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Surface modified, U.V. stabilized, polyvinyl chloride article

US4865880A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 1987
Grant dateSep 12, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2327/06
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A surface modified, U.V. stabilized opaque polyvinyl chloride resin article and process for making same is described. The article includes a white pigment, such as titanium dioxide, in low amounts. The modified surface is substantially free of residual stabilizer and solvent, and its appearance and degree of surface perfection is substantially the same as an unmodified side of the article. The process of the invention is characterized by the steps of immersing the polyvinyl chloride article is immersed in a suitable liquid media, then contacted with a solution of an ultraviolet light stabilizer in a suitable organic solvent, and residual stabilizer and solvent are displaced in situ, i.e. in a non-evaporative environment without contacting the air.

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