Abstract:
The invention relates to a process for using antimicrobial polymers in the protection of buildings or of monuments, by impregnating surfaces with an antimicrobial polymer.
Abstract:
A method and composition for waterproofing a substrate includes applying a coating composition to a surface of the structural unit. The coating composition includes a) an organic solvent, b) a hydrocarbon resin and c) a copolymer having styrene and diene monomer units, a polymer having olefin monomer units, or a copolymer having styrene and olefin monomer units, or mixtures thereof.
Abstract:
Oriented strand board is post-fabrication treated with a polymeric coating which includes isocyanate constituents to produce a construction material which is smooth, has high gloss, and which is resistant to water, vapor, and chemical penetration. The isocyanate constituents are most preferably MDI or PMDI, and may be present in a coating composition alone or in combination with other binder materials such as PEEG or other polyols. Prior to application of the coating composition, the surface of the oriented strand board is pretreated using heat and pressure to compress and densify wood at the surface, and to smooth out minor surface irregularities. The coating composition is then applied to the wood surface, and is cured to form a polymeric coating which bonds to the wood material. The polymeric coating is preferably a polyurethane and functions to prevent water, vapor, and chemical penetration into the oriented strand board, thereby permitting its use as a construction material in a wide variety of applications it heretofore has not achieved commercial acceptance. In addition, the polymeric coating provides the oriented strand board with a smooth surface.
Abstract:
A free-radical curable polish composition is described. The composition can be applied and cured as an ultra thin film on finished surfaces to provide enhanced chemical and mar resistance. The composition comprises an aqueous emulsion including an olefin-functional polymer or an olefin-functional prepolymer, and a silicone or silicone copolymer preferably with photoinitiators for UV and EB cure. The polish/emulsion can be applied, for example, to wet the surface of nitrocellulose lacquer wood finishes. The polish wet surface is first wiped to remove excess polish and thereafter exposed to UV radiation to provide a thin, polymerized protective film.
Abstract:
A free-radical polish composition is described. The composition can be applied and cured as an ultra thin film on finished surfaces to provide enhanced chemical and mar resistance. The composition comprises an aqueous emulsion including an olefin-functional polymer having low glass transition temperature or an olefin-functional prepolymer, and a silicone or silicone copolymer preferably with photoinitiators for UV and EB cure. The polish/emulsion can be applied, for example, to wet the surface of nitrocellulose lacquer wood finishes. The polish wet surface is first wiped to remove excess polish and thereafter exposed to UV radiation to provide a thin, polymerized permanent protective film on the polished surface.
Abstract:
A process is provided for continuously applying a substantially uniform and smooth filler of a water-based filler material to underlying wood substrates. The process comprises introducing the underlying wood substrates into a filler application area. Then, the initial temperature of the outer surface of the underlying wood substrates is determined. Prior to applying the water-based filler material, the initial temperature of said water-based filler material is determined. Prior to applying same to said underlying wood substrates, the initial temperature of the water-based filler material is continuously adjusted, based on the initial temperature of the underlying wood substrate, so that the final temperature of the water-based filler material of the outer surface of the underlying substrate is maintained. The water-based filler material is continuously applied to the outer surface of the underlying wood substrates in the filler application area. Underlying wood substrates that are substantially uniformly and smoothly coated with said water-based filler material are formed by this process.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for testing, adjusting and maintaining the viscosity of paint used in a vacuum applicator painting apparatus. By maintaining the paint viscosity within an optimum range, a layer of paint is applied to all surfaces and edges of workpieces to be painted is in a most economical, efficient and complete manner. Also disclosed is an improved painting apparatus of the vacuum applicator type for uniformly and efficiently painting large numbers of workpieces such as plywood boards.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method for providing a wood substrate with durability against weathering comprising at least two steps (A) and (B). Step (A) consists of appying to the wood substrate a transparent treatment comprising an organosilicon-containing compound having at least one hydrolyzable silyl group in a carrier for said compound. Step (B) consists of thereafter coating the wood substrate with a transparent, film-forming, coating composition. The coating composition is characterized in that a transparent free film from the coating composition retains an elongation of at least 20 percent after at least 1,000 hours exposure in a Xenon Weatherometer.
Abstract:
A violin and a method for finishing a violin are provided. The violin comprises a plurality of coats of white shellac applied to the violin and interspersed with at least one color coat. Preferably, the shellac coats comprise a plurality of base coats applied directly to the wood of the violin, and the color coat is applied over the base coats. The color coat preferably comprises a turpentine base. The top coats of white shellac are applied over the color coats. The interior of the violin may also be coated with one or two coats of white shellac.
Abstract:
Water repellent treating compositions are based upon olefin and paraffin materials containing a substantial proportion of compounds containing from 20 to 24 carbon atoms. The treating compositions are especially useful for application to wood. Additives such as wood preservatives, alkyd resins and, in especially preferred compositions, organic ionizable compounds are included. The preferred compositions are useful for application to wood substrates which are subsequently electrostatically sprayed with a topcoating.