Abstract: The improved coating of the present invention provides a protective coating for pipe, tubular shapes, other metal members, and metal structures. The protective coating comprises a polymer concrete, which is preferably a mixture of an organic resin, a filler material and a chemical activator. The organic resin is preferably a mixture of thermosetting polymer resins, such as bisphenol A based epoxy, bisphenol A based epoxy blended with polyglycol di-epoxide, and polyglycol di-epoxide. The filler material may be calcium carbonate, silica flour, zeosphere, talc, or kaolin, and preferably is of up to 200 mesh in size. The chemical activator preferably is an amine, such as aminoethylpiperazine or tetraethylene pentamine.

Abstract: A method for finishing or coating a metal substrate, in which the metal is first coated with a silane adhesion promoter as a thin film prior to application of a primer and/or basecoat or topcoat. The method, useful in the original manufacture of trucks, does not require sanding or baking to achieve adhesion of the coating to the substrate.

Abstract: Aqueous primer compositions containing substantially no volatile organic solvents, suitable for promoting the bonding of a metal adherend to a second adherend, are prepared by dispersing one or more solid epoxy resins and a solid curing agent into water such that the particle sizes of the solids are less than 30 .mu.m. The primer compositions are environmentally superior to solvent based primers without loss of physical properties, are storage stable, and exhibit excellent solvent resistance.

Abstract: It is an objective of the present invention to provide, in particular, a curable composition of an extremely high utility which yields a cured film having excellent acid resistance and the like. The curable composition of the present invention is used mainly for paints, adhesives, or sealing agents. The curable composition is based on crosslinking reaction between a specific substituted methyl ester group exemplified by an alkoxymethyl ester group and other functional groups, i.e., an epoxy group and an active hydrogen-containing group such as a hydroxyl group, a carbamate group, and an acetoacetoxy group.

Abstract: Described is a method for manufacturing a coal tar enamel-coated steel pipe, in which a primer coat of epoxy resin is applied to a preheated steel pipe, and coal tar enamel is applied to the primer coat prior to full curing of the latter. The resulting coated steel pipes, which also are described, exhibit excellent resistance to cathodic disbondment, heat and water. In some embodiments the primer includes a silane coupling agent.

Abstract: The improved coating of the present invention provides a protective coating for pipe, tubular shapes, other metal members, and metal structures. The protective coating comprises a polymer concrete, which is preferably a mixture of an organic resin, a filler material and a chemical activator. The organic resin is preferably a mixture of thermosetting polymer resins, such as bisphenol A based epoxy, bisphenol A based epoxy blended with polyglycol di-epoxide, and polyglycol di-epoxide. The filler material may be calcium carbonate, silica flour, zeosphere, talc, or kaolin, and preferably is of up to 200 mesh in size. The chemical activator preferably is an amine, such as aminoethylpiperazine or tetraethylene pentamine.

Abstract: A process for applying a color-plus-clear composite coating to a substrate is provided. The process comprises applying to the substrate a pigmented or colored film-forming composition to form a base coat and applying to the base coat a transparent film-forming composition to form a clear coat over the base coat. The base coat comprises a resinous binder; a tricarbamoyl triazine compound having the formula C.sub.3 N.sub.3 (NHCOXR).sub.3, wherein X is nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus, or carbon, and R is a lower alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, of mixtures of lower alkyl groups; and a pigment to act as the colorant. In a second embodiment of the invention, the base coat comprises a resinous binder, a capped polyisocyanate, and a pigment; and the clear coat comprises a polyepoxide and a polyacid crosslinking agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable resin composition which provides cured film having not only excellent acid resistance but also good weather resistance, good mar resistance and seal cracking resistance because of its high extensibility. The curable resin composition comprises (a) 20 to 80% by weight of a polymer having carboxyl and carboxylate groups; and (b) 2% to 80% by weight of a polymer having hydroxyl and epoxy groups. The present invention also provides a process for forming a cured film using the resin composition.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electronic part includes a step of preparing a molten resin bathtub used for coating the outer surface of the electronic part. On a surface of the resin in the molten resin bathtub, a layer of a surface-active agent is formed. The electronic part body is dipped via the solvent layer into the molten resin bathtub. After coating the electronic part body with the molten resin, the electronic part body is removed from the molten resin bathtub. The molten resin is cured by heating and the resin layer is formed on the electronic part body.

Abstract: Curable coating compositions based on polyepoxide-containing polymers and polyacid curing agents are disclosed. The polyepoxide-containing polymers contain one or more pendant groups of carbamate, urea or urethane groups. The coating compositions are useful as clear coats in composite color plus clear coatings where the pendant groups provide for intercoat adhesion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the preparation of multicoat finishes of the basecoat/clearcoat type in which transparent topcoats are employed which contain(A) as binder, an autocrosslinkable polyacrylate resin which contains on statistical average at least one epoxide group, at least one acid anhydride group and at least 0.2 tri-, di- or monoalkoxysilane group per molecule, or a mixture of such autocrosslinkable polyacrylate resins, and(B) at least one acid and/or at least one base as crosslinking catalyst.

Abstract: A corrosion inhibiting composition is provided. The composition comprises an intrinsically conductive polymer, e.g. polyaniline or polypyrrole, blended in a binder material, preferably a non-thermoplastic matrix, the blend being capable of adhering to a metal surface to provide enhanced corrosion resistance to the metal. The blend provides corrosion resistance in a variety of corrosive environments such as acidic, alkaline, and salt environments. A method for protecting metal surfaces from corrosive attack by applying the corrosion inhibiting composition is provided, as well as two component corrosion inhibiting coatings, corrosion inhibited thin films of metal adhered to an intrinsically conducting polymer containing substrate, and corrosion inhibited metal bilayers.

Abstract: Filiform corrosion of aluminum and of chrome-plated steel is prevented by covering the surface of the bare metal with a powder coating containing a major amount of a thermosetting resin selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyesters, and acrylics; a minor, adhesion promoting amount of an epoxy resin; and either an ultra-violet light absorber or a hindered amine light stabilizer or a mixture of both, and baking the coated article to give a clear coating on the metal.

Abstract: A method or producing multilayer coatings, more particularly for lacquering of motor vehicles in which at least three immediately adjacent layers with alternating effective charge of the used binders are applied. The coating agents can be made polar e.g. by using resins containing ionic groups.

Abstract: An organic composite coated steel sheet having a high cosmetic corrosion resistance and excellent image clarity which is desired on, for example, the outside of an outer plate forming an automobile body. The steel sheet has a chromate layer formed on the surface of a zinc or a zinc alloy plate steel sheet, and containing a specific weight of chromium, and an organic resin film formed on the chromate layer from a mixture in specific proportions of a blocked urethane-modified epoxy resin and a rust-preventing additive, and having a thickness of 0.2 to 2 microns. The resin is a mixture in specific proportions of a modified epoxy resin (A) which consists of an epoxy resin and a polyfunctional amine, and may further contain a monoisocyanate, or phosphoric acid, and a blocked urethane (B) which consists of a high molecular weight polyol having a molecular weight of 400 or more, a polyisocyanate and a blocking agent. A process for manufacturing the strip is also disclosed.

Abstract: Powder coating compositions based on epoxy functional copolymers and polycarboxylic acid curing agents are disclosed. The compositions have high epoxy content providing for excellent physical and chemical properties. In addition, the compositions are formulated such that they have a relatively low melt viscosity which provides for good flow and excellent coating appearance. The compositions are useful as clear coats.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curable resin composition which provides cured film having not only excellent acid resistance but also good weather resistance and good mar resistance. The curable resin composition comprises (a) a hydroxyl and carboxyl group containing polymer, (b) a carboxyl and carboxylate group containing polymer, and (c) a hydroxyl and epoxy group containing polymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thermosetting resin composition which provides cured film having not only excellent acid resistance but also good weather resistance, good mar resistance and high water repellency. The thermosetting resin composition comprises (a) a fluorinated polymer having a hydroxyl group and/or an acid group, (b) a polymer having a carboxyl group and a carboxylic ester, and (c) a polymer having a hydroxyl group and an epoxy group.

Abstract: A lead-free anticorrosive formulation applied in layer form for the protection of metal films applied to transparent supports, said formulation comprising a binder consisting of at least one resin selected from the group consisting of isomerized rubber, urethane oil, alkyd, modified alkyd, acrylic, phenol and epoxy resins; at least one melamine resin; a corrosion-inhibiting pigment consisting cyanoacetylurea; fillers; metal oxides; at least one solvent; and adhesion promoting additives. Said formulation being particularly useful with mirrors, reflective surfaces and the like.

Abstract: A process is described for producing multilayer coatings in which a first coating layer of a first aqueous coating medium is applied to an electrically conducting substrate by electrophoretic deposition, is provided wet-in-wet with a second coating layer of a second aqueous coating medium, followed by joint stoving, wherein a coating medium based on one or more vehicles stabilised by ionic groups and which crosslink on stoving with the formation of urethane groups is used for the second coating layer, and the coating media are selected so that the maximum pigment/vehicle weight ratio of the first coating medium is 1:1, that the ratio of the pigment/vehicle weight ratio of the first coating medium to that of the second coating medium is up to 1.

Abstract: A heat exchanger is immersed in a hydrophilic-film-forming solution in order to form a hydrophilic film on the surface of the heat exchanger. The film applied on the heat exchanger is then dried to a semi-dry state and while this film is semi-dry, an antimicrobial agent is permeated into the hydrophilic film. Then it is completely dried. By following this process, it is possible to permeate a large amount of antimicrobial agent near the surface of the film, increasing the antimicrobial effect and at the same time, the effect is retained over a long period of time because the antimicrobial agent is not coated on the surface and, therefore, is not washed away with water.

Abstract: The process for manufacturing strings according to the invention is of the type comprising a step in which a thread is produced from fibres, a step in which the thread is impregnated with a resin, a step in which the impregnated thread is coated with a synthetic material to provide it with a sheath, a step in which the synthetic material is caused to be completely cross-linked, and a step in which the thickness of the sheath is adjusted. It is characterized by use of discontinuous fibres that are subjected to textile operations of intersecting and drawing-twisting. The process according to the invention makes it possible to produce strings designed to be subjected to tensile stress, in particular strings for rackets and musical instruments.

Abstract: A method for forming a coating film by sequentially forming a pigmented base coat and a clear top coat on a substrate. The pigmented base coat composition includes (1) an OH-containing resin, (2) an amino resin, (3) a polyorganosiloxane resin a number average molecule weight of at least 1,000 and having at least two groups per molecule selected from a silanol group and an alkoxysilane group and (4) a flaky metal or a mica powder in (5) an organic solvent. The clear top coat composition includes (1) an OH- and epoxy-containing base resin which additionally contains at least one of a silanol group and a hydrolyzable group bound directly to a silicon atom, (2) a curing catalyst and (3) an organic solvent.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming a coating film by forming in sequence a pigmented base coat and a clear top coat on a substrate followed by finishing by the two-coat one-bake technique, the method being characterized by using, as a coating composition for pigmented base coat formation, a composition comprising, as essential components thereof,(1) an OH-containing resin,(2) an amino resin,(3) a polyorganosiloxane which has, on an average, at least two groups, per molecule, each selected from the class consisting of a silanol group and an alkoxysilane group and has a number average molecular weight of at least 1,000,(4) a metal chelate compound(5) a flaky metal powder and/or a mica powder, and(6) an organic solvent,and using, as a coating composition for clear top coat formation, a composition comprising, as essential components thereof,(1) an OH- and epoxy-containing base resin which further contains at least one group selected from the group consisting of a silanol group and a hydrolyzable group bo

Abstract: A coated article is described comprising a substrate having thereon a color-plus-clear composite coating wherein(a) the color layer of the composite coating is derived from a coating composition comprising:(1) a polymer component having active hydrogen-containing groups thereon,(2) an aminoplast curing agent,(3) an acid cure catalyst, and(4) an amine selected from the group consisting of substituted or unsubstituted pyridine or a substituted or unsubstituted N-alkyl primary amine, and(b) the clear layer of the composite coating is derived from a curable coating composition comprising an epoxy-functional component and an acid-functional or anhydride-functional component.

Abstract: A multilayer pipe surface coating for water system elements requiring high corrosion resistance includes at least one conversion layer and one thermosetting synthetic resin layer.

Abstract: A coated article is described comprising a substrate having thereon a color-plus-clear composite coating wherein(a) the color layer of the composite coating is derived from a coating composition comprising:(1) a polymer component having active hydrogen-containing groups thereon,(2) an aminoplast curing agent,(3) an acid cure catalyst, and(4) a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl amine having at least one alkyl substituent of at least 8 carbon atoms, and(b) the clear layer of the composite coating is derived from a curable coating composition comprising an epoxy-functional component and an acid-functional or anhydride-functional component.

Abstract: In one form of the invention, an electronic device having a conformally coated Faraday cage, comprising a non-conductive conformal layer (30) substantially coveting the electronic device (10, 12) and a conductive conformal layer (34) substantially coveting the non-conductive conformal layer.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming a coating film by forming in sequence a pigmented base coat and a clear top coat on a substrate followed by finishing by the two-coat one-bake technique, the method being characterized by using, as a coating composition for pigmented base coat formation, a composition comprising, as essential components thereof,(1) an OH-containing resin,(2) an amino resin,(3) a polyorganosiloxane(4) a flaky metal powder and/or a mica powder, and( 5 ) an organic solvent,and using, as a coating composition for clear top coat formation, a composition comprising, as essential components thereof,(1) an OH-containing base resin which further contains at least one group selected from the class consisting of a silanol group and a hydrolyzable group bound directly to a silicon atom,( 2 ) an amino resin, and( 3 ) an organic solvent.

Abstract: A thermosetting coating composition containingA) one or more binders convertible into liquid or dissolved form at least at the curing temperature and containing acidic groups, basic groups or ionic groups of similar charge,B) one or more binders convertible into liquid or dissolved form at least at the curing temperature and containing basic groups where (A) contains acidic groups, acidic groups where (A) contains basic groups or ionic groups of like charge opposite to the charge of the ionic groups of (A), binder (B) being noninterdiffusible under storage and application conditions, but interdiffusible with binder (A) under hardening conditions, andC) optionally standard solvents, pigments and/or typical paint auxiliaries and/or additives which do not lead to any interdiffusion of the binders A) and B) under storage and application conditions,and a process for the production of coatings by application of the coating composition and subsequent thermal curing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming a coating film, comprising the steps of:(a) coating a metal panel with a cationic electrophoretic coating composition and heating the composition to form an electrophoretic coating,(b) applying to the electrophoretic coating an aqueous primer containing a polyurethane emulsion prepared by subjecting a carboxyl-containing urethane prepolymer to chain extension by water,(c) applying an intermediate coating composition to the primer surface,(d) baking the aqueous primer and the intermediate coating composition at the same time, and(e) applying a top coating composition to the cured coating and baking the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a highly corrosion resistant organic composite-plated steel sheet which is inhibited from liberation of chromium, which comprises forming a chromate film comprising a composition of the following (A) as a first layer at a coating amount of 5-150 mg/m.sup.2 as a solid film on the surface of a zinc or zinc alloy plated or zinc composite alloy plated steel sheet and then, coating on the first layer an organic solvent coating composition of the following (B) as a second layer at a thickness of 0.3-5 .mu.m as a solid film.(A) coating type chromate bath composition1 Cr.sup.6+ : 1-30 g/l,2 Cr.sup.3+ : 1-30 g/l,3 Cr.sup.6+ /Cr.sup.3+ weight ratio: 0.2-2.0,4 HF+H.sub.3 PO.sub.4 : 1-60 g/l,5 HF+H.sub.3 PO.sub.4 /Cr.sup.3+ weight ratio: 0.5-3.5, and6 silane coupling agent/Cr.sup.6+ molar ratio: 0.05-0.

Abstract: A radiation curable primer coating composition is provided comprising (a) a reaction product of an epoxide compound and an ethylenically unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, (b) a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is hydrogen atom or methyl, A is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkylene group, and n is 0, 1 or 2; and (c) a compound having at least one epoxy group per molecule.The composition may be applied onto a steel substrate and cured by the irradiation of an actinic radiation for improving properties of subsequently applied polyolefin coatings thereon.

Abstract: A method of making a screw threaded fastener (1, 10) for fixing cladding to a building includes the steps of applying a mastic covering (5, 15) to a screw threaded portion (4, 13) of the fastener, and applying a non-sticky protective coating (6, 16) to the outside of the mastic covering (5, 15) so as to prevent the fasteners (1, 10) from sticking together during handling and packaging of the same. Preferably the protective coating (6, 16) is as coating of a waxy substance and is applied to the outside of the mastic covering (5, 15) by means of a dipping or spraying process or operation. The fasteners are then easy to use and form a water-tight, moisture and vapor-proof seal with respect to their supports or substrates. The waxy coating (16) may also be applied to the drill point (12) so as to act as a lubricant during driving of the fastener.

Abstract: An electrodepositable primer composition having improved delamination resistance with regard to automotive topcoats is disclosed. The composition is particularly useful in conjunction with topcoats which transmit ultraviolet radiation. The composition includes an ionic resin and a hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) which is preferably a hindered aminoether light stabilizer. A preferred hindered aminoether light stabilizer is bis-(1-octyloxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-piperidinyl)sebacate. The invention also includes a process for coating a substrate by applying the above-described primer composition and subsequently applying a topcoat. The process can alternatively include applying a standard primer composition to a substrate and subsequently applying a HALS compound to the electrodeposited substrate.

Abstract: A stable one package etch-resistant film-forming composition is disclosed. The composition includes a polyepoxide component having an epoxy equivalent weight on resin solids of less than about 600. The composition further includes a polyacid curing agent having an average acid functionality of greater than 2. The composition is substantially free of basic esterification catalyst, has a cured softening point of greater than about 20.degree. C., and is stable for use as a single-component composition. Also disclosed is a process for applying a color-plus-clear composite coating to a substrate which includes applying a acid-catalyzed thermosetting film-forming composition to a substrate to form a basecoat. The process also comprises applying a stable etch-resistant film-forming composition to the basecoat which includes a polyepoxide and a polyacid curing agent as described above, wherein the topcoat is substantially free of basic esterification catalyst, has a cured softening point of greater than about 20.

Abstract: Thermosetting powder coating compositions and their method of application to substrates primed with an electrodeposited coating are disclosed. The powder coating composition comprises a solid particulated mixture of a polyepoxide and an elastomer-modified phenolic compound which is a reaction product of an epoxy resin, a functionalized elastomer and a phenolic compound. The use of the elastomer-modified phenolic composition permits the preparation of low viscosity, stable powder coating formulations for chip-resistant coatings.

Abstract: Isocyanate-free coating compositions, capable of forming a durable coating under ambient conditions, are claimed comprising(A) at least one polymer, oligomer or combinations thereof selected from the group consisting of acrylic, urethane and urea polymers and oligomers having a number average molecular weight of at least about 100 and bearing at least two aziridinyl groups defined by the following structural formula: ##STR1## wherein X represents O, S, NH, NR, wherein R represents an alkyl having from one to 12 carbon atoms, or higher, or phenyl,R.sub.1 represents (CH.sub.2)m.sub.1, m.sub.1 being an integer ranging from 1 to 3 andR.sub.2 represents H, CH.sub.

Abstract: A stable one package etch-resistant film-forming composition is disclosed. The composition includes a polyepoxide component having an epoxy equivalent weight on resin solids of less than about 600. The composition further includes a polyacid curing agent having an average acid functionality of greater than 2. The composition is substantially free of basic esterification catalyst, has a cured softening point of greater than about 20.degree. C., and is stable for use as a single-component composition. Also disclosed is a process for applying a color-plus-clear composite coating to a substrate which includes applying a acid-catalyzed thermosetting film-forming composition to a substrate to form a basecoat. The process also comprises applying a stable etch-resistant film-forming composition to the basecoat which includes a polyepoxide and a polyacid curing agent as described above, wherein the topcoat is substantially free of basic esterification catalyst, has a cured softening point of greater than about 20.

Abstract: A method of applying a layer of exogenous inorganic oxide to a metal article which method involves heating a coating of a coupling agent for a temperature and for a time sufficient to convert the coating to a layer of exogenous inorganic oxide. Also a method of adhering a metal article to an adhesive and/or a composite and a method of adhering a metal article to a substrate.

Abstract: A method of providing a substrate with a thin film coating of multiple layers by a single immersion of a substrate having active hydrogens on its surface into a coating solution including two or more dissimilar hydrolyzable and condensable organometallic compounds, water, a solvent, and a base, the solution having undergone substantially no polymer growth, for a time sufficient to form in situ the film on the substrate, removing and drying the coated substrate.

Abstract: Two methods are provided for applying and forming a protective composite coating on a metallic substrate. In the first method, the substrate is heated to a temperature between about 175.degree. C. and 275.degree. C. and a powdered coating of epoxy resin between 100 and 400 microns thick is applied to the outer surface of the heated substrate. A premixed powder coating of epoxy resin and polyolefin is applied directly onto the epoxy resin coating, forming an interlayer of interspersed domains of epoxy and polyolefin between about 100 and 400 microns in thickness. On to this, powdered polyolefin is sprayed to produce a polyolefin sheath coating for the metallic substrate between 200 and 1000 microns in thickness. In the second embodiment of the method, the interlayer is formed by spraying pure epoxy resin powder and polyolefin powder from separate sources simultaneously onto the substrate. By these methods, a metallic substrate coated with a composite epoxy/polyolefin protective coating is produced.

Abstract: This invention permits, in a colored galvanized coating using Ti-Zn, Mn-Zn, Ti-Mn-Zn, (Ti, Mn)-(Cu, Ni, Cr)-Zn, etc., to clearly and stably develop yellow, purple, green, blue or other color by controlling the composition of a galvanizing bath and oxidizing conditions. Further, gold, dark red, olive gray and iridecence color which have not yet obtained can be developed. The color development effected by this invention is clearer than conventional. Instead of galvanizing, the spraying process may be adopted. The surface painting on the colored zinc coating is effective.

Abstract: A container for baking and browning food when subjected to microwave energy and method of making same. A metal substrate has a ferrite-containing coating with a thickness between about 9.5 mils and about 10.5 mils on one surface and a coating on the other surface suitable for use in a microwave oven. The ferrite-containing coating includes a ferrite and a binder of epoxy resin and polyamide resin and plasticizer resin with the ratio by weight of ferrite to binder maintained between about 1.0 to about 1.8 to 1.0. The coated metal is cold drawn to provide a container suitable for heating various foods to a specified temperature in a short time. The coating is applied to the metal as a paint and then dried. Multiple thin coatings are applied to obtain the final thickness.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coating method comprising the steps of applying a base coat composition to a substrate, applying a clear coating composition to the coated surface while the applied base coat composition is still uncured and curing the two coating compositions thus applied at the same time, the method being characterized in that the base coat composition is an aqueous one containing a coloring pigment and that the clear coating composition is a curable one containing a basal resin and a curing catalyst as main components, the basal resin being a resin (Y) having in the molecule hydroxyl group and/or hydrolyzable group both directly attached to the silicon atom, and epoxy group or a resin mixture (Z) of a resin or a compound (Z-1) having hydroxyl group and/or hydrolyzable group both directly attached to the silicon atom and a resin (Z-2) having epoxy group.

Abstract: The present invention provides a film-coated shaped material for use in sealing an electronic part having high shape retentivity and prepared by blanking a film-coated epoxy resin sheet in a shape in conformity with the configuration of the electronic part, the epoxy resin sheet comprising a plastics film having a thickness of 10 to 1000.mu. and a layer of a curable epoxy resin composition in a substantially uncured state and formed on one surface of the film, the epoxy resin composition comprising per 100 parts by weight of an epoxy resin, 5 to 50 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin having a number average molecular weight of at least 5000, 5 to 300 parts by weight of an inorganic filler and a curing agent, and a chip sealing material flow preventing frame comprising the above film-coated epoxy resin.

Abstract: A conductive coating composition containing a binder and pigment in a pigment to binder weight ratio of about 15:100 to 100:100; wherein the binder contains(A) a multifunctional amine, a polyamide resin, polyamidoamine resin or any mixtures thereof; and(B) a multifunctional epoxy resin;wherein the electrically conductive pigment is a silica which is either amorphous silica, a silica containing material or a silica coated pigment, the silica is in association with a two-dimensional network of antimony-containing tin oxide crystallites in which the antimony content ranges from about 1-30% by weight of the tin oxide and the composition forms a coating on a substrate that has a surface conductivity of at least 100 Ransburg units. The coating can be used on metal or plastic substrates or previously coated substrates of either plastic or metal to render the substrate conductive and easily grounded for electrostatic spraying.

Abstract: This invention is directed to composite coating for maintaining low moisture levels at the surface of solid substrates. One embodiment of the invention comprises a coating having a desiccant layer between layers of the same or different elastomeric polymers. Another embodiment comprises a layer of elastomeric polymer covered with a layer of an elastomeric polymer/desiccant mixture. The composite coating may be applied to integrated circuits to prevent corrosion thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a steel sheet having an organic composite plating layer excellent in press workability, spot weldability, electrodeposition coatability and corrosion resistance which comprises a zinc plated, aluminum plated or zinc base composite alloy steel sheet, a first layer of an insoluble chromate film of 5% or less in the content of water-soluble matter formed on the surface of the steel sheet at a coverage of 10-150 mg/m.sup.2 in terms of chromium content and a second layer of a coating composition having the following composition coated at a thickness of 0.3-5 .mu.

Abstract: The method of making a friction locking fastener of the type having in the thread grooves a first deposit formed of a mixture of an uncured epoxy resin and a radiation-curable, film-forming material, and a second deposit of a fluid curing agent and a radiation-curable, film-forming material. The deposits are made in the thread grooves at circumferentially spaced locations so that a very thin coating of the radiation-curable, film-forming material develops at the surface of each deposit. The deposits are subjected to high intensity ultraviolet radiation for a few seconds to transform the coatings developed on the surfaces of the deposits into thin, continuous, flexible, non-tacky protective films which cover the still fluid deposits in the thread grooves of the article. Alternatively, when one or both the resin and the curing agent are microencapsulated. They may be contained in a single mixture which includes the radiation-curable material.