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Waterborne coating compositions for metal containers

US6008273A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1997
Grant dateDec 28, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D163/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A waterborne coating composition for metal containers, a method of coating a metal container, and a metal article useful as a food or beverage container are disclosed. The waterborne coating compositions are thermoplastic and self-crosslinkable materials and comprise: (a) an epoxy resin; (b) a water-dispersible acrylic resin; (c) an optional solid filler; (d) a fugitive base; and an aqueous carrier, wherein the waterborne coating composition contains 450 grams or less of volatile organic compounds per kilogram of nonvolatile material.

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