Waterproof casts

A waterproof cast protector is used to protect casts and bandages against water exposure while showering or taking part in light water activity. The protector complies with product standard IPX waterproofing and meets the current European waterproofing standards. It is also suitable for outdoor weather protection. Waterproof casts are made from polypropylene, PVC, and silicone. 

Solid, rubbery silicones likewise retain their plasticity at low temperatures and are resistant to many forms of chemical attack they are now incorporated in paints for resisting damp and for waterproofing. Silicones are also used in moulds to avoid sticking of the casting to the mould. 

Under the term powder tanks sealed waterproof cylinders were used for storing propellant charges. Two types were recovered by Americans one was a heavy tank (26 4 lbs) made of cast steel and bronze the other was of sheet steel and A1 (15.4 lbs). Both tanks were well lacquered inside and had the same internal dimensions —... 

Triacetin has been used as a solvent for acetocellulose and as a plasticizer in the pyroxylin industry (Ref 5). It was patented by Hale Cameron (Ref 3) as a flash reducing agent in NC propellants. According to Ref 4, triacetin acts as a gelatinizing and waterproofing agent. It has been used successfully as plasticizer and coolant in single-base propellants and in cast doublebase propellants (see Note)... 

A waterproofing compn, covered with cast sulfur, is placed on top of the cone. In order to prevent... 

Use Ceramics, concrete hardeners, waterproofing, mothproofing, laundry sour, magnesium casting. 

Use Polishes, candles, crayons, sealants, sun-cracking protection of rubber and plastic products, abher-ent, cosmetics, paper coating, packaging food products, electrical insulation, waterproofing and cleaning compounds, carbon paper, precision investment casting. 

Uses Plasticizer, tackifier in adhesives, paints/coatings, caulks and sealants, investment castings, and waterproofing agents Features Low m.w. 

Chem. Descrip. Ceresine wax CAS 8001-75-0 EINECS/ELINCS 232-290-1 Uses Wax for adhesives, textile waterproofing/mildewproofing, polishes, sunchecking in rubbers, cosmetic pomades and perfumes, crayons, medicinal ointments and salves, lubricants, mold releases, paper impregnants/sizes, paints, casting food pkg. adhesives Features Avail, in various grades Reguiatory FDA 21 CFR 175.105... 

Waterproofing Cabie Jeiiy petrolatum complex mixture of petroleum hydrocarbons 50 30 9 -0.13 Vestodur Specimen 1 mm (0.04 in) thick cast film cut to ASTM D638 III specimen... 

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