Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 172, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 July 1919 — Casein of Milk Makes the Best Enamel Covering for Wings of the Airplanes [ARTICLE]

Casein of Milk Makes the Best Enamel Covering for Wings of the Airplanes

Scientists recently have discovered that the casein of milk makes probably the best enamel covering for airplane wings. The paint from casein dries quickly, is as smooth as enamel, and in a few hours becomes impervious to weather conditions. Casein after being extracted from skim-milk and dried has four principal uses: L In the preparation of plastic masses and galalith as a substitute for horn, ivory, celluloid. 2. As a painting material. 3. As a mucilage and cement 4. As a dressing and color-fixing medium in textiles. It is used in plastic masses for the making of combs, collar buttons, imitation linoleum and leather, and bone and electrical insulating. material. Galalith, meaning “milk stone,” Is made from casein into imitation marble, colored furniture decorations, electrical insulations, and the like.