BASF Coatings GmbH (20240294769). RADIATION CURABLE COATING COMPOSITION AND SUBSTRATES COATED WITH SAID COATING COMPOSITION simplified abstract
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RADIATION CURABLE COATING COMPOSITION AND SUBSTRATES COATED WITH SAID COATING COMPOSITION
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Nicole Kathleen Swart of Muenster (DE)
Katharina Fechtner of Muenster (DE)
RADIATION CURABLE COATING COMPOSITION AND SUBSTRATES COATED WITH SAID COATING COMPOSITION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240294769 titled 'RADIATION CURABLE COATING COMPOSITION AND SUBSTRATES COATED WITH SAID COATING COMPOSITION
The patent application describes radiation curable coating compositions that improve surface roughness on plastic substrates without forming film defects. These compositions consist of a mixture of crosslinkable polymers, hydrophobic unsaturated monomers, and at least 20 wt. % of hydrophilic unsaturated monomers.
- The coating compositions can be applied to various substrates, especially plastic ones, resulting in enhanced surface roughness.
- The coatings can be layered with other coatings for improved adhesion and optical quality.
- A method for coating objects and a coated object prepared using this method are disclosed.
- The compositions can enhance the surface roughness of plastic substrates, particularly those made through additive manufacturing.
Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for coating plastic parts - Electronics industry for coating plastic components - Medical industry for coating plastic medical devices
Problems Solved: - Improves surface roughness on plastic substrates - Prevents the formation of film defects - Enhances adhesion and optical quality of coatings
Benefits: - Improved surface roughness without defects - Enhanced adhesion and optical quality - Versatile application on various substrates
Commercial Applications: Title: Enhanced Coating Compositions for Plastic Substrates This technology can be used in industries such as automotive, electronics, and medical for coating plastic parts and components, improving their surface properties and overall quality.
Questions about Enhanced Coating Compositions for Plastic Substrates: 1. How do these coating compositions compare to traditional coatings in terms of surface roughness improvement?
These compositions offer significantly improved surface roughness without the formation of film defects, making them superior to traditional coatings.
2. Are there any specific plastic substrates that show the most significant improvement with these coating compositions?
These compositions are particularly effective on plastic substrates produced through additive manufacturing, showcasing their versatility and applicability.
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed herein are radiation curable coating compositions including a mixture of crosslinkable polymers or oligomers in combination with at least one hydrophobic unsaturated monomer and at least 20 wt. % of hydrophilic unsaturated monomers. the coating of various substrates, in particular plastic substrates, with these coating compositions results in significantly improved surface roughness without the formation of undesired film defects. the coating compositions can be overcoated with commonly known coating compositions to produce multilayer coatings having an improved adhesion, especially wet adhesion, and a high optical quality. further disclosed herein are a method for forming a coating onto an object and a coated object prepared according to the method. additionally disclosed herein is a method of using the radiation curable coating composition to improve the surface roughness of plastic substrates, in particular plastic substrates produced by additive manufacturing.
