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US 8,007,584 B2Granted
Compositions for use in construction and methods of applying the same
AssigneeFormulated Solutions, LLC
InventorsJohn Garuti, Jr., Louis M. Calvo
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Abstract
A composition for use in construction that is substantially free of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that when applied to a surface produces a smooth or textured, water-shedding (hydrophobic properties), aesthetically-pleasing, protective continuous coating. The coated surface as well as the method of preparing and applying the composition is also provided.
Claims21
A composition for use in construction comprising:
- about 5 to about 95% by weight of dry cement with the remainder of the composition comprising particles having a bulk density greater than about 8 pounds/gal;
- said particles comprising about 0.10 to about 20% by weight of at least one dry thickening agent;
- about 0.10 to about 95.0% by weight of a particulate having an average particle size of about 10 microns to about 3 mm;
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- about 0.10 to about 10.0% by weight of an antimicrobial and/or biocide material wherein the sum of said dry cement and said particles does not exceed 100% by weight.
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