Thermoplastic compositions useful for roadway markings may be produced using a continuous systems and process methods that can reduce costs and improve product quality. Systems may comprise a feed system comprising a plurality of feeders and a mixing system comprising a mixer and a smoothing system. Each feeder may be configured to discharge a material at a feed rate according to a selected product formulation The mixing system may be configured to receive, heat, and combine the materials to produce a thermoplastic material, and discharge the thermoplastic material at a determined discharge rate.

A methodology is provided for generating hydrophobic superhydrophobic, oleophobic and/or superoleophobic surfaces. Compositions of matter made of a substrate having deposited on a surface thereof (e.g., by thermal evaporation) hydrocarbon waxes, including fluorinated waxes, are disclosed. Process of preparing such compositions of matter and articles of manufacturing incorporating such compositions are also disclosed. Further disclosed are articles of manufacturing and methods which are useful in inhibiting, reducing and/or retarding biofilm formation, and which include applying waxes (e.g., by thermal evaporation) on a surface of the articles.

A methodology is provided for generating hydrophobic superhydrophobic, oleophobic and/or superoleophobic surfaces. Compositions of matter made of a substrate having deposited on a surface thereof (e.g., by thermal evaporation) hydrocarbon waxes, including fluorinated waxes, are disclosed. Process of preparing such compositions of matter and articles of manufacturing incorporating such compositions are also disclosed. Further disclosed are articles of manufacturing and methods which are useful in inhibiting, reducing and/or retarding biofilm formation, and which include applying waxes (e.g., by thermal evaporation) on a surface of the articles.

A water shedding finish for aircraft or aerospace transparencies is prepared from a paraffin wax and at least a solvent linear or branched C.sub.6 to C.sub.8 alkane solvent. The finish may further include a surfactant and similarly the solvent may be present as a co-solvent system.

A water shedding finish for aircraft or aerospace transparencies is prepared from a paraffin wax and at least a solvent linear or branched C.sub.6 to C.sub.8 alkane solvent. The finish may further include a surfactant and similarly the solvent may be present as a co-solvent system.

A water-based composition for barrier containing a urethane resin (A) which is comprising a polyol (a1), a polyisocyanate (a2) and a chain extender (a3) as essential reaction components, and at least one wax (B) selected from the group consisting of a paraffin, a carnauba and an alkyl ketene dimer, and further a content ratio between the component (A) and the component (B) in terms of the non-volatile content weight is (A)/(B)=25/75 to 95/5.

A water-based composition for barrier containing a urethane resin (A) which is comprising a polyol (a1), a polyisocyanate (a2) and a chain extender (a3) as essential reaction components, and at least one wax (B) selected from the group consisting of a paraffin, a carnauba and an alkyl ketene dimer, and further a content ratio between the component (A) and the component (B) in terms of the non-volatile content weight is (A)/(B)=25/75 to 95/5.

A water-based composition for barrier containing a urethane resin (A) which is comprising a polyol (a1), a polyisocyanate (a2) and a chain extender (a3) as essential reaction components, and at least one wax (B) selected from the group consisting of a paraffin, a carnauba and an alkyl ketene dimer, and further a content ratio between the component (A) and the component (B) in terms of the non-volatile content weight is (A)/(B)=25/75 to 95/5.

A coating for vehicle components, such as frame assemblies and cradle assemblies formed of steel, is provided. The coating includes a first layer including a high phosphate composition applied to the substrate, and a second layer including wax applied to the first layer. For example, the first layer can include a first inorganic acid, an inorganic salt, a second inorganic acid, nickel salt, and ammonium bifluoride; and the second layer can include petroleum, carbon black pigment, and a corrosion inhibitor, the corrosion inhibitor including magnesium. The coating has been found to improve corrosion resistance when applied to steel substrates, compared to wax coatings which are currently applied to steel substrates.

A coating for vehicle components, such as frame assemblies and cradle assemblies formed of steel, is provided. The coating includes a first layer including a high phosphate composition applied to the substrate, and a second layer including wax applied to the first layer. For example, the first layer can include a first inorganic acid, an inorganic salt, a second inorganic acid, nickel salt, and ammonium bifluoride; and the second layer can include petroleum, carbon black pigment, and a corrosion inhibitor, the corrosion inhibitor including magnesium. The coating has been found to improve corrosion resistance when applied to steel substrates, compared to wax coatings which are currently applied to steel substrates.