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From the ForewordAccelerated Testing: Nature and Artificial Weathering in the Coatings Industry is aimed at all those involved or interested in creating, producing, applying, and testing modern...

The book describes the latest knowledge about acrylic resins in solvent-borne and water-borne systems, and for radiation curing in an understandable and descriptive manner. It discusses the different...

The automobile industry and the varnish manufacturers use a considerable expenditure to produce particularly appealing surfaces. The main focus in the painting industry is on the protection against...

The industry's most comprehensive handbook - now available in its 3rd edition: the BASF Handbook covers the entire spectrum from coatings formulation and relevant production processes through to...

The Mission: A solid grounding in coatings technology - concise, simple, yet comprehensive. This is a highly effective and speedy way of acquiring the basics of the key areas of paint technology and...

The Mission: Acquire the necessary knowledge of the facts and a deep understanding of the relations involved in the successful coating of plastics. Provide a comprehensive overview of the latest...

Need to look up special terms and keywords in the field of coatings technology? Now in its 2nd edition, " Coatings from A- Z" is your clear, compact, and easy-to-use technical lexicon, providing a...

The Mission of this new book is to know everything about coil coatings and how they can be used successfully. From the basic principle underlying the coil coatings process to substrate preparation,...

This book covers the important topics of colorimetry, measuring and analysis in a fundamental and particularly vivid way. Beginning with the basics of colorimetry, the authors illustrate the...

In order to efficiently develop and improve coatings formulations, it is essential to analyse the several factors affecting their properties. For this purpose, Albert R?ssler has compiled a...

The Mission: To provide a fundamental understanding and grasping of the dispersing process - the pivodal step in paint production. From wetting of the solid surface, through mechanical destruction of...

Thanks to their excellent characteristics, epoxy resins belong to the most established binders within the coatings industry. This new book explains the basic principles of the chemistry of the epoxy...

"Comprehensive", "based on practice" and "up to date" sum up the aims of the European Coatings Handbook compiled by the faculty team at the University of Applied Sciences of Krefeld, one of the...

Explained clearly and simply, without sacrificing scientific expertise or attention to detail, this book enables the reader to speedily gain a comprehensive overview of the working mechanisms and...

A properly formed film plays a vital role in the quality of coatings. This book provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of film formation, from application to coatings technology, including...

This book teaches adhesive and sealant formulation in two steps. Each section first describes the application and chemical basis of the type of adhesive or sealant concerned. This is followed by...

To conserve resources, protect the environment, and yet formulate high performance coatings at an acceptable cost: these challenges are readily met by high solids. Such systems are the epitome of...

Paint flaking off an object is a serious concern in the coatings industry - now in its 2nd edition, this book explains how paint finishes can efficiently be stabilized and protected. The authors...

Metallic effect pigments are now becoming increasingly oatings Tech Files important in many different areas of application. Whether for kitchen furniture, clothing or food colourings - the everyday...

All about biocides for coatings: When it comes to protecting coatings, it is essential to strike the right balance between controlling germs in order to avoid economic damage on the one hand and...

This monograph is a comprehensive practice-related exposition of the fundamental principles of pigment processing. It provides a complete survey of the theoretical principles and practical results of...

All about powder coatings in one book - from the current market situation and REACH to the various types of powder coatings, raw materials, parameters affecting the properties of powder coatings,...

Radiation curing is the fastest growing technology in the inks and coatings industries. It is being widely discussed in numerous publications and conferences and is being used or at least tested in...

Get a concentrated overview of the chemistry and technology of silicone resins and a deep insight into their use from an industrial point of view: this completely revised and expanded edition reports...

Finally! A book on the topic of sol gels that focuses on practical application - designed to fit the needs of hands-on-beginners who want to develop a basic understanding of sol-gel and...

This second, completely revised edition contains a wealth of information on the properties and use of titanium dioxide pigments. It gives the reader a comprehensive insight into how titanium dioxide...

What are paints and coatings composed of? This efficient reference book offers an optimum overview of the different constituents of the different types of coatings, explaining the chemistry, system...

Discover the current trends in industrial wood coatings! The comprehensive standard work from Jorge Prieto and J?rgen Kiene focuses on interior and exterior coatings for wood and wood-based materials...