RAIN REPELLENT
Abstract
Stability in storage was found to be greater for the silicone-titanium copolymer alone or in solution in mineral spirits than with combinations of silicone-titanium copolymer and dimethyldiethoxysilane. A saturated solution of p-toluene sulfonic acid was found effective as a catalyst for the silicone-titanium copolymer alone and in solution in mineral spirits when applied to a dry panel in pre-flight application. Its stability on storage was found to be greater than that of sodium bisulfate in paste form. A re- evaluation was made of several surface active agents incorporated in acidified dimethyldiethoxysilane. Instead of quick release at 40 psi, as previously used, a gradual release at 5 psi pressure at a rate of 1 ml/min for 10 minutes was employed. No significant improvement in repellency was obtained when application was made under rain conditions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 28, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0402667