expedited by inclusion of steam heat and removal of the resultant laminate is accomplished by peeling, or more preferred, by blasting with pressurized steam or water.

Abstract: A process for facilitating the removal of undesired contamination from a surface, comprising the steps:(a) applying a solution containing a polysaccharide and a solvent therefor onto said surface before it is subjected to contamination, said polysaccharide being capable of forming a redissolvable or swelling solid film upon drying;(b) allowing the applied solution to dry to form a solid film on said surface;(c) treating the coated surface with a liquid capable of redissolving the film or providing for swelling thereof; and(d) removing the undesired contamination by removing the dissolved or swelled surface layer of the film.

Abstract: A method, and aqueous emulsion, for coating a metal part with a peelable mask that is resistant to attack by the strong acid and strong base etchants used in chemical milling are disclosed. The method comprises contacting a polyvalent metal cation salt-surfaced part with an anionic emulsion for a time period effective to coat the part. The anionic emulsion includes coalescent rubbery particles and pigment and has a total solids content of at least about 10 weight percent. The weight ratio of pigment to rubbery particles is about 0.1:1 to about 2:1, respectively.

Abstract: Aluminum weld wire having a nascent aluminum surface, (the weld wire is also useful for vacuum and arc metallizing), is lubricated with a dual coating of an essentially anhydrous lower alkanol and a colloidal solid lubricant each present as a layer so thin that they are essentially invisible to the naked eye. The solid lubricant is oil-free colloidal graphite which may be combined with a minor amount of a sulfide of molybdenum. The lubricant particles are deposited from a 1% to 15% by wt dispersion of the particles in the alkanol, in substantially spaced-apart relation, forming a non-uniform, monoparticulate layer on the nascent aluminum surface. The high propensity of the lubricant particles to settle out (they are smaller than 10 microns, and generally smaller than 1 micron in size) from the dispersion, permits formation of the monoparticulate layer. The alkanol layer is so thin that only from 100 ppm to 0.1% of alkanol, by weight of the weld wire, is present.

Abstract: A composition for the pre-treatment in aqueous form of a surface, preferably of an oven, which is subjected to heat and is liable to soiling by baked-on organic food deposits. A food-safe, inorganic thickening agent, in an amount sufficient so that the composition is capable of forming a continuous coating adhered to all desired portions of the preferably cleaned surface, which coating also remains continuous as the coating dries, preferably by heating, is combined with an alkaline, water-soluble inorganic salt in an amount sufficient so that the composition is readily removable with water or an aqueous solution after the composition has been dried and soiled. The composition forms a continuous film after drying. After the film becomes soiled, it can be readily removed by contact with water or an aqueous solution.

Abstract: A reproducible molding die including a base structure having an unevenness pattern, and a cleaning layer disposed on the surface of the base structure having the unevenness pattern, wherein the cleaning layer is removable while substantially retaining the unevenness pattern of the base structure. By using above-mentioned molding die, a possible molding residue left in a molding step can easily be removed together with the cleaning layer.

Abstract: A method of masking the threaded portion of a threaded fastener part to prevent adhesion of coatings comprising the steps of applying a film of a heat activated foaming polymeric material to the threaded portion of a threaded part prior to exposing the threads to a coating and heating the foaming material subsequent to the application of a coating thereto. The foaming material comprises a plastisol, preferably including a vinyl compound, which most preferably is polyvinyl chloride. The foaming material further comprises a blowing agent, preferably azodicarbonamide.

Abstract: A method of coating a metal part with a peelable mask which is resistant to attack by the strong acid and strong base etchants used in chemical milling is disclosed in which the metal part is surfaced with a layer of polyvalent metal salt, such as calcium nitrate, and then immersed in a high solids content anionic emulsion of coalescent rubbery particles heavily pigmented to contain at least about 45% total solids content and at least 20% pigment, the pigment to binder ratio being from 0.75:1 to 1:0.51. The salt-surfaced metal part is held in the anionic emulsion until the desired coating thickness has been anodically deposited thereon, and then the coated part is removed and baked to complete the formation of the mask. The rubbery particles are preferably constituted by an anionic polychloroprene homopolymer emulsion which is used in admixture with a curing agent for the homopolymer, like zinc oxide, and a polyvinylidene chloride latex.

Abstract: Novel storage coating for metal objects such as pipes comprising: a di- and/or triblock copolymer thermoplastic rubber consisting of polystyrene blocks and rubbery polymer blocks; a saturated hydrocarbon tackifying resin; and a hydrocarbon solvent. Preferably, the coating also contains an ultraviolet light absorber.

Abstract: There is disclosed a water-base coating composition and method for its use that forms a readily strippable protective film on metal surfaces. The composition includes a film former ingredient which is a terpolymer of polyvinyl butyral, polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinyl acetate. The water-base coating composition also contains a fugitive corrosion inhibitor, i.e., a corrosion inhibitor having a sufficient vapor pressure to impart corrosion resistance to surfaces coated with the film former composition. Suitable corrosion inhibitors are aromatic triazoles such as benzotriazole. A leveling agent such as morpholine is used to prevent the film from pulling from the edges during drying. Morpholine is particularly advantageous as it extends the working time when coating objects, and prevents the dispersion from clogging nozzles of spraying equipment. Morpholine also contributes to the corrosion inhibition of the coating.

Abstract: Temporary corrosion protection for fresh metal surfaces may be obtained by depositing a thin film of a protective organic compound, particularly a fatty acid ester, from a solvent, preferably a fluorocarbon on the surface to be protected. The film-forming esters are chosen to be self-removing by evaporation so that no cleaning is needed before carrying out processes which require a clean metal surface.

Abstract: A crystal clear paint spray booth barrier coating comprising an aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol is disclosed. The polyvinyl alcohol may include a foam depressor for spray application of said coating. Fluorocarbon and non-ionic surfactants are disclosed for providing a smooth coating surface and improving the transparency of said coating. A polyacrylate thickener may be included to facilitate applying the coating to vertical surfaces. Methylparaben is disclosed for preventing the formation of mold on said coating and improving shelf life of the coating. The method disclosed includes mixing an aqueous solution of polyvinyl alcohol, at least one surfactant and a foam depressor, applying said mixture to the surfaces of the paint spray booth to be protected and equipment located in the paint spray booth, and allowing the coating to dry to a crystal clear coating. Methods of removing the coating include peeling the coating off as a film and water washing the coating.

Abstract: A non-permanent ornamental paint mixture being water soluble after drying. The mixture consists essentially of: from about 75.0 to about 85.0 parts by weight water; from about 10.0 to about 12.0 parts by weight filler; from about 0.5 to about 1.5 parts by weight aqueous pigment dispersion; from about 2.0 to about 2.5 parts by weight release agent; from about 3.0 to about 4.5 parts by weight acid containing, cross-linked acrylic emulsion copolymer; up to 1.0 parts by weight alkali; up to 0.1 parts by weight defoamer; and up to 0.1 parts by weight antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: The descaling of surface of processing equipment, vessels and piping on which scale, such as that which occurs in the extraction of alumina from bauxites has formed. The surface is cleaned to ensure that it is entirely free of contaminants and then is coated with a suitable resin such as an epoxy resin which is cross linked and thermosetting. The coating may be applied in two or more layers using the same or a different resin. The final layer may be one which readily detaches from the base coating when subjected to a high pressure fluid blast.

Abstract: A liquid preservative for plated or unplated metal surfaces and surfaces of coatings, in the form of an aqueous wax dispersion which contains a special ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer wax, consisting of from 8 to 25% by weight of acrylic acid units and from 92 to 75% by weight of ethylene units, in partially or completely neutralized form, if appropriate as a mixture with waxes based on polyethylene oxidation products and/or hydrocarbon waxes, the use of this special ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer wax for preserving plated or unplated metal surfaces and surfaces of coatings, and a process for temporarily preserving metal surfaces and surfaces of coatings.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting degeneration of direct reduced iron by immersing the iron ore, after it has been reduced, in molten wax for a period of time sufficient for the wax to cover completely the surface of the iron and to enter the pores in the surface of the iron.The iron is preferably in the form of pellets which are conveyed in mesh baskets which are themselves immersed in the wax.The wax is preferably paraffin wax at a temperature of between 110.degree. and 120.degree. C.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for use in the manufacture of a color cathode ray tube having a shadow mask with a pattern of minute apertures for color selection. A removable film effective to prevent particle occlusion of the apertures is disposed on at least one side of the mask. The film has an extremely small, substantially uniform thickness dimension, a low index of refraction, and is of such high transparency as to exhibit a negligible optical effect during photoscreening operations.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for reducing the sootblowing requirements for boiler heat exchanger tubes which also reduces boiler downtime and production losses as well as energy requirements. The method involves the steps of programming the feeding of chemicals to the boiler in timed relation to a sootblowing cycle to establish a cleavage plane on the tube surfaces. The apparatus includes the feeding of a measured amount of powdered chemicals to the boiler following each sootblowing operation, which includes a storage vessel charged with a measured amount of chemical that is emptied during a chemical application cycle.

Abstract: A method and composition for providing, in situ, a polymeric membrane for isolating hazardous materials within an area such as, for example, an asbestos removal job site. The polymer is applied in liquid form to surfaces which are to be protected. Upon cure, a seamless bladder-like membrane is formed which isolates the work area and prevents the spread of airborne, or water-carried particulate. The membrane can then be peeled from the surface and compacted for disposal.

Abstract: A process for cleaning a metal, plastic or wood surface on which there is a residue resulting from contact with a cured resin which comprises applying to said surface a solution of a copolymer of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and maleic acid, drying said solution of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone and maleic acid to form a film, and separating said film from the metal surface.

Abstract: Liquid, solvent-free, aqueous compositions for the removal of film-forming polymeric protective coatings. The compositions contain a combination of alkanolamines and hydrotropic substances acting as solution promoters. Optionally, pH-regulating acids, thickeners, surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, biocides and/or dyes are added.

Abstract: A rust conversion composition comprises the reaction product of a polyhydroxybenzoic acid and a alkane polyol, in admixture with a film forming polymer, and water. The composition is applied to rusted, iron-containing surface, and allowed to dry to form a hard, moisture and corrosion resistant film. Alternatively, the film may be removed to produce an iron-containing surface free of rust.

Abstract: A solvent-resistant barrier coating is used beneath a polyurethane top coat, for example for coating aircraft. The barrier coating comprises a film-forming addition polymer comprising units of a vinyl aromatic monomer and units of a monomer containing a hydroxy alkyl group and a polyisocyanate containing at least 2 isocyanate groups per molecule. The addition polymer has a hydroxyl content in the range 0.5 to 5 percent by weight due to the presence of the hydroxy alkyl groups and preferably contains at least 30 percent by weight of the vinyl aromatic monomer. The ratio of isocyanate groups to hydroxyl groups is in the range 1:1 to 2:1. The polyurethane top coat can be removed from the substrate by a stripping solvent such as methylene chloride without removing the barrier coating.

Abstract: Disclosed is a maskless metal cladding process for plating an existing metallurgical pattern by utilizing a protective layer to isolate those areas of underlying metallurgy on which additional metal plating is not desired. The layer acts as an isolation barrier to protect the underlying metallurgy from deposition and subsequent diffusion of the heavy metal (e.g., gold) overlay. The composition of the protective layer is selected as one having sufficient mechanical integrity to withstand process handling and support the gold overlay and having the thermal integrity to withstand the high temperatures reached during metal sputtering and diffusion processes. The isolation barrier layer has an organic component as a binder which thermally decomposes, either in a heating step before metal deposition or during the diffusion cycle, leaving no carbonaceous residue but leaving an inert, inorganic standoff to support the metal.

Abstract: A partial painting method suitable for partially painting a workpiece or article of a complex surface shape. A surface of the workpiece is coated with strippable paint. The coated strippable paint is dried into a strippable film on the workpiece surface. A laser beam is applied to the strippable film along a prescribed cutting line so as to cut the strippable film. A portion of the strippable film corresponding to a first area of the workpiece surface to be painted is peeled off, while the remaining portion of the strippable film is left adhering on a second area of the workpiece surface to remain unpainted, and thereby masking of the workpiece is completed. The first area is then painted with a paint to form a final paint coating.

Abstract: A washcoat composition suitable for application to tin-plated mild steel consists of an aqueous carrier medium and a binder comprising specified relative proportions of (A) a thermosetting acrylic polymer in the form of a sterically stabilized dispersion in the aqueous medium and (B) an epoxy resin, the composition additionally containing an acid catalyst, in particular phosphoric acid or chromic acid or an ammonium or amine salt thereof.

Abstract: Rust is removed from metal surfaces by applying a coating of an aqueous solution of a copolymer of maleic acid and monomer of the formula CH.sub.2 .dbd.CHR wherein R represents H, CH.sub.3, OR.sup.1 or OCOR.sup.1 and R.sup.1 represents CH.sub.3 or CH.sub.2 CH.sub.3. The rust becomes incorporated into the coating during drying and the coating detaches itself from the metal surface for easy removal.

Abstract: Process for hot dip galvanizing workpieces of steel or iron materials wherein a treatment with fluxing agent is omitted. After being cleaned, the workpieces are coated with a thin metal layer which replaces the previously customarily applied fluxing agent layer and are immersed into the zinc melt with their surfaces in the dry state.

Abstract: A process for the partial hot dipping of a long steel strip is disclosed which comprises forming an oxidation-inhibiting film, oxygen-impermeable and thermally stable in a hot-dipping bath, which film is produced by the chemical reaction of an iron content in the steel strip with an oxidation inhibiting film-forming agent, such as an inorganic phosphoric acid compound, on a predetermined area of the steel strip surface, forming, as required, an intermediate layer comprising an inorganic binder, such as water glass, on the resulting film, forming a carbon-containing, plateing-stopping film as a top coat on the intermediate layer, and hot dipping the steel strip.

Abstract: Metals are protected against tarnishing by application of a protein-containing solution to the metal surface.

Abstract: A composition for lining the walls of reactors and other connected apparatus in contact with reactant mixtures and reaction products during the polymerization of vinyl compounds, which reduces or prevents polymer deposits or incrustations on the said walls, constituted by the product of the prolonged reaction at 75.degree. C. between a polyvinyl alcohol of medium degree of hydrolysis prepared by the controlled alkaline alcoholysis of an ester of a wide molecular weight distribution polyvinyl alcohol and a polycarboxylic oxyacid, in a weight ratio of beween 35:10 and 40:10, which is applicable by known means, preferably by spraying.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved method of providing a desired surface effect in a release coating including the steps of applying a coating of an electron beam radiation curable composition or material to a side of a substrate, pressing the coated side of the substrate against a replicative surface having the desired surface effect, and irradiating the coating with electron beam radiation through the substrate to partially cure the coating sufficiently to enable it to be removed with the substrate from the replicative surface securely attached to the substrate and with the replicated surface effect in the coating being maintained, the improvement being the further step of irradiating the coating a second time, preferably from the other side, with electron beam radiation without first applying additional coating. Also disclosed is the resulting product.

Abstract: A simple and efficient method of manufacturing a syringe needle is provided herein, which involves spreading a resin solution on the entire inside and outside of a cut stainless steel tube having the dimensions of a syringe needle, hardening the resin on the inside and outside of said cut tube, removing the hardened resin from the outside of the cut tube, grinding one end of the tube with a grinder to form a main bevel, changing the contact angle between the grinder and the cut tube to form side bevels to produce a syringe needle tube having a piercing point at the ground edge of said tube, and washing away grinding materials and pollutants from the tube.

Abstract: A double coating for the protection of a silver surface article is disclosed. A protective varnish coating, enclosing an inner varnish layer on the silver surface, intimately adheres to and is removable from said inner varnish layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an anti-plating agent for use in hot-dip plating process, having the following two kinds of composition. The composition of the first kind includes an alkali silicate; boric acid, and alkali hydroxide, magnesia and/or magnesium hydroxide, titania and/or titanium hydroxide, and at least one compound selected from a group consisting of alumina, aluminium hydroxide and alumina zol. The composition of the second kind includes an alkali silicate, boric acid, alkali hydroxide, magnesia and/or magnesium hydroxide, alumina and/or aluminium hydroxide, and at least one kind of titanium oxide and titanium complex oxide and/or at least one kind of zirconium oxide and zirconium complex oxide. These anti-plating agents have a good anti-plating effect and permit an easy separation of the coating film and, hence, can suitably be used in one-side hot-dip plating of steel sheets.

Abstract: The invention concerns a process for reducing, or completely eliminating, traces of abrasion or scratches on the surface of a record carrier covered with a thin metallic layer, preferably consisting of aluminum. The process is characterized in that the surface of the record carrier is covered with a 2 to 1000 nm thick layer of a metallic soap, preferably a saturated metallic soap, an unsaturated metallic soap or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A removable mask (22) protects at least one portion of a substrate (10) during treatment such as irradiation thereof. To obtain mask (22), there is applied over said portion of substrate (10) a parting layer (44) of a metal selected from the group consisting of nickel, aluminum, indium and tin. Over the parting layer (44), there is applied the removable mask (22) of a material which is adherent and harmless to the parting layer (44) and is substantially impenetrable by the treatment. After irradiation, the parting layer (44) is treated with at least a detaching agent sufficiently to detach said parting layer (44) and the mask (22) from substrate (10). For proton bombardment of a substrate (10) which includes gallium arsenide, the parting layer (44) is preferably nickel, the mask is preferably gold and the detaching agent includes hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: A composition for preventing the adhesion of an epoxy resin which comprises a polymer of (A) at least one C.sub.4 to C.sub.21 perfluoroalkyl group-containing polymerizable compound with or without at least one compound copolymerizable therewith, the content of the component (A) being not less than 40% by weight on the weight of the polymer.

Abstract: The invention involves anti-adhesive compositions. This composition is basically characterized by the fact that it contains, in an organic solvent, at least one microcrystalline wax having a melting point of between 40.degree. and 150.degree. C., which may be combined, if necessary, with a paraffin wax, a silicone oil or various swelling agents.This composition makes it possible to form a protective coating for walls against bill-posting, penetration and attachment of graffiti and/or paint and against adherence of dust and miscellaneous polluting agents in and on such surfaces.

Abstract: Water-resistant articles such as automobile surfaces are protected against soiling from asphalt undercoating, paint overspray and the like, by applying a pre-coat film of polymer that is readily flushed off with water after the soiling exposure is terminated. Pre-coat is preferably applied from aqueous dispersion and has sufficient levelling agent content to keep it from separating into droplets when applied on a heavily waxed surface. Fluorinated surfactants, by themselves or mixed with silicone surfactants, are effective levelling agents. Alginate and half-acid half-amide 3-dimethylaminopropylamine-reacted ethylene-maleic anhydride polymers are very good film-formers, although others can be used. The film-formers are preferably heavily plasticized with glycerine or other water-soluble plasticizer.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive transfer elements having a plastic film foundation carrying a frangible, complete-release pressure-transfer layer applied by means of a volatile coating vehicle and comprising a solid solution of a fluorescing dye in the resinous binder material of said layer. Such transfer elements are adapted to transfer solid images to the surface of a copy sheet, which images fluoresce under exposure to ultraviolet light and are automatically detectible when sensed on the imaged surface of the copy sheet but are not detectible when sensed through the obverse side of the copy sheet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the temporary protection of metal and lacquered surfaces comprising applying thereto an aqueous emulsion containing a hydrocarbon wax or the oxidate thereof, optionally waxes based on montan wax and/or natural waxes, as well as a basic saponifying agent and emulsifiers. The wax films resulting from the emulsions are waterproof, however, they are easily removable--even after aging--without the use of a solvent being necessary, merely by a treatment with a water-steam mixture.

Abstract: A process for applying a volatile liquid maskant to an article to be subjected to chemical milling includes the steps:(a) providing a controlled temperature bath of said volatile maskant characterized as fast drying, and also providing a vapor blanket overlying the bath,(b) placing the article into position above the level of the bath and blanket, and adjusting the temperature of the article in relation to the bath temperature,(c) lowering the article through the blanket into the bath, and withdrawing the article upwardly from the bath and through the blanket at a controlled rate characterized in that the maskant coats the article to controlled coat thickness, and also in that the bath remains substantially free of return drainage of maskant off the withdrawn article,(d) and, following said upward withdrawal, flowing a gas stream into contact with the maskant coat while the article remains above the level of the bath to assist in rapid drying of the maskant.

Abstract: A method of tensioning metallic strips on a slitting line is combined with the steps of uncoiling a metallic web having a non-uniform cross sectional thickness from an uncoiler, slitting the web into a plurality of strips having varying thicknesses, and recoiling the strips into individual strip coils on a recoiler, the tensioning method being the additional step of depositing a strippable polymeric compound onto thinner strips so that the effective cross sectional thicknesses of the thinner strips is increased to that of the thicker strips so that the strip coils formed from the strips are of similar diameter and recoil the strips at the same rate, thereby preventing the formation of slack strips. The apparatus includes a hot melt unit for generating strippable plastic in liquid form, a hot melt gun communicating with the apparatus, a support frame and movable arm on which the gun is mounted, and a motor driving a rack and pinion for positioning the hot melt gun over a selected strip coil.

Abstract: A composition and process for the removal of phenolic resin composites from aluminum and its alloys which results in a minimum of corrosion to said metals. The process uses a solvent solution of nitric acid, a hexavalent chromium and incidental water in the proportions of about 0.01-0.12 moles of hexavalent chromium and 1-1.7 moles of H.sub.2 O per mole HNO.sub.3.