Publisher's Synopsis
Water-based coatings are formulated with a variety of chemical additives, many of which result in complex interactions. This book provides a useful introduction to the formulation of water-borne coatings and looks at a variety of additives and extenders from a practical viewpoint. It emphasises their performance and advantages in use, method of formulation, and gives an explanation of their physico-chemical interactions. The market for water-based coatings continue to show significant signs of growth and this book will be of great interest to both technologists in, and suppliers of additives to, the surface coating industries.
