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Photochromic epoxy resin coating composition and articles having such a coating

US6268055A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1998
Grant dateJul 31, 2001
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31511
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described are photochromic epoxy resin coatings that meet commercially acceptable "cosmetic" standards for optical coatings. Also described are articles having such coatings. The coatings exhibit a Fischer microhardness of from 50 to 150 Newtons per mm.sup.2 and desirable photochromic properties, i.e., the formation of darker activated colors and faster rates of photochromic activation and fade when irradiated with ultraviolet light.

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