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Mine stopping caulk
Assignee: Celotex Corp
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Filing: 1985-05-30
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Granted: 1986-06-24
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Expires: 2005-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A process for sealing geological formations and mine stoppings by applying to these substrates an aqueous, non-cementitious caulk composition comprising an alkali metal silicate; filler material including at least one silica product or silicate other than an alkali metal silicate; a water-soluble or water-dispersible acrylic polymer modifier; and water, and allowing the caulk composition to dry to form an air flow resistant seal on the substrates. A highly satisfactory polymeric modifier is used in the form of a polymer emulsion, such as an emulsion of a self-plasticizing acrylic polymer having a low Tg.
Inventors
- 👤 Gregory Andreichuk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:08
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21D; E21D11/00; E21D11/38; C; C09; C09K; C09K17/00; C09K17/40; C09K17/42; C09K17/46; C09K8/00; C09K8/50; C09K8/504; C09K8/506; C09K8/508; C09K8/512
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A process for sealing geological formations and mine stoppings comprising applying to said substrates an aqueous, non-cementitious caulk composition comprising 30 to 65% by weight of sodium silicate; 30 to 65% by weight of filler material containing at least one component selected from the group consisting of silica, a silicate other than sodium silicate, and mixtures thereof; 2 to 12% by weight of a water-soluble or water-dispersible acrylic polymer; and 2 to 12% by weight of water, and allowing said caulk composition to dry to form an air flow resistant seal on said substrates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A process for sealing geological formations and mine stoppings comprising applying to said substrates an aqueous, non-cementitious caulk composition comprising 30 to 65% by weight of sodium silicate; 30 to 65% by weight of filler material containing at least one component selected from the group consisting of silica, a silicate other than sodium silicate, and mixtures thereof; 2 to 12% by weight of a water-soluble or water-dispersible acrylic polymer; and 2 to 12% by weight of water, and allowing said caulk composition to dry to form an air flow resistant seal on said substrates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said acrylic polymer is a homopolymer or copolymer of a member selected from the group consisting of acrylates, methacrylates, acrylamides, methacrylamides, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said acrylic polymer is a self-plasticizing polymer having a low Tg.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said caulk composition contains a thickening agent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said sodium silicate is one having a molar ratio of 1 to 4 moles of SiO 2 to 1 mole of Na 2 O.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The process of claim 5 wherein said acrylic polymer is a homopolymer or copolymer of a member selected from the group consisting of acrylates, methacrylates, acrylamides, methacrylamides, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and mixtures thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 5 wherein said caulk composition contains a thickening agent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
63 words
The process of claim 7 wherein said caulk composition comprises 35 to 60% by weight of said sodium silicate; 35 to 60% by weight of a filler material comprising at least one silicate other than sodium silicate; 4 to 9% by weight of said acrylic polymer; 0.5 to 3% by weight of said thickening agent; and 2 to 12% by weight of water.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 8 wherein said acrylic polymer is a self-plasticizing polymer having a low Tg.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The process of claim 9 wherein said silicate filler is a mixture of alumina silicate and mica and said thickening agent is bentonite clay.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
58 words
The process of claim 10 wherein said caulk composition comprises 40 to 45% by weight of sodium silicate; 40 to 45% by weight of alumina silicate; 5 to 8% by weight of mica; 4 to 9% by weight of said acrylic polymer; 0.5 to 1% by weight of bentonite clay; and 2 to 6% by weight of water.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
85 words
An aqueous, non-cementitious caulk composition for application to geological formations and mine stoppings to form an air flow resistant seal on said substrates comprising (a) 30 to 65% by weight of sodium silicate; (b) 30 to 65% by weight of filler material containing at least one component selected from the group consisting of silica; a silicate other than sodium silicate, and mixtures thereof; (c) 2 to 12% by weight of a water-soluble or water-dispersible acrylic polymer; and (d) 2 to 12% by weight of water.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
85 words
An aqueous, non-cementitious caulk composition for application to geological formations and mine stoppings to form an air flow resistant seal on said substrates comprising (a) 30 to 65% by weight of sodium silicate; (b) 30 to 65% by weight of filler material containing at least one component selected from the group consisting of silica; a silicate other than sodium silicate, and mixtures thereof; (c) 2 to 12% by weight of a water-soluble or water-dispersible acrylic polymer; and (d) 2 to 12% by weight of water.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The caulk composition of claim 12 wherein a thickening agent is included.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The caulk composition of claim 13 wherein said acrylic polymer is a self-plasticizing polymer having a low Tg.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
66 words
The caulk composition of claim 14 wherein said filler material comprises at least one silicate other than sodium silicate and said sodium silicate comprises 35 to 60% by weight, said filler material 35 to 60% by weight; said acrylic polymer 4 to 9% by weight, said thickening agent 0.5 to 3% by weight, and said water 2 to 12% by weight of the total caulk composition.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
79 words
The caulk composition of claim 15 wherein said silicate filler is a mixture of alumina silicate and mica and said thickening agent is bentonite clay, and said sodium silicate comprises 40 to 45% by weight, said alumina silicate 40 to 45% by weight, said mica 5 to 8% by weight, said acrylic polymer 4 to 9% by weight, said bentonite clay 0.5 to 1% by weight, and said water 2 to 6% by weight of the total caulk composition.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
81 words
In a process for sealing geological formations and mine stoppings by applying to said substrates a sealant composition and allowing said sealant composition to dry to form an air flow resistant seal on said substrates, the improvement wherein said sealant composition is an aqueous, non-cementitious mixture comprising sodium silicate; a filler materal containing at least one component selected from the group consisting of silica, a silicate other than sodium silicate, and mixtures thereof; a water-soluble or water-dispersible acrylic polymer; and water.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
81 words
In a process for sealing geological formations and mine stoppings by applying to said substrates a sealant composition and allowing said sealant composition to dry to form an air flow resistant seal on said substrates, the improvement wherein said sealant composition is an aqueous, non-cementitious mixture comprising sodium silicate; a filler materal containing at least one component selected from the group consisting of silica, a silicate other than sodium silicate, and mixtures thereof; a water-soluble or water-dispersible acrylic polymer; and water.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 17 wherein said non-cementitious mixture contains a thickening agent.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process of claim 18 wherein said acrylic polymer is a self-plasticizing polymer having a low Tg.
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