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Low leaching antifouling organometallic polyesters
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1976-06-24
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Granted: 1978-04-04
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Expires: 1996-06-24
Abstract
Abstract Marine structures which are designed to be submerged in an aqueous environt containing fouling organism are protected fro fouling by the use of an organotin containing polymer wherein the tin is chemically bonded to the polymer. The polymer inhibits fouling of the exposed surface of the structure while minimizing the adverse effects on the surrounding environment due to reduced leaching of the organotin compound from the polymer.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Dyckman
- 👤 Jean A. Montemarano
- 👤 Eugene C. Fischer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:15
CPC Classifications
C; C04; C04B; C04B24/00; C04B24/40; C04B24/42; C04B41/00; C04B41/45; C04B41/46; C04B41/49; C08; C08F; C08F299/00; C08F299/02; C08F299/04; C08F299/0478; C08F8/00; C08F8/42; C08G; C08G85/00; C08G85/004; C08L; C08L101/00; C08L101/02; C09; C09D; C09D5/00; C09D5/16; C09D5/1606; C09D5/1637; C09D5/1643; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31511; Y10T428/31525; Y10T428/4935; Y10T428/662
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A composition of matter for preventing the growth of fouling organisms on a marine structure, said composition being characterized by a low leaching rate of the antifouling agent from the composition and comprising an organotin containing polymer, said polymer being the reaction product of an unsaturated alkyd resin and an unsaturated compound capable of cross-linking said resin and having as a substituent a carboxylic acid group which has bonded thereto an organotin compound selected from the group consisting of tin oxides and tin hydroxides of the formula: ##STR5## wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of propyl, butyl, phenyl, and benzyl, and wherein said bonding results from the reaction of said carboxylic acid group with said organotin compound.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
A composition of matter for preventing the growth of fouling organisms on a marine structure, said composition being characterized by a low leaching rate of the antifouling agent from the composition and comprising an organotin containing polymer, said polymer being the reaction product of an unsaturated alkyd resin and an unsaturated compound capable of cross-linking said resin and having as a substituent a carboxylic acid group which has bonded thereto an organotin compound selected from the group consisting of tin oxides and tin hydroxides of the formula: ##STR5## wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of propyl, butyl, phenyl, and benzyl, and wherein said bonding results from the reaction of said carboxylic acid group with said organotin compound.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the unsaturated compound capable of cross-linking said alkyd resin is tri-n-butyltin methacrylate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 2 wherein the alkyd resin is a reaction product of maleic anhydride, azelaic acid, and propylene glycol.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of claim 1 which additionally contains an organic solvent in which said organotin containing polymer is soluble.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The composition of claim 4 wherein the solvent is selected from the group consisting of benzene and dimethyl sulfoxide.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 4 wherein the unsaturated compound capable of crosslinking said alkyd resin is tri-n-butyltin methacrylate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 6 wherein the alkyl resin is a reaction product of maleic anhydride, ethylene glycol and propylene glycol.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 6 wherein the alkyd resin is a reaction product of sebacic acid and 2-butene-1,4-diol.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The composition of claim 6 wherein the alkyd resin is a reaction product of maleic anhydride and D-sorbitol.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of claim 6 wherein the alkyd resin is a reaction product of maleic anhydride, phthalic anhydride, and propylene glycol.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
119 words
A method for preventing the growth of fouling organisms on a marine structure which comprises forming said structure from an organotin containing polymer, said polymer being the reaction product of an unsaturated alkyd resin and an unsaturated compound capable of cross-linking said resin and having as a substituent a carboxylic acid group which has bonded thereto an organotin compound selected from the group consisting of tin oxides and tin hydroxides of the formula: ##STR6## wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of propyl, butyl, phenyl, and benzyl, and wherein said bonding results from the reaction of said carboxylic group with said organotin compound.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
119 words
A method for preventing the growth of fouling organisms on a marine structure which comprises forming said structure from an organotin containing polymer, said polymer being the reaction product of an unsaturated alkyd resin and an unsaturated compound capable of cross-linking said resin and having as a substituent a carboxylic acid group which has bonded thereto an organotin compound selected from the group consisting of tin oxides and tin hydroxides of the formula: ##STR6## wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of propyl, butyl, phenyl, and benzyl, and wherein said bonding results from the reaction of said carboxylic group with said organotin compound.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the marine structure is formed by molding the organotin containing polymer into the desired structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the organotin containing polymer is a glass fiber reinforced polymer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the unsaturated compound capable of crosslinking said alkyd resin is tri-n-butyltin methacrylate and the alkyd resin is a reaction product of maleic anhydride, azelaic acid, and propylene glycol.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for preventing the growth of fouling organisms on a marine structure which comprises applying to said structure a coating of an organotin containing polymer, said polymer being the reaction product of an unsaturated alkyd resin and an unsaturated compound capable of cross-linking said resin and having as a substituent a carboxylic acid group which has bonded thereto an organotin compound selected from the group consisting of tin oxides and tin hydroxides of the formula: ##STR7## wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of propyl, butyl, phenyl, and benzyl, and wherein said bonding results from the reaction of said carboxylic acid group with said organotin compound.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for preventing the growth of fouling organisms on a marine structure which comprises applying to said structure a coating of an organotin containing polymer, said polymer being the reaction product of an unsaturated alkyd resin and an unsaturated compound capable of cross-linking said resin and having as a substituent a carboxylic acid group which has bonded thereto an organotin compound selected from the group consisting of tin oxides and tin hydroxides of the formula: ##STR7## wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of propyl, butyl, phenyl, and benzyl, and wherein said bonding results from the reaction of said carboxylic acid group with said organotin compound.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
68 words
The method of claim 15 wherein the unsaturated compound capable of crosslinking said alkyd resin is tri-n-butyltin methacrylate and the alkyd resin is selected from the group consisting of, the reaction product of maleic anhydride, ethylene glycol, and propylene glycol, the reaction product of sebacic acid and 2-butene-1,4-diol, the reaction product of maleic anhydride and D-sorbitol, and the reaction product of maleic anhydride, phthalic anhydride and propylene glycol.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for preventing the growth of fouling organisms on a marine structure which comprises impregnating said structure with an organotin containing polymer, said polymer being the reaction product of an unsaturated alkyd resin and an unsaturated compound capable of cross-linking said resin and having as a substituent a carboxylic acid group which has bonded thereto an organotin compound selected from the group consisting of tin oxides and tin hydroxides of the formula: ##STR8## wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of propyl, butyl, phenyl, and benzyl, and wherein said bonding results from the reaction of said carboxylic acid group with said organotin compound.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
120 words
A method for preventing the growth of fouling organisms on a marine structure which comprises impregnating said structure with an organotin containing polymer, said polymer being the reaction product of an unsaturated alkyd resin and an unsaturated compound capable of cross-linking said resin and having as a substituent a carboxylic acid group which has bonded thereto an organotin compound selected from the group consisting of tin oxides and tin hydroxides of the formula: ##STR8## wherein R 1 , R 2 , and R 3 may be the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of propyl, butyl, phenyl, and benzyl, and wherein said bonding results from the reaction of said carboxylic acid group with said organotin compound.
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