Lining, coating or manufacturing underwater structures to preven

Details Lining, coating or manufacturing underwater structures to preven Lining, coating or manufacturing underwater structures to preven

1994-01-31

1994-10-25

Green, Anthony

Coating processes

With post-treatment of coating or coating material

Heating or drying

4273978, 106 1505, 106 1836, 106639, 106737, 106816, 264219, 264299, 264333, B05D 300, C09D 514

Patent

active

053587499

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a composition of matter and methods of using such composition which will substantially minimize the detrimental adherence to and buildup of living marine organisms on exposed surface areas of underwater structures. Such composition of matter includes a mixture of cement, sand and an anti-fouling agent. According to the methods disclosed the composition of matter can be used to line or coat surface areas of existing underwater structures or to manufacture an underwater structure totally with such composition of matter.

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