Inventors:
Louis J. Sharp - Libertyville IL
Hilda R. Dimaano - Chicago IL
Assignee:
The Dexter Corporation - Windsor Locks CT
International Classification:
C08K 320
Abstract:
A waterborne coating composition for metal substrates comprising (a) a formaldehyde-containing resin, and (b) a formaldehyde scavenger consisting essentially of an organic compound having at least one active methylene hydrogen and a pKa of about 5 to about 13, wherein the formaldehyde scavenger is present in a sufficient amount to maintain the concentration of free formaldehyde in the composition at less than 0. 1% by weight.