UNDERWATER MARINE APPLICATIONS OF COATINGS AND ADHESIVES

This paper describes two types of plastics formulation, one used for metal surface coating, the other for adhesive bonding in underwater applications. There are two basic types of underwater coatings that have been investigated. The first type investigated was the high viscosity, epoxy-polyamide material commonly called "splash-zone compound." Later investigations concerned lower viscosity materials of brushable consistency. Each of these types is discussed separately. Results of experiments aimed at the development of rapidly curing adhesives that could be applied under seawater for construction and repair are tabulated and evaluated. Formulations for "underwater adhesive" with optimal properties are included in this report.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at an American Chemical Society Meeting, Los Angeles, California, April 1-5, 1974.
• Corporate Authors:

  American Chemical Society

  Division of Organic Coatings and Plastics Chemistry
  Washington, DC  United States  20036
• Authors:
  • Drisko, R W
• Publication Date: 1974

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 584-587
• Serial:
  • Publication of: American Chemical Society
  • Volume: 34
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: American Chemical Society

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bonding; Bonding and joining; Protective coatings; Repairing; Underwater paint
• Old TRIS Terms: Underwater repairs
• Subject Areas: Construction; Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00057610
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 5 1974 12:00AM