The fully revised and expanded two volume set, Handbook of Paint and Coating Raw Materials, 2nd Ed., contains more than 50% additional trade names and generic chemicals with expanded information for individual entries. It describes more than 18,000 trade name and generic chemical ingredients which are used in the formulation of paint and coating products available from manufacturers worldwide. The chemicals and materials contained in this reference include accelerators, adhesion promoters, antioxidants, coalescing agents, defoamers, diluents, dispersants, drying agents, emulsifiers, fire retardants, flow control agents, fungicides, gloss aids, leveling agents, pigments, polymers, resins, slip agents, thickeners, UV stabilizers, viscosity control agents, wetting agents, and more.

From the Preface: “...Now, more than ever, choosing optimal ingredients in the overall process of developing new and improved coating systems presents a major challenge. Because this reference functions as a current, single source for material selection, the selection research process is substantially expedited...”

Target Audience: Formulators, manufacturers, product managers, safety regulators, purchasing agents, and other professionals requiring ready access to detailed information on raw materials used in paints and coatings.

Table of Contents:

Trade Name Reference

Chemical Components Cross-Reference

Functional/Application Index

Manufacturers Directory

Appendices:

CAS Number Index

EINECS/ELINCS Number Index

FDA Number Index

Glossary

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