This book presents a unique overview of all fields of water-borne coating technology. It offers a a broad view of the field, addressing topics such as binders, additives, pigments, manufacturing, quality control, drying, and applications. Emission regulations and waste and recycling issues are also discussed.

From the Preface: “Water-borne coatings are gaining steadily in significance as environmentally-friendly protective alternatives to solvent-containing coatings systems. The reason could be their liquid consistency; they are more comparable in their handling and processing with conventional, likewise liquid coating systems. Their market acceptance is therefore much greater than that of other low-emission coatings...”

Target Audience: Coating scientists and formulators; technical reps of coatings or substrates; and students of coatings science and technology.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Problems with Solvents in Coatings — Occupational Hygiene and Ecology

Alternatives to Solvent-Containing Coatings Systems

Historical Foundations of Water-Borne Coatings

Water — A Fundamental Constituent of Water-Borne Coatings

Types of Aqueous Coatings Systems

Binders in Water-Borne Coatings

Additives in Water-Borne Coatings

Pigments and Fillers

The Action of Amines and Auxiliary Solvents in Aqueous Baking Enamels

The Manufacture of Water-Borne Coatings

Quality Assurance of Water-Borne Coatings

Using Water-Borne Coatings

Drying of Water-Borne Coatings

Energy Balance for the Drying of Water-Borne Coatings

Applications for Water-Borne Coatings

Regulatory Considerations

Economic Considerations

Literature

Index