摘要 |
<p>S P E C I F I C A T I O N Method for the Manufacture of Matches A method for the manufacture of matches which comprises applying to a match splint, before the formation thereon of the match head, a surface coating of an aqueous dispersion comprising i) a low melting point solid fuel e.g. paraffin wax, ii) a finely divided particulate or fibrous filler and iii) either a water-immiscible volatile solvent for the fuel or a water-soluble or water-dispersible adhesive, or a mixture of the two; and thereafter drying the coated splint to deposit thereon adjacent the end thereof, on which the head is to be formed, a surface coating comprising a mixture of said fuel and said filler, and, if present, said adhesive.</p> |