This handbook and user's guide serves as both a reference and tutorial for understanding fluoropolymer coatings, their application, and their end uses. It discusses the basics of fluorocoating formulations, from monomers and solvents to pigments, extenders, fillers, binders, and other additives. It also describes various coating and curing processes, surface preparation, defects and troubleshooting, performance testing, health and safety issues, and a brief sampling of commercial applications. The appendix on chemical resistance of fluoropolymers is extensive, comprising over a quarter of the book.

From the Preface: “...In contrast to the earlier works in the PDL Fluorocarbon Series, this book is not only a reference book but also more tutorial in nature. It teaches the practice and theory of fluorinated coatings at every step...The contents of this book should help [end-users] understand some of the problems encountered, interpret their own observations, and arrive at possible solutions. A better understanding will also lead to better communication between the coaters and coatings suppliers, which can shorten product and process development time...Most of the chapters have very few references because what I have included is what I have learned during twenty-five years developing, formulating, and studying fluoropolymer coatings around the world. There are lots of potential references in the public literature...”

Target Audience: Design engineers, fluoropolymer formulators, coaters, materials scientists, polymer chemists, chemical and plastics engineers, and graduate level students interested in fluropolymer coatings.

Table of Contents:

Fundamentals

Producing Monomers, Polymers, and Fluoropolymer Finishing

Introductory Fluoropolymer Coating Formulations

Binders

Pigments, Fillers, and Extenders

Solvent Systems

Additives

Substrates and Substrate Preparation

Liquid Formulations

Application of Liquid Coatings

Powder Coating Fluoropolymers

Fluoropolymer Coating Processing Technology

Measurement of Coating Performance

Recognizing, Understanding, and Dealing with Coating Defects

Commercial Applications and Uses

Health and Safety

Appendix I: Chemical Resistance of Fluoropolymers

Appendix II: Permeability of Fluoropolymers

Appendix III: Permeation of Automotive Fuels through Fluoroplastics

Appendix IV: Permeation of Chemicals through Fluoroplastics

Glossary

Index