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Retroreflective sheeting with improved topcoat

US5514441A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1994
Grant dateMay 7, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31609
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Retroreflective sheeting having an aliphatic polyurethane topcoat is described. The aliphatic polyurethane topcoat is obtainable from a mixture comprising (A) an aliphatic polyurethane derived from an aliphatic polyisocyanate and a polyester polyol prepared from a mixture comprising (A-1) a dicarboxylic acid component comprising isophthalic acid as the major dicarboxylic acid; and (A-2) a polyol component; and (B) cellulose acetate butyrate. The mixture also may contain (C) at least one non-reactive solvent, and optionally, (D) one or more surfactants including, for example, hydroxy-containing non-silicone surfactants.

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