This book teaches the science of paint and coating formulation in two steps. Each section first describes the chemical composition of — and especially the binders used in — the type of paint described. This is followed by formulation advice and an analysis of existing recipes. This analysis consists of calculating the important characteristics of coatings, such as the pigment/binder ratio, pigment volume concentration, and, as necessary, the hardener addition level. Finally, examples of how to develop real-life paint formulations are provided for the important classes of coatings. All calculations based on recipes and formulations are worked through step by step to make the solution intelligible to beginners.

From the Preface: “Developing paint recipes or paint formulations is an important part of paint and coatings technology. Unfortunately, paint recipes are listed in very few publications because they are closely guarded secrets of the paint and coatings industry. While starting formulations are available from manufacturers of raw materials, they cannot be used for a textbook without careful selection and revision beforehand...The skills acquired in dealing with these recipes can also be employed in other applications, such as adhesives and sealants. The book focuses on paint formulation itself, and how to arrive at it...”

Target Audience: Formulators, engineers, chemists, and laboratory personnel, as well as students of paint and coating formulation.

Table of Contents:

Basics:

Introduction

Pigment Dispersions

Paint Formulation

Solvent-Borne Paints:

Paints Forming Films at Ambient Temperatures

Stoving Enamels

Water-Borne Paints:

Solubility and Dispersibility of Paint Resins in Water

Water-Borne Paints and Coatings that Dry/Cure at Ambient Temperature

Water-Borne Paints, Curing at Ambient Temperatures

Water-Borne Stoving Enamels

Solvent-Free Coatings:

Two-Component Systems

Radiation Curing

Powder Coatings

Index