Compositions and methods for coating food cans
US7745508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L87/005
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition for coating food cans is disclosed. The composition comprises a polyester, an acrylic copolymer and a crosslinker; the polyester and acrylic copolymer have been compatibilized in some way, such as through graft copolymerization. Methods for compatibilizing acrylics and polyesters are also disclosed as are methods for coating cans using compositions comprising acrylic and polyesters.
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