Publisher's Synopsis
This text offers a basic understanding of the
topic, whilst reflecting recent advances within
the industry. It considers in detail two of the
most important types of resins, alkyd resins and
polyester resins, and contains a broad range of
topics on alkyd resins, including different types
of alkyds, raw materials for alkyd resins and the
chemistry and manufacture of alkyd resins. In
addition, typical alkyd formulations and
suggested end uses are discussed, as is the
important topic of paint formulation with alkyd
resins. Discusses in detail the applications of
polyester resins in surface coatings, the raw
materials used (including polyacids and
polyols) and different crosslinking systems, as
well as giving examples of some typical
polyester resin formulations.
