Process for preparing plastic surfaces to be plated
AssigneeMacDermid, Incorporated
InventorsJohn J. Kuzmik, Massimo DiMarco, Howard L. Morris, Dennis R. Boehm
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Abstract
A process is disclosed which is beneficially employed in sensitizing plastic surfaces prior to etching which sensitization enhances the coverage and adhesiveness of the subsequent plate. The composition and process proposed use Limonene, solutions of Limonene and Emulsions of Limonene for the sensitizer.
Claims21
A process for treating a plastic prior to etching to enhance the coverage and adhesiveness of subsequent plating on the etched plastic surface comprising:
- a) contacting the plastic with a sensitizer composition comprising p-mentha-diene;
- b) etching said sensitized plastic and
- c) metal plating said etched plastic.
A process for treating a plastic prior to etching to enhance the coverage and adhesiveness of subsequent plating on the etched plastic surface comprising:
- a) contacting the plastic with a sensitizer composition comprising Limonene;
- b) etching said sensitized plastic and
- c) metal plating said etched plastic.
A process for treating a plastic prior to etching to enhance the coverage and adhesiveness of subsequent plating on the etched plastic surface comprising:
- a) contacting the plastic with a sensitizer composition comprising d-Limonene;
- b) etching said sensitized plastic and
- c) metal plating said etched plastic.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.