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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 25, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 22, 1999
Alan J. Kaylo, Glenshaw, PA (US);
Richard F. Karabin, Ruffs Dale, PA (US);
Tie Lan, Lake Zurich, IL (US);
Michael G. Sandala, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
PPG Industries Ohio, Inc., Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
Provided are curable coating compositions comprised of any of a variety of film-forming polymers containing reactive functional groups, a curing agent containing functional groups which are reactive with the functional groups of the polymer, and an exfoliated silicate material derived from a layered silicate which has been exfoliated with a polymer which is compatible with both the film-forming polymer and the curing agent. The inclusion of the exfoliated silicate material enhances coating properties such as adhesion, appearance, crater resistance, and rheology control.