Patent ID: 7776108
Filing Date: 2010-08-17
Classification: C09B,C09D,D06M,D06P,D06Q

Abstract:
1. A suspension for applying a colorant to a surface, the suspension comprising: a) a fluid matrix comprising a rheology modifier comprising at least one of a cellulosic, a gum, a hydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethane, a surfactant gel, a clay, a polyester, and a chitin; and a surfactant; b) about 3% to about 10% by weight of homogeneous particles for suspension within the matrix, the homogeneous particles comprising at least one colorant, at least one polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin, a polyurethane, an acrylic, an acrylate, a polyacrylate, a polyamine, a polyamide, a polyamid, a polyimide, a polyether, a polystyrene, a polycarbonate, a polysulfone, a polyester, a polyalkyleneoxide, a polysiloxane, a polysulfide, a polyethyleneimine, a polyglycoside, a cellulose, a wax, a paraffin, a phenolic, an elastomer, a vinyl, a hot melt adhesive, a hydrophilic polycarbodiimide, a polysaccharide aldehyde derivative, a bismaleimides, a silicon, a soya oil, a linseed oil modified alkyd, a copolymer, a homopolymer, and mixtures thereof, and at least one optional first additive comprising a catalyst, a co-reactant, an accelerant, a cross-linking agent or a curative; c) at least one optional second additive comprising at least one of a propellant, an anti-corrosive agent, or a biocide; and d) a liquid carrier.