Inventors:
Robert D. Edwards - Gibsonia PA, US
Jackie L. Kulfan - Mars PA, US
Calum H. Munro - Wexford PA, US
Assignee:
PPG Industries Ohio, Inc. - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
C08F 2/45, B29C 9/06
US Classification:
428407, 428402, 428403, 428404, 428405, 264 13, 264 7, 264 10, 522 71, 522 74, 522 77, 522 79, 522 81, 522 83, 522150, 522153, 522154, 522182, 523171, 527212, 527215, 527222, 527219
Abstract:
Methods for making composite flakes are disclosed. The composite flakes are formed from particles and one or more monomers and/or resins or resin systems. The polymer matrix of the flakes is highly crosslinked and/or high molecular weight. Use of the particles in powder coatings is also disclosed.