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Method for modifying surface properties of a shaped article of an acrylic resin

US4317788A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1981
Grant dateMar 2, 1982
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2333/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A novel method is proposed for improving the surface properties or, in particular, for increasing the affinity to water of and for reducing accumulation of static electricity on the surface of a shaped article made of an acrylic resin. The inventive method comprises first exposing the surface of the shaped article to low temperature plasma of a gas having no polymerizability in plasma and then bringing the plasma-treated surface into contact with an aqueous solution containing a surface active agent. The effect of the inventive method is so strong and durable that the treated surface remains antistatic even 6 months after the treatment.

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