Coatings Formulation

Developing paint recipes or paint formulations is an important part of paint and coatings technology. Since paint recipes are closely guarded secrets of the industry, they are listed in very few publications. Finally, this new fundamental reference book teaches paint formulation in two steps. Each section first describes the chemical composition of the binders for the type of paint presented, followed by formulation advice and an analysis of existing recipes. This analysis consists in calculating the important characteristic values of coatings, such as the pigment/binder ratio, pigment volume concentration and, as necessary, the hardener addition level. Examples of how to develop a real-life paint formulation round off this extremely useful textbook. All calculations based on recipes and formulations are worked through step by step and should therefore be intelligible to beginners, as well. Coatings Formulation familiarises laboratory assistants, engineers and chemists with the practice of formulation paints, presupposing a basic knowledge of chemistry, binders, pigments and additives. It also serves as an important reference work for all readers interested in paints and coatings.