This revised and updated edition provides a systematic, up-to-date survey of the principles underlying the production and use of organic coatings and paints. It does an excellent job of integrating the theory of polymer chemistry with practical applications of these fundamentals. Sections cover key properties of coatings, resin types, solvents, color and pigmenting, applications methods, defects, powder coatings, radiation cured coatings, and much more.

The revised content in the Third Edition of Organic Coatings: Science and Technology reflects numerous changes in the field, including changes driven by increasing pressure to lower VOC emissions, reduce energy requirements, and eliminate potential health hazards from organic coatings components. In addition, the authors have developed new material to make the text more accessible for scientists and engineers first entering the field, as well as for students taking a coatings course. It presents concise descriptions of raw materials, physical concepts, formulation, applications, and properties; offers troubleshooting guidance for coatings scientists and technologists; provides precise definitions of coatings industry terminology; and directs the reader to a broad range of reference and bibliographic works. Recommended

From the Preface: “...Entire books could be written about the subject of each chapter, and many have been. To be as comprehensive as possible in the limited space available, we have had to limit coverage of each topic and have selected references for readers seeking more detailed information. We have striven to enhance the usefulness of this edition both as a classroom textbook on coatings science, as well as a reference book, by improving the presentation of each topic...”

Target Audience: Organic, surface, polymer, and coatings scientists, engineers, and paint formulators in all branches of the coatings industry; also, to researchers concerned with related areas such as printing inks and adhesives.

Table of Contents:

What are Coatings?

Polymerization and Film Formation

Flow

Mechanical Properties

Exterior Durability

Adhesion

Corrosion Protection by Coatings

Acrylic Resins

Latexes

Polyester Resins

Amino Resins

Binders Based on Polyisocyanates: Polyurethanes

Epoxy and Phenolic Resins

Drying Oils

Alkyd Resins

Silicon Derivatives

Other Resins and Cross-Linkers

Solvents

Color and Appearance

Pigments

Pigment Dispersion

Effect of Pigments on Coating Properties

Application Methods

Film Defects

Solventborne and High-Solids Coatings

Waterborne Coatings

Electrodeposition Coatings

Powder Coatings

Radiation Cure Coatings

Product Coatings for Metal Substrates

Product Coatings for Nonmetallic Substrates

Architectural Coatings

Special Purpose Coatings

Perspectives on Coatings Design

Index