Patent ID: 7037966

Claim:
A fluoropolymer resin-based coating composition having extended pot life and capable of forming a hydrophilic surface coating having superior weatherability, and stain resistance comprising: a) at least 30 percent by weight of at least one fluoropolymer; b) from 0.1 to 20 percent by weight of at least one organosilicate; and c) 0.1 to 40 percent by weight of at least one water scavenger, wherein said water scavenger is selected from the group consisting of molecular sieves, gypsum, zeolites, alumina, synthetic clays, and mixtures thereof; all percentages based on the total resin solids content of the composition; wherein said composition is free of alcohol-based solvents, and wherein said coating composition is in the form or a powder coating or a solvent-based coating.