Composition for application as a coloring agent to mortar
OwnerErin Cole Binghaminventor
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Abstract
A mixture of linseed oil, paint thinner and pigment, blended in specified combination, is prepared for application to mortar—particularly old mortar—as a coloring agent. The mixture is suitable for use at repair sites comprising both old mortar and new mortar applied in making repairs, provided the new mortar has been allowed to age for at least 60 days.
Claims2
A composition for application as a coloring agent to mortar of age 60 days or greater, the composition comprising as ingredients a pigment, linseed oil and mineral spirits, the linseed oil comprising 7 wt % palmitic acid, 18.5-22.6 wt % oleic acid unsaturated in comprising one double bond, 14.2-17 w % linoleic acid unsaturated in comprising two or more double bonds and 51.9-55.2 wt % linolenic acid unsaturated in comprising one or more triple bonds;
- the mineral spirits comprising a mixture of aliphatic and acyclic hydrocarbons together with aromatic hydrocarbons;
- the pigment comprising between 9.7-10.3 wt % of the entire composition, the linseed oil comprising between 43.65-46.35 wt % of the entire composition, and the mineral spirits between 43.65-46.35 wt % of the entire composition, the aliquot portions of those ingredients of the composition thereby equating to a 20 part blend of approximately two parts pigment, 9 parts linseed oil and 9 parts mineral spirits.
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