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Methods for coating food cans

US7803415B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2007
Grant dateSep 28, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2027

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  • 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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