US 5,374,362 AGrant
UV Light Protection Formula for Fabric, Leather, Vinyl and Wood Surfaces
Issue Date:1994-12-20
•12 Claims
Abstract
Provided is a plurality of ultra-violet light protection formulas in the form of liquids and creams which can be topically applied to various surfaces/substrates to protect such surfaces from the deleterious effects of light primarily in the ultra violet range and in addition, enhance the surface characteristics in some instances. The surfaces/substrates can by typically leather, vinyl, finished wood, unfinished wood, and a host of others too numerous to mention. An example of one formula is illustrated with an ultra-violet light indicating dye for use as an indicator.
Metadata
Inventor
- Steven M. McFarland
Application Information
Application Number:US 9782761
Filing Date:1992-11-18
Priority Date:1992-11-18
Art Unit:115
Classifications
IPC:
B05D 712B05D 706
Field of Search:
8427428252442;443;444150;151;152;389211;212;213;412;423.1;425.98.6
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Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The instant invention relates generally to preparations and formulas which can be applied topically to a surface/substrate to reduce the amount of damage which would be subsequently caused from the exposure of such treated surfaces to ultra violet (UV) light had the surface not been treated prior to such exposure.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Numerous methods and techniques have been devised to protect various items from damage by the ultra violet spectrum of light present in sunlight an and/or ordinary ambient lighting conditions. The majority of such methods and techniques amount to providing physical protecting shields between the UV light source and the surface/substrate of the item for which protection is desired. Typically most people are familiar with the use of umbrellas, window shades, tarps, covers and a host of other such physical apparatus too numerous to mention which are commonly used to help protect various items from UV light sources.
Another method and technique devised to protect plastic fabricated items is by blending chemically active UV absorbers directly into the plastic material before it is used in a mold or some other process to form a desired article of manufacture or part.
Yet another method and technique devised to protect humans from UV light, that is from sun burns, is a whole host of sunblock lotions currently available to the general public at ordinary drug stores, and it is this topical technique which is most closely related to the instant invention disclosed in this specification.
While these examples of prior art may be suitable for the particular purpose for which they are used, they would not be suitable or as suitable for the purpose of the present invention as hereafter described.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a plurality of UV light protection formulas which can be topically applied to various surfaces/substrates to protect such surfaces from the degrading effects of light primarily in the ultra violet range.
Another object is to provide a plurality of formulas which inhibits the photodegradation of such surfaces/substrates which are typically indicated by all or any of the following: cracking, chalking, losing of a glossy appearance, losing of color appearance, fading, staining, oxidation and/or yellowing.
A further object is to provide UV light protection formulas which in addition to improving the appearance of particular surfaces/substrates and their UV absorption qualities, the instant formulas and processes will replace or substitute for existing products where current benefits include water and soil repellancy, as well as properties of a temporary emollient, in the case where such surfaces/substrates are vinyl or leather.
An additional object is to provide a particular UV light protection cream formula for the protection of both vinyl and leather.
A yet additional object is to provide a particular UV light protection liquid formula for the protection of both vinyl and leather.
A still further object is to provide a particular UV light protection liquid polish formula for the protection of wood, typically both finished and unfinished furniture.
Yet a still further object is to provide a particular UV light protection liquid formula for the protection of a fabric typically carpet, cloth of upholstery.
Yet a still additional object is to provide a particular UV light protection cream polish formula for the protection of wood.
A still further object is to provide a plurality of UV light protection formulas that are simple and easy to use while yet economical in cost to manufacture and affordable for consumption.
Further objects of the invention will appear as the description proceeds.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying examples, attention being called to the fact, however, that the examples are illustrative only and that changes may be made in the specific proportions and chemicals illustrated and described within the scope of the appended claims.
DESCRIPTION OF BEST MODE OF THE INVENTION
In order to formulate any single specific UV protection formula of the plurality of formulas embodied by the scope of this specification it should be understood that all the formulas have in common the combining of basically three broad categories of chemical items or preblended mixture of chemical items, to create a formula which has the properties of inhibiting damaged which would be caused to a surface/substrate, by UV light impinging thereupon, had not one of the pluralities of formula been topically previously applied thereto before exposure of the UV light.
The three broad categories of chemical items which must be combine together are:
The final mixture(s) that is the instant invention (M+B+A) consists by weight of mostly the orthodox mixture of ingredients M and only relatively small amounts of the binder B and the light inhibitor A are required to achieve dramatic results. Typically the amount of the binder B is in the range of 0.01% to 3.00% of the solids by weight. If too much is used, there may be provided only little significant additional benefit and if too little is used, the desired results are degraded. Similarily the amount of the light inhibitor A is in the range of 0.01% to 3.00% of the solids by weight. If too much is used there may be provided some significant additional benefit but not without great economic cost, as well as the risk of also producing a situation which could provide toxic to humans and animals. If too little is used to desired results are degraded.
A marshalling of some typical products which can be currently purchased which would be similar in purpose to Item-M the orthodox mixture of solvent or aqueous based ingredients are as follows for:
finished wood surfaces: aerosol dusting wax sold under the trademark PLEDGE.RTM. of S.C. Johnson & Sons Inc.; vinyl/leather surfaces: rubber and polymer preservative sold under the trademark ARMOR-ALL of Armor All Products Corp.; carpeting: an aqueous fluorochemical dispersion consisting of: N.J. trade secret registry #00850201001-5259P: 1-10%, polymethylmethacrylate: 10-20% and water 70-75% or N.J. trade secret registry #00850201001-5406P/5269-72 each 0.1-0.9%, both sold as types 5180 and 2000, respectively, under the trademarks ZONYL and TEFLON ZONYL.RTM. and TEFLON.RTM. of DuPont; and fabrics: a fluorochemical release treatment sold under the trademark SCOTCHGARD.RTM. of 3M, MILEASE.RTM. of ICI.
The binder Item-B may be either a fluorchemical, resin, silicone or acrylic, and can typically be any of the following:
fabric and textile finishing agent containing perfluoro alcohol/alkyl condensate and dipropylene glycol methyl ether; sold under the trademark MILEASE - F-89 of ICI; or
fabric and textile finishing agent containing aprox. 350 ppm 1,1,1 trichloroethane sold under the trademark MILEASE - F-62 of ICI; or
an aqueous fluorochemical dispersion consisting of: N.J. trade secret registry #00850201001-5259P: 1-10%, polymethylmethacrylate: 10-20% and water 70-75% or N.J. trade secret registry #00850201001-5406P/5269-72 each 0.1-0.9%, both sold as types 5180 and 2000, respectively, under the trademark ZONYL.RTM. of Dupont; or
TEFLON.RTM. of Dupont; or
a fluorochemical release treatment sold under the trademark SCOTCHGARD.RTM. of 3M;
and increase the probability of the light inhibitor adhering to the surface/substrate; and
In addition to others, the light inhibitor Item-A (also known as light absorbers, light stabilizers, and light antioxidants) may be typically either any one of the following or an emulsion mixture thereof:
2(2H-Benzotriazole-2-yl)-6-(dodecyl)-4-Methylphenol, branched and linear; bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix; 2-(2'-hydroxy-3',5'-di-tert-amylphenyl) benzotriazole and beta-(3-(2H-benzotriazole-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl) propionic acid, methyl ester and polyethylene glycol 300; sold under the trademark TINUVIN as nos. 171, 292, 328, and 1130, respectively,
sold under the trademark IRGANOX as nos. B-225,1010, MD-1024,1035 and 1076, respectively,
and is/are Hindered tertiary Amine Light stabilizer(s) and/or Hindered phenolic antioxidant(s), TINUVIN and IRGANOX being the trademarks of CIBA-GEIGY CORPORATION.
When preparing a batch of the instant invention that is (M+B+A) utilizing a commercially available product for the orthodox mixture of ingredients if the binder B is already present in such, that is (M+B), then in this case it is obviously only necessary to add the light inhibitor A.
EXAMPLE #1 of: UV fabric protector liquid
Prepare a typical Tinuvin Emulsion which is accomplished by mixing the ingredients as follows:
Mixing instructions for example #1:
Add Item #1 (which already contains Item B) to the result of which is:
M+B+A--UV fabric protector liquid
EXAMPLE #2 of: UV fabric protector liquid with a ultra-violet light indicating dye for use as an indicator (Subject of copending application Ser. No. 07/781,923)
Prepare a typical light inhibiting Emulsion which is accomplished by mixing the ingredients as follows:
Mixing instructions for example #2:
Blend #A and #2 in a vessel;
Add Item #1 (which already contains a binder B) to Emulsion (A+2) and blend with propeller until completely mixed, the result of which is:
M+B+A i.e. an UV fabric protector liquid with SIGNATURE.TM. of UV Science Co., an indicator.
EXAMPLE #3 of: UV Vinyl/Leather protector cream
Prepare a typical light inhibiting Emulsion which is accomplished by mixing the ingredients as follows:
then combine as follows:
Mixing instructions for example #3:
Mix #1, #2, and #3 in a first vessel until uniform;
Add #4 mix until uniform;
Slowly add #5 mix until uniform;
Blend #A and #B in a separate vessel then slowly add to the first vessel and mix until uniform;
Add #6 by screening or sifting; and
When uniform, add #7 mix until uniform, the result of which is:
a UV Vinyl/Leather protector cream.
EXAMPLE #4 of: Vinyl/Leather protector liquid
Prepare a typical light inhibiting which is accomplished by mixing the ingredients as follows:
Mixing instructions for example #4:
Mix #1 and #2 in a first vessel until uniform;
Start a low-shear mixer;
Add #3, #A, #B, and #6 and mix until uniform;
Pre-mix #4 and #5 separately;
Then add slowly to first vessel mix until uniform the result of which is:
UV Vinyl/Leather protector liquid.
EXAMPLE #5 of: UV Wood protector cream polish
Prepare a 10% Emulsion of Carnauba Wax which is accomplished by mixing the ingredients as follows:
Prepare a 2% mixture of Carbopol which is accomplished by mixing the ingredients as follows:
Prepare a typical light inhibiting emulsion which is accomplished by mixing the ingredients as follows:
Mixing instructions for example #5:
Mix #1, #2, and #X until uniform;
Add water #4 while continuing to mix until uniform;
Add #A and #B in that order and mix until uniform;
While stirring with propeller-type mixer, and #Y, #6 and #9 in that order until uniform, the result of which is:
UV Wood protector cream polish.
EXAMPLE #6 of: UV Wood protector liquid
Prepare a typical light inhibiting emulsion which is accomplished by mixing the ingredients as follows:
Mixing instructions for example 190 6:
Mix #B and #4 in a vessel;
Then add #1, #2, #3, #5, #6 and #9 with good agitation until uniform;
Then add #8 with good agitation until uniform, the result of which is:
UV Wood protector Liquid.
The principle of the invention and the best mode contemplated for applying that principle have been described. It is to be understood that the foregoing is illustrative only and that other means and techniques can be employed without departing from the true scope of the invention defined in the following claims:
So there can be no ambiguity the following is presented:
Claims
What is claimed is:
1. An ultra violet light protection cream composition for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Vinyl or Leather from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which in combination comprises: a) a water and soil repelling emollient comprising 1.0% oleic diethanol amide Ingredient by wt. %, stoddard solvent: 33, isopropyl alcohol: 15, dimethoxysilyldimethylamino-ethylaminopropyl silicone polymer: 50 and 1,2,4-trimethyl benzene: 1, 23.0% medium aliphatic solvent naphtha, 63.9% Water, 8.5% cationic silicone emulsion Ingredient by wt. %, nonylphenolpolyethylene oxide: 2, quaternary ammonium compounds trimethyl tallow alkyl chloride: 2 and dimethyl, aminoethylamino-propyl siloxane copolymer: 36, 1.0% an organophilic clay rheological additive, 0.5% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent including perfluoro alcohol/alkyl condensate and dipropylene glycol methyl ether; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% Beta-(3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl) propionic acid, methyl ester and polyethylene glycol 300 and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.
2. An ultra violet light protection cream formula for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Vinyl or Leather from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which in combination comprises: a) a water and soil repelling emollient comprising of 1.0% oleic diethanol amide, 2.0% Ingredient by wt. %, stoddard solvent: 33, isopropyl alcohol: 15, dimethoxysilyldimethylamino-ethylaminopropyl silicone polymer: 50 and 1,2,4-trimethyl benzene: 1, 23.0% medium aliphatic solvent naphtha, 63.9% water, 8.5% cationic silicone emulsion ingredient by wt. %, nonylphenolpolyethylene oxide: 2, quaternary ammonium compounds trimethyl tallow alkyl chloride: 2 and dimethyl, aminoethylamino-propyl siloxane copolymer: 36, 1.0% an organophilic clay rheological additive, 0.5% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent including perfluoro alcohol/alkyl condensate and dipropylene glycol methyl ether; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% 2-(2H-Benzotriazole-2-yl)-6-(dodecyl)-4-methylphenol, branched and linear and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.
3. An ultra violet light protection liquid composition for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Vinyl or Leather from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which in combination comprises: a) a water and soil repelling emollient comprising 5.4% cationic silicone emulsion ingredient by wt. %, nonylphenolpolyethylene oxide: 2, quaternary ammonium compounds trimethyl tallow alkyl chloride: 2 and dimethyl, aminoethylamino-propyl siloxane copolymer: 36, 9.9% silicone emulsion Ingredient by wt. %, nonylphenolpolyethylene oxide: 2, 82.1% Water, 1.0% nonionic alkoxylate, 1.0% of a 50% Solution of Sodium Citrate in water, 0.50% Acetic Acid; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent including perfluoro alcohol/alkyl condensate and dipropylene glycol methyl ether; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperdinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% Beta-(3-2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl) propionic acid, methyl ester and polyethylene glycol 300 and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.
4. An ultra violet light protection cream composition for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Wood from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which in combination comprises: a) a water and soil repelling ingredient comprising 3.20% silicone emulsion ingredient by wt. %, polyethylene glycol monolauryloxy: 4, 1.00% silicone emulsion including, acetaldehyde, water, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and dimethyl siloxane, hydrox-terminated, 2.20% of a 10% Carnauba Wax #1 Yellow Emulsion with 3.0% polyoxyethylene (20) soribitan monooleate in water, 83.28% Water, 10.00% Solution of 2% carboxy polymethyene in water, 0.20% Morpholine, 0.05% IFF Lemon Fragrance; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent including perfluoro alcohol/alkyl condensate and dipropylene glycol methyl ether; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% Beta-(3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl) propionic acid, methyl ester and polyethylene glycol 300 and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.
5. An ultra violet light protection liquid composition for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Wood from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which in combination comprises: a) a water and soil repelling ingredient comprising 5.0% silicone containing polydimethylsiloxane, 1.4% oleic diethanol amide, 14.0% medium aliphatic solvent naphtha, 0.5% Lemon Fragrance, 16.0% Carnauba Wax Emulsion, 63.0% Water; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent including 1,1,1 trichloroethane as an active ingredient; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% Beta-(3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl) propionic acid, methyl ester and polyethylene glycol 300 and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.
6. An ultra violet light protection liquid composition for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Wood from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which in combination comprises: a) a water and soil repelling ingredient comprising 5.0% silicone containing polydimethylsiloxane, 1.4% oleic diethanol amide, 14.0% medium aliphatic solvent naphtha, 0.5% Lemon Fragrance, 16.0% Carnauba Wax Emulsion, 63.0% Water; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent including 1,1,1 trichloroethane as an active ingredient; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% 2-(2'-hydroxy-3',5'-di-tert-amylphenyl) benzotriazole and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.
7. A process for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Vinyl or Leather from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which comprises coating the surface with a composition which includes: a) a water and soil repelling emollient comprising 1.0% oleic diethanol amide, 2.0% Ingredient by wt. %, stoddard solvent: 33, isopropyl alcohol: 15, dimethoxysilyldimethylamino-ethylaminopropyl silicone polymer: 50 and 1,2,4-trimethyl benzene: 1, 23.0% medium aliphatic solvent naphtha, 63.9% Water, 8.5% cationic silicone emulsion Ingredient by wt. %, nonylphenolpolyethylene oxide: 2, quaternary ammonium compounds trimethyl tallow alkyl chloride: 2 and dimethyl, aminoethylamino-propyl siloxane copolymer: 36, 1.0% an organophilic clay rheological additive, 0.5% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent including perfluoro alcohol/alkyl condensate and dipropylene glycol methyl ether; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% Beta-(3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl) propionic acid, methyl ester and polyethylene glycol 300 and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.
8. A process for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Vinyl or Leather from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which comprises coating the surface with a composition which includes: a) a water and soil repelling emollient comprising 1.0% oleic diethanol amide, 2.0% Ingredient by wt. %, stoddard solvent: 33, isopropyl alcohol: 15, dimethoxysilyldimethylamino-ethylaminopropyl silicone polymer: 50 and 1,2,4-trimethyl benzene: 1, 23.0% medium aliphatic solvent naphtha, 63.9% Water, 8.5% cationic silicone emulsion Ingredient by wt. %, nonylphenolpolyethylene oxide: 2, quaternary ammonium compounds trimethyl tallow alkyl chloride: 2 and dimethyl, aminoethylamino-propyl siloxane copolymer: 36, 1.0% an organophilic clay rheological additive, 0.5% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent of a type including perfluoro alcohol/alkyl condensate and dipropylene glycol methyl ether; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% 2-(2H-Benzotriazole-2-yl)-6-(dodecyl)-4-methylphenol, branched and linear and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.
9. A process for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Vinyl or Leather from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which comprises coating the surface with a composition which includes: a) a water and soil repelling emollient comprising 5.4% cationic silicone emulsion Ingredient by wt. %, nonylphenolpolyethylene oxide: 2, quaternary ammonium compounds trimethyl tallow alkyl chloride: 2 and dimethyl, aminoethylamino-propyl siloxane copolymer: 36, 9.9% silicone emulsion Ingredient by wt. %, nonylphenolpolyethylene oxide: 2, 82.1% Water, 1.0% nonionic alkoxylate, 1.0% of a 50% Solution of Sodium Citrate in water, 0.50% Acetic Acid; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent including perfluoro alcohol/alkyl condensate and dipropylene glycol methyl ether; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% Beta-(3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl) propionic acid, methyl ester and polyethylene glycol 300 and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.
10. A process for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Wood from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which comprises coating the surface with a composition which includes: a) a water and soil repelling ingredient comprising 3.20% silicone emulsion Ingredient by wt. %, polyethylene glycol monolauryloxy: 4, 1.00% silicone emulsion including, acetaldehyde, water, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and dimethyl siloxane, hydroxy-terminated, 2.20% of a 10% Carnauba Wax #1 Yellow Emulsion with 3.0% polyoxyethylene (20) soribitan monooleate in water, 83.28% Water, 10.00% Solution of 2% carboxy polymethylene in water, 0.20% morpholine 0.05% Lemon Fragrance; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent including perfluoro alcohol/alkyl condensate and dipropylene glycol methyl ether; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% Beta-(3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl) propionic acid, methyl ester and polyethylene glycol 300 and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.
11. A process for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Wood from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which comprises coating the surface with a composition which includes: a) a water and soil repelling ingredient comprising 5.0% silicone containing polydimethylsiloxane, 1.4% oleic diethanol amide, 14.0% medium aliphatic solvent naphtha, 0.5% Lemon Fragrance, 16.0% Carnauba Wax Emulsion, 63.0% Water; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent including 1,1,1 trichloroethane as an active ingredient; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% Beta-(3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl) propionic acid, methyl ester and polyethylene glycol 300 and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.
12. A process for protecting a surface or substrate which is a Wood from damage normally caused by light in the ultra violet spectrum impinging thereon which comprises coating the surface with a composition which includes: a) a water and soil repelling ingredient comprising 5.0% silicone containing polydimethylsiloxane, 1.4% oleic diethanol amide, 14.0% medium aliphatic solvent naphtha, 0.5% Lemon Fragrance, 16.0% Carnauba Wax Emulsion, 63.0% Water; b) a binder which is 0.05% a fabric and textile finishing agent including 1,1,1 trichloroethane as an active ingredient; and c) a light inhibitor which is present in the proportion of 0.05% and is the emulsion mixture by weight of 25% bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidinyl) sebacate, mix, 25% 2-(2'-hydroxy-3',5'-di-tert-amylphenyl) benzotriazole and 50% anhydrous isopropyl alcohol.