The invention relates to mixtures containing, as component (A) ammonium polyphosphate and, as component (B) a soluble ionic compound which contains sulfate and/or is capable of releasing sulfate ions. The invention also relates to a method for producing such mixtures and to the use thereof.

To retain voids in a paint film even if the paint film is subjected to pressure during storage, transportation, and press working. A pre-painted metal sheet according to the present invention includes: a metal sheet; and a void-containing paint film, which is located on at least one surface of the metal sheet, with dispersed fine particles and voids, wherein when a cross-section of the void-containing paint film cut in a thickness direction of the void-containing paint film is observed, the voids are present in 40 to 95 area % of a total area of the cross-section of the void-containing paint film when an average particle diameter of the fine particles is t [μm] and an average film thickness of the void-containing paint film is T [μm], a ratio t/T is in a range of 0.7 to 3.0, and an elastic modulus of the fine particles, when compressed by 10% from the thickness direction, is 30 MPa or more.

To retain voids in a paint film even if the paint film is subjected to pressure during storage, transportation, and press working. A pre-painted metal sheet according to the present invention includes: a metal sheet; and a void-containing paint film, which is located on at least one surface of the metal sheet, with dispersed fine particles and voids, wherein when a cross-section of the void-containing paint film cut in a thickness direction of the void-containing paint film is observed, the voids are present in 40 to 95 area % of a total area of the cross-section of the void-containing paint film when an average particle diameter of the fine particles is t [μm] and an average film thickness of the void-containing paint film is T [μm], a ratio t/T is in a range of 0.7 to 3.0, and an elastic modulus of the fine particles, when compressed by 10% from the thickness direction, is 30 MPa or more.

A mantel for a fireplace includes a mantel body and a heat resistant coating. The mantel body has a frame, wherein each portion of the frame is formed of a first heat resistant material. The mantel body also has an overlay housing secured to the frame, wherein each portion of the overlay housing is formed of a second heat resistant material. The heat resistant coating is applied to the mantel body and is more particularly a powder coating.

A mantel for a fireplace includes a mantel body and a heat resistant coating. The mantel body has a frame, wherein each portion of the frame is formed of a first heat resistant material. The mantel body also has an overlay housing secured to the frame, wherein each portion of the overlay housing is formed of a second heat resistant material. The heat resistant coating is applied to the mantel body and is more particularly a powder coating.

The present disclosure provides a method for forming a barrier coating on a surface of a substrate. The method includes applying a barrier coating forming solution to the substrate, allowing the applied barrier coating forming solution to partially cure, applying an antimicrobial coating forming solution atop the partially cured barrier coating forming solution, and allowing the two applied coatings to fully cure or dry to produce a multifunctional surface coating. The barrier coating forming solution includes at least one performance component other an antimicrobial component, and the antimicrobial coating forming solution includes an antimicrobial component. A formed multifunctional surface coating produced according to the method positions the antimicrobial component at a concentrated amount at or near the surface of the formed multifunctional coating.

The present disclosure provides a method for forming a barrier coating on a surface of a substrate. The method includes applying a barrier coating forming solution to the substrate, allowing the applied barrier coating forming solution to partially cure, applying an antimicrobial coating forming solution atop the partially cured barrier coating forming solution, and allowing the two applied coatings to fully cure or dry to produce a multifunctional surface coating. The barrier coating forming solution includes at least one performance component other an antimicrobial component, and the antimicrobial coating forming solution includes an antimicrobial component. A formed multifunctional surface coating produced according to the method positions the antimicrobial component at a concentrated amount at or near the surface of the formed multifunctional coating.

The present invention is directed towards a powder coating composition comprising a binder; a thermally conductive, electrically insulative filler material; and, optionally, a thermoplastic material and/or a core-shell polymer. The present invention is also directed to a substrate comprising a coating layer deposited from the powder coating composition of the present invention, as well as methods of coating a substrate.

The present invention is directed towards a powder coating composition comprising a binder; a thermally conductive, electrically insulative filler material; and, optionally, a thermoplastic material and/or a core-shell polymer. The present invention is also directed to a substrate comprising a coating layer deposited from the powder coating composition of the present invention, as well as methods of coating a substrate.

A coating composition having excellent non-combustibility and weather resistance. The coating composition may include a silicone modified polyester resin, a curing agent, a pigment, and a flame retardant, wherein the silicone modified polyester resin is prepared by condensation polymerization of a silicone intermediate, an alcohol monomer, and an acid monomer, the alcohol monomer includes a trifunctional or lower aliphatic alcohol and a tetrafunctional aliphatic alcohol in a weight ratio of 80 to 60:20 to 40, the acid monomer includes an aromatic acid and an aliphatic acid in a weight ratio of 20 to 40:80 to 60, and the mixing ratio of the alcohol monomer and the acid monomer is 1.0 to 2.0:1 by weight