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Controlled release fertilizers utilizing an epoxy polymer primer coat and methods of production

US5698002A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1994
Grant dateDec 16, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G18/7664
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Controlled release, particulate fertilizer products having a water soluble fertilizer central mass encased in a plurality of water insoluble, abrasion resistant coatings plus coating compositions and methods for the production of such products are disclosed. At least one essential inner coating is an epoxide reaction product of PA1 A. at least one epoxide resin containing at least about 2 epoxide moieties per molecule, and PA1 B. at least one amine curing agent containing at least about two N--H moieties/molecule.

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