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Polishing compound for plastic surfaces

Patent ·
OSTI ID:100993

A polishing compound for plastic surfaces is disclosed. The compound contains by weight approximately 4 to 17 parts at least one petroleum distillate lubricant, 1 to 6 parts mineral spirits, 2.5 to 15 parts abrasive particles, and 2.5 to 10 parts water. The abrasive is tripoli or a similar material that contains fine particles silica. Preferably, most of the abrasive particles are less than approximately 10 microns, more preferably less than approximately 5 microns in size. The compound is used on PLEXIGLAS{trademark}, LEXAN{trademark}, LUCITE{trademark}, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and similar plastic materials whenever a smooth, clear polished surface is desired. 5 figs.

Research Organization:
Westinghouse Savannah River Co
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-89SR18035
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,443,604/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-135,391
OSTI ID:
100993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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