Publisher's Synopsis
The Handbook of Paint and Coating Raw Materials in its second edition contains more that 50 per cent additional trade names and generic chemicals with expanded information for individual entries. It describes more than 18,000 trade name and generic chemical ingredients that are used in the formulation of paint and coating products available from manufacturers throughout the world. The chemicals and materials contained in this reference include: Accelerators, Adhesion Promoters, Antioxidants, Antiskinning agents, Fungicides, Coalescing agents, Diluents, Defoamer, Dispersants, Driers, Emulsifier, Fire retardants, Flow control agents, Gloss aids, Leveling agents, Marproofing agents, Pigments, Polymers, Resins, Slip agents, Thickeners, UV stabilizers, Viscosity control agents, Wetting agents, and many more! Paint and coating application areas include: Architectural Coatings, Powder Coatings, Wood Coatings, Marine Coatings, Maintenance Coatings, Highway/Traffic Marking Paints, Aerosol Paints, Coil Coatings, UV light curable coatings. The global market for paints and coatings is valued at more than USD75 billion.;The increase in costs are fueled by shifts towards higher quality and environmentally compatible products. Thus, with a worldwide focus on new or alternative materials for the development of efficient coatings, it is essential for professionals associated with this industry to have immediate access to current, accurate, and comprehensive information on these ingredients in order to make informed decisions on their selection. This reference provides such a resource.
