This collection of 232 water-based trade and industrial formulations will be useful to those with extensive experience as well as those new to the field. The formulations included are new and different from those presented in the previous volumes. Each formulation includes, where available, information on properties such as viscosity, solids content, percent nonvolatiles, pigment volume concentration, density, pH, spatter, leveling, sag resistance, scrub stability, freeze-thaw stability, ease of application, gloss, cratering, brightness, opacity, water spotting, adhesion to chalk, brush clean-up, reflectance, and sheen.

From the Preface: “...The data consist of selections of manufacturers' suggested formulations made at no cost to, nor influence from, the makers or distributors of these materials. The information given is presented as supplied; the manufacturers should be contacted if there are any questions. Only the most recent data supplied to us has been included. Any solvent contained is minimal...Each formula has been placed in the chapter where it is most applicable. The reader, if seeking a formula for a specific end-use, should check each chapter which could possibly apply...”

Target Audience: Technical and managerial personnel in paint manufacturing companies and firms which supply raw materials or services to these companies.

Table of Contents:

Coatings and Topcoats

Coil Coatings

Enamels

Enamels — Baking

Exterior House Paints and Related Products

Interior Paints and Related Products

Lacquers

Primers

Sealants and Related Compounds

Stains

Miscellaneous

Trade Named Raw Materials

Supplier Addresses