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Process for stabilizing zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide in paint

US5232493A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 1992
Grant dateAug 3, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D5/1612
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to paints and paint bases, and, more specifically to a process and composition for providing a stable gel-free dispersion of zinc pyrithione plus cuprous oxide biocide in paint. In accordance with the process of the present invention, the paint or paint base is essentially water-free, and preferably contains a desiccant in order to impart desired gelation-inhibition to the paint.

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