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Universal aqueous coating compositions for pretreating metal surfaces

US6805756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2002
Grant dateOct 19, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 1, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C2222/20
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A universal aqueous composition and a process for using such a composition for pretreating metal substrates is provided. The aqueous composition includes a hydroxy functional cyclic compound, such as a tannin, in an amount of at least about 500 ppm, phosphate ions, an oxidizer-accelerator, and at least one Group IVB metal compound capable of converting to a metal oxide upon application to the metal substrate, such as a fluorozirconate or fluorotitanate. The composition may further contain fluoride ions and/or iron. The composition is particularly useful for corrosion resistance with a variety of metals such as iron, steel, zinc-coated surfaces, aluminum, and alloys thereof. A disaccharide may further be provided to prolong the useful life of the composition, particularly when used in spray applications.

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