Date on Master's Thesis/Doctoral Dissertation
10-1944
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
M. Eng.
Department
Chemical Engineering
Committee Chair
Ernst, Robert Craig
Committee Co-Chair (if applicable)
Barnes, W. R.
Committee Member
Williams, Gordon C.
Subject
Lacquer and lacquering
Abstract
There have been developed various colored ethyl cellulose lacquers that compare favorably with standard nitrocellulose lacquers in physical tests. Ultra violet light caused rather pronounced darkening of the lighter colors such as white and light yellow, probably because of the use of high amounts of phenolic resin. Also because of the presence of relatively large amounts of phenolic resin, the cost was somewhat higher than a comparable nitrocellulose lacquer. Suggestions for further work and improvement are included. An ethyl cellulose lacquer has also been developed to be applied by spray or brush to ethyl cellulose plastics with a minimum amount of deleterious effects such as warping and decreasing of flexibility. Good color and gloss were obtained by use of proper resin combinations. With low ethyl cellulose content it was found necessary to clean the plastic surface mechanically because the remaining traces of die lubricant were apparently incompatible with the lacquer and caused subsequent flatting action and loss of gloss of the lacquer.
Recommended Citation
Krueger, Robert Carlton, "The development of ethyl cellulose lacquers for automotive use : an ethyl cellulose lacquer for coating plastics." (1944). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1994.
https://doi.org/10.18297/etd/1994
