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Copolymer primer for aluminum alloy food and beverage containers

US6030710A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1997
Grant dateFeb 29, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31692
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aluminum alloy sheet is provided with a primer layer comprising a reaction product of aluminum oxide or hydroxide and a vinylphosphonic acid-acrylic acid copolymer, coated with a polymer coating composition containing polyvinyl chloride or an epoxy. The polymer coated aluminum alloy sheet is shaped into container bodies for food containers or container end panels for aluminum food and beverage containers.

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