(under the class definition) Processes wherein the coating is intended as a temporary protective layer which is to be later removed.
(1) Note. These coatings are usually employed to protect articles during storage, transit or handling and are usually stripped off before ultimate use of the object to which they are applied.
(2) Note. Using a masking coating to shield part of the base for forming a nonuniform coating is excluded herefrom and classified according to the nonuniform coating.
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146+, for transfer or decal making.
259, and 272, for making a nonuniform coating by applying a mask or shielding coating which is removable.
