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Accelerated Testing

  • Key fundamentals of paint ageing
  • Overview of methods and instruments of accelerated weathering
  • Practical insights: how to avoid errors and improve quality of test results

By Ulrich Schulz
Published: 2008
ISBN: 9783866309081
Pages: 192

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Accelerated testing serves to determine the coating’s ageing behavior. Thus it has become an indispensable tool of quality assurance for monitoring coating development as well as series production over the last 100 years. This book shows how to identify the challenging aspects of accelerated testing, how to avoid errors and thus how to boost quality of the test results. Expert knowledge that enables paint testers to make an informed choice about the methods and instruments to employ in accelerated weathering.

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Acrylic Resins

  • Production, properties, and applications of polyacrylates
  • Particularities when using them as solution polymers, water-borne dispersions, and radiation-curable resins
  • Practical overview of acrylic resins in various paint systems

by U. Poth | R. Schwalm | M. Schwartz
Published: September 2011
ISBN: 9783866308572
Pages: 387

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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 chemical and physical aspects of the production methods and the related application properties. Furthermore the reader receives an overview of the production, properties and application of acrylic resins and their distinctive features.

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Additives for Waterborne Coatings

  • Deep insights into different application areas for additives in waterborne paint systems
  • Background: properties and working mechanisms of additives
  • Excellent combination of theory and practice

By Wernfried Heilen et al.
Published: 2009
ISBN: 9783866308503
Pages: 224

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This book offers an overview of the most important aspects and applications of additives for waterborne systems in various market segments. Wernfried Heilen helps to understand how additives work and elucidates all kinds of mechanisms in great detail. Furthermore he dispels a lot of myths surrounding paint additives with an excellent combination of theory and practice. This enables a deep insight into all the different application areas for additives in waterborne paint systems.

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Anticorrosive Coatings

  • Comprehensive view on organic corrosion protection coatings: from substrate pretreatment through raw materials selection, up to protection mechanisms
  • Function of resins and anticorrosion pigments in paints
  • Bonus: standards and directives are grouped together for a better overview

By Jörg Sander et al.
Published: July 2010
ISBN: 9783866309111
Pages: 216

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Consciously departing from physics-based corrosion literature, this volume presents one of the very few coatings-specific approaches. This book presents the latest insights into the quality and chemistry of anticorrosive surfaces, the proper way to prepare them by conversion treatment, the function of resins and anticorrosion pigments in paints, and novel concepts in corrosion protection. As an added bonus, all the standards and directives mentioned in the text are grouped together in their own chapter for a better overview.

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Automotive Coatings Formulation

  • Chemistry and physics of automotive coating formulations
  • Influence of coatings composition on application properties
  • Insights on application processes

By Ulrich Poth
Published: 2008
ISBN: 9783866309043
Pages: 237

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The automobile industry and varnish manufacturers make considerable expenditure to create particularly appealing surfaces. The main focus is on protection against corrosion, weathering, chemical and mechanical influences as well as achieving the desired result in creating appealing surfaces. Several manufacturers specialize exclusively in automobile lacquers. This book deals with the composition and the production of the most difficult components, as well as their physical and application technology properties. Furthermore it covers the application behavior, the task of protection, and the corresponding appearance in detail. Ulrich Poth addresses the people who are entrusted with raw materials, systems and application procedures. Furthermore, “Automotive Coatings Formulation” is addressed to chemists, physicists, engineers and other technically interested persons.

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BASF Handbook – Basics of Coating Technology

  • The industry’s most comprehensive handbook: from coatings formulation to practical application aspects
  • Focus on automotive coating and industrial coating in general
  • New sections on nanoproducts, low-emissions, biobased materials, wind turbine coating, and smart coatings

By Artur Goldschmidt | Hans-Joachim Streitberger
Published: March 2018, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 9783866303362
Pages: 830

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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 practical application aspects. It takes a journey through the industry’s various sectors, placing special emphasis on automotive coating and industrial coating in general. The new edition has been completely updated, featuring several new sections on nanoproducts, low-emissions, biobased materials, wind turbine coating, and smart coatings.

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Coatings Basics

  • A comprehensive introduction to coatings technology for non-chemists
  • Explanation of basic coatings ingredients and formulation principles
  • Overview of paint production, processing, and testing

By Adrie Winkelaar
Published: 2009
ISBN: 9783866308510
Pages: 154

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A summary of detailed information covering ingredients, formulations, manufacturing, application as well as useful explanations and guidelines. Divided into ten chapters Adrie Winkelaar summarizes the phenomena of paint and coatings with few references enabling newcomers effortly consume this book. A solid grounding in coatings technology – richly illustrated with numerous photographs.

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Coatings for Plastics

  • Comprehensive view on the facts and relations involved in the successful coating of plastics
  • Focus on the plastic substrate: materials, pre-treatment, application, testing, and troubleshooting
  • Modern formulation and layer concepts

By Guido Wilke | Jürgen Ortmeier
Published: December 2011
ISBN: 9783866308596
Pages: 144

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This book presents the technology of coating plastics in a broad and integrated mode, treating both the single influence fields and their connections. One focus is set on the plastic substrate itself. Substrate topics are then connected with coating relevant plastic processing aspects and surface pre-treatment methods. The chapter of coating materials presents a broad portfolio of modern formulation and layer concepts, their main characteristics with respect to end users requirements.

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Coatings Formulation

  • Formulation advice & analyses of existing recipes
  • Insights into formulation guidelines
  • Various examples: How to develop a real-life paint formulation

By Bodo Müller | Ulrich Poth
Published: March 2017, 3rd Revised Edition
ISBN: 9783866301269
Pages: 312

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Your comprehensive knowledge base when it comes to the formulation of paints and coatings: already in its 3rd edition, this book imparts the composition of coatings clearly, placing special emphasis on the base binder in each type. Advice on specific formulations is then given before formulation guidelines are analyzed. Examples of how to develop a real-life paint formulation round off this useful standard work.

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Coatings from A - Z

  • Clear and compact compilation of coatings-related terms
  • Efficient reference work, also for readers without technical education
  • Enriched with many practical examples from the industry

By Paolo Nanetti
Published: July 2016, 2nd revised edition
ISBN: 9783866306387
Pages: 272

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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 comprehensive selection of coatings-related keywords. Enriched with many practical examples, it serves as an efficient aidto both newcomers to the industry and readers with a technical background.

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Coil Coating

  • In-depth introduction to the continuous coating of metal coils
  • Coil coating process: from substrate preparation, to raw materials selection, coil coating line equipment, up to performance testing
  • Detailed chapter on standardization and test methods

by Jörg Sander
Published: December 2013
ISBN: 9783866308343
Pages: 185

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Coil Coating introduces the paint systems used for continuous coating of metal coils. The basic principles, practical application and the procedural method of the coating system are explained in great detail. The different binding agent systems like polyurethane, acrylate, polyester, silicone resins are also regarded along with epoxy/polyester systems. A noteworthy section of the book looks at application areas involving cans and buildings. It also covers the diverse application procedures and their drying.

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Colour Technology of Coatings

  • Basics of colour perception, colour measurement, and colour-order systems
  • Characterisation and practical application of pigments
  • Different methods of colorimetry

By Wilhelm Kettler et al.
Published: April 2016
ISBN: 9783866306998
Pages: 300

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Gain the latest knowledge about the colour technology of coatings in a single book – from the fundamentals of colour perception, to colour measurement and colour-order systems, through to the characterisation and practical application of pigments. The authors provide a comprehensive state-of-the-art survey of relevant industrial colour applications and illustrate the different methods of elementary and advanced colorimetry in detail. An excellent introduction for the ambitious expert to the field of colour technology.

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Design of Experiments for Coatings

  • Concise, yet comprehensive overview of applying statistical design of experiments (DOE) to the development of coatings
  • Methods, data analysis & overview of common software solutions
  • Concrete examples taken from the paint lab

By Albert Rössler
Published: April 2016
ISBN: 9783866308855
Pages: 168

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In order to efficiently develop and improve coatings formulations, it is essential to analyse the several factors affecting their properties. For this purpose, Albert Rössler has compiled a comprehensive overview of the statistical approach of design of experiments (DoE), pointing out its effects and benefits for coatings development. Based on real-world applications in coatings formulation, he shows that statistics don’ t have to be that dry and difficult mathematics. Essential for everyone who wants to dive into the topic quickly and start using DoE straight away.

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Dispersing Pigments and Fillers

  • Physical and chemical basics of dispersing
  • Properties of pigments and fillers
  • Dispersing equipment and production optimization

By Jochen Winkler
Published: 2012
ISBN: 9783866308527
Pages: 208

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The dispersion of pigments and fillers is the most important and complex step during paint manufacturing. Wetting, mechanical destruction and stabilization occur simultaneously and each of these steps must be faultless in order to get an optimal dispersion. The book deals with physical and chemical basics of dispersing. Your benefit: A detailed access to dispersion technology and basics.

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Electrocoat

  • A comprehensive overview of the electrocoat technology and its special needs
  • Shows important requirements and particularities of the electrocoat process and its troubleshooting
  • Deeper insights into the theoretical basics of electro-deposition, paint formulation, and manufacturing

By Michael Brüggemann + Anja Rach
Published: 2020
ISBN: 978-3-7486-0105-0
Pages: 180

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Electrophoretic paints, commonly known as electrocoat or electropaint, are organic coatings dispersed in water carrying an electric charge. This enables the paint for deposition onto a metal, which is carrying the opposite charge. Resulting from this special way of application are special needs for formulating its coating: The textbook shows requirements and particularities for the electrocoat process and its troubleshooting. It illustrates the theoretical basics of electro-deposition, paint formulation, manufacturing, application process in addition to failures and countermeasures of the electrocoat process. Newcomers and practitioners alike get and a comprehensive overview over the wide field of electrocoats as well as deeper insights into this technology.

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Epoxy Resins

  • Chemical properties and possible reactions of the epoxy group
  • Use of epoxy and phenoxy resins in various industrial applications (incl. sample coating formulations)
  • Trends in the epoxy resins market

By Michael Dornbusch, Ulrich Christ & Rob Rasing
Published: April 2016
ISBN: 9783866308879
Pages: 240

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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 group and imparts the use of epoxy and phenoxy resins in industrial coatings, such as anticorrosive coatings, floor coatings, powder coatings and can coatings, with the help of concrete formulations. Essential for any formulator of competitive modern paint systems!

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European Coatings Handbook

  • Comprehensive standard work of coatings technology
  • Broad introduction to coatings formulation, raw materials, paint production, substrates, and application technique
  • Basics of measuring and testing, environment protection, and health & safety measures

By Brock | Groteklaes | Mischke
Published: 2010, 2nd revised edition
ISBN: 9783866308497
Pages: 432

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The 2nd edition of the handbook covers the entire spectrum of coatings formulation in a single volume. It contains a practice-related structure from chemistry to process engineering, from safety and health to quality control and regulatory issues necessary for today’s manufacture and application of coatings. The handbook’s topicality in all aspects of coatings composition, application methodology, quality assurance, environment and industrial health, and safety is highly useful – not only to those in training but also to established professionals who wish to update their knowledge thoroughly.

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Fillers for Paints

  • Working mechanisms and possible application areas of the most common fillers
  • Detailed information on new fillers and market data
  • Future trends, e.g. sustainability and light weight fillers

By Detlef Gysau
Published: March 2017, 3rd Revised Edition
ISBN: 9783866302846
Pages: 216

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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 possible application areas of the most common fillers. Now available in its 3rd edition, the book has been updated with the latest market data, information about new fillers and an outlook on future trends, such as sustainability and light weight fillers.

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Film Formation

  • Basic coating concepts and physical aspects of drying
  • Methods of application as the first step towards a finished coating
  • Fundamental film-forming principles and coating systems

By Peter Mischke
Published: 2009
ISBN: 9783866308619
Pages: 192

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A properly formed film plays a vital role in the quality of coatings. The book of Peter Mischke helps to acquire an extensive understanding of film formation. From a brief explanation of the main coating concepts over methods of application up to the physical aspects of drying, “Film Formation” provides a holistic description of the basic principles. It covers also fundamental polymer and physicochemical aspects and in addition to that it contains a brief overview of test methods. It is suited for everyone aspiring to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms of film formation. For newcomers, career-changers, students and professionals who wish to deepen their theoretical knowledge of technique and coatings chemistry. Also for experts who wish to tackle specific problems beyond their daily practice.

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Formulating Adhesives and Sealants

  • Comprehensive view on the principles underlying adhesives and sealants formulation
  • From the composition of raw materials to the application principles and chemistry of specific types of adhesives and sealants
  • In-depth chapter about the design and testing of adhesive joints

By Bodo Müller | Ulrich Poth
Published: May 2010
ISBN: 9783866308589
Pages: 324

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This book presents adhesive and sealant formulation in two steps. Each section describes the application and chemical basis of the type of adhesive or sealant. It is followed by formulation advice and an analysis of existing recipes. This analysis includes a calculation of the important characteristic values of the formulations. Therefore it is extremely useful for both, beginners and experts.

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Functional Coatings

  • Deep insights into the world of functional coatings
  • Overview of toolbox methods available to developers
  • Current developments in organic-based functional coatings

By Volkmar Stenzel + Nadine Rehfeld
Published: 2011
ISBN: 9783866308565
Pages: 180

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This book outlines recent developments in the field of functional coatings, with the focus on organic-based materials. Readers acquire a deep insight into the world of functional coatings – from the long-established lotus-flower effect to more recent research results, such as self-healing and anti-icing – and understand the principles behind these systems.

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High Solid Binders

  • Understanding high solid systems: from selection of the binder through to formulation
  • Overview of the various classes of binders and ways of transforming them into high solid binders
  • Options and approaches for tackling technological and environmental problems

By Mircea Manea
Published: 2008
ISBN: 9783866308435
Pages: 239

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High solids are the epitome of high performance and low environmental impact. They are usually the best option where solvent-borne systems would otherwise be the only choice. “High Solid Binders” delivers comprehensive knowledge in the field of high solid systems. More especially, it provides an overview of the various classes of binders and ways of transforming them into high solid binders. It lists a broad range of options and approaches for tackling technological and environmental problems. This book addresses the paint and coatings chemists for a better understanding of chemistries and processes involved in film forming.

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Light Stabilizers for Coatings

  • Basic principles of paint degradation
  • Functions and possible applications of common light stabilizers
  • Numerous practical examples of how to efficiently stabilize and protect coatings

By Andreas Valet & Adalbert Braig
Published: April 2017, 2nd Revised Edition
ISBN: 9783866301283
Pages: 156

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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 illustrate the underlying principles of paint degradation clearly and highlight the functions and possible applications of common light stabilizers with the help of numerous practical examples. A valuable guide for formulators seeking to expand and consolidate their knowledge in the field of light stabilization!

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Metallic Effect Pigments

  • Chemical, physical, and optical properties
  • Wide range of applications – e.g. UV, automotive, decorative coatings, and corrosion protection
  • Overview of manufacturing processes

By Peter Wißling et al.
Published: 2006
ISBN: 9783878701712
Pages: 234

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Metallic effect pigments are becoming increasingly more important in many different areas of application. Whether for kitchen furniture, clothing or food colorings – the everyday use of metallic effect pigments is gaining more and more importance. This book presents a comprehensive overview of metallic effect pigments. Starting with manufacturing processes through properties to areas of application, the individual chapters offer condensed expert knowledge. The importance of metallic effect pigments, their wide range of applications and related specifications as well as their development potential are clarified. The content is aimed at a broad audience. The fundamentals and applications of metallic effect pigments presented provide basic knowledge to students and non-specialists with a technical interest and enable specialists to deepen their knowledge on individual topics.

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Microbicides in Coatings

  • Basic principles of material protection
  • Working mechanisms and possible applications of microbicides
  • Current state-of-the-practice and legislation aspects

By Frank Sauer
Published: July 2017
ISBN: 9783866308978
Pages: 156

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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 tolerating microbial life where it is necessary and useful on the other. The new book from Frank Sauer provides a comprehensive overview of the working mechanisms and possible applications of microbicides for coatings - invaluable for formulators and technicians as well as for business people with a basic knowledge of chemistry and biology.

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Nanotechnology

  • Overview of coatings systems based on the application of chemical nanotechnology
  • Formulation and benefits of nanostructured coatings
  • Outlook: diversity and opportunities of modern nanotechnology

By Stefan Sepeur et al.
Published: 2008
ISBN: 9783866309067
Pages: 168

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The chemical nanotechnology is one of the special areas of nanotechnology. By varying the composition, shape, size or character of the surface, these nanoparticles can be shaped time and again into small building blocks, resulting in unprecedented scopes for material design. At this moment in time, the developments in the field of modern nanotechnology provide amazing success stories, such as the possibility for reconstructing surface structures for industrial materials that are demonstrated to us in nature.

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Paint Analysis

    • A solid grounding in instrumental paint analysis
    • Review of methods and their limitations, plus various examples for employing them in practice
    • Concrete answers to everyday problems

    By Roger Dietrich
    Published: 2021
    ISBN: 9783748604259
    Pages: 276

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    The market demands modern, high-performance, flawless paints that possess specified properties. Where deviations from set points occur, the cause must be investigated and the error must be remedied. What "standard methods" don't disclose is why a particular coating either meets or fails to meet a requirement. Thus the author presents modern analytical techniques and their applications in the coatings industry that answer further complex questions. The information in this book can be used for performing failure analysis, production control and quality control, and also meet the requirements of modern high-level quality management. An excellent combination of theory and practice for formulators, paint engineers and applied technologists seeking a sound basic introduction to instrumental paint analysis and concrete answers to everyday problems.

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Pigment Processing

  • Physical characterisation of pigments, optical properties and rheological behaviour of pigment dispersions
  • Physico-chemical fundamentals of the dispersion process and mill base optimisation
  • Methods and mathematical models for assessing the degree of dispersion

by Juan M. Oyarzún
Published: October 2015, 2nd revised edition
ISBN: 9783866306653
Pages: 242

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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 pigment application covering all aspects from the physical characterisation of pigments, the optical properties of pigmented systems, the rheological behaviour of pigment dispersions to the actual dispersion process. Indispensable for chemists, physicists, colourists, technicians as well as laboratory assistants engaged in research, development, application or production in the pigment industry but also to those in the relevant technical colleges and research institutes.

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Polyester and Alkyd Resins

  • goes into detail on the composition, structure and properties of these important binder groups
  • describes comprehensively how to calculate polycondensation resins in modern coatings development
  • shows ways to formulate polyester and alkyd resins in experimental designs and how to vary them systematically

By Ulrich Poth
Published: 2020
ISBN: 978-3-86630-735-3
Pages: 238

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Polyester and alkyd resins belong to the most diverse and important material classes of paint chemistry and their usage as binders has been established for a long time. This standard work goes into detail on the composition, structure and properties of these important binder groups and subjects previous findings in that field to a critical review. It shows different precise calculation approaches in modern coatings development, ways to formulate polyester and alkyd resins in experimental designs and how to vary them systematically. A practice- and future-oriented reference book that should not be missing in any laboratory!

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Polyurethanes

  • A comprehensive overview of the chemistry and various possible application fields of polyurethanes
  • Illustrates the key concepts and the main application technologies as well as their current significance
  • Experienced specialists value the insights on current trends and changes

By Ulrich Meier-Westhues, Karsten Danielmeier, Peter Kruppa and Edward P. Squiller
Published: 2019
ISBN: 9783866307827
Pages: 448

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Polyurethane chemistry is of great significance in the world of industrial applications. The book provides a comprehensive overview and the various possible application fields of polyurethanes. It starts by illustrating the principles of polyurethane chemistry, enabling the reader to understand the current significance of many applications and special developments. Newcomers learn about the key concepts and the main application technologies, while experienced specialists will value the insights on current trends and changes.

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Powder Coatings Chemistry and Technology

  • Key aspects and theories behind the production, properties, and applications of powder coatings
  • More than 5,000 current literature references and patents
  • Find topics quickly thanks to highlighted core terms and an expanded index

By Emmanouil Spyrou
Published: October 2012, 3rd revised edition
ISBN: 9783866308848
Pages: 384

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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, production technologies and application technologies. Indispensable for everyone who comes in contact with powder coatings in their daily work.

This 3rd completely revised edition: - provides an insight into the key aspects and theories behind the production, properties and application of powder coatings - guarantees finding the desired topic in a shorter time by an optimised structure and clarity - 5,000 current articles and relevant patents have been evaluated to ensure that it is illustrated the current state-of-the-art.

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Radiation Curing

  • Technical basics and applications in coatings and printing inks
  • Guidance on how to select raw materials
  • Troubleshooting chapter: concrete answers to possible problems

By Patrick Glöckner et al.
Published: 2008
ISBN: 9783866309074
Pages: 172

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Radiation curing is the fastest growing technology in the inks and coatings industries. The popularity of this technology was the drive to publish a book like this. It has been written as reference guide who combines theory and practice for the daily work. The book focuses on 100 % liquid coating systems that are radically or cationically curable by UV or electron beam radiation. Furthermore it offers guidance on how to select raw materials and features a troubleshooting chapter which provides concrete answers to possible problems. “Radiation Curing” was not only written for formulators but also for students and young professionals in coatings and printing inks with no previous experience in this topic.

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Resins for water-borne coatings

  • Crucial background information to assist with the selection and use of resins in water-borne coatings.
  • A clear and highly informative overview of their current usage in waterborne-coatings.
  • Deep dive into the various aspects - from production to properties to special features of their use.

By Jaap Akkerman + Dirk Mestach et al.
Published: 2021
ISBN: 9783748604723
Pages: 396

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Expand your knowledge and get fully acquainted with the various aspects of water-borne coatings - from production to properties to special features of their use! With the slow change from solvent-borne resins and coatings to water-borne coatings "Resins for waterborne coatings" is a must-read for any formulator wanting to expand their knowledge. The authors discuss important aspects of the "solvent-to-water-transition" of the past 40 to 50 years, take a deep dive into the key aspects and theories behind the production, properties and applications of these resins as well as providing an overview of how they are currently used in water-borne coatings.

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Silicone Resins and their Combinations

  • Chemical structure and properties of silicone resins and their combinations
  • Special features underpinning their use as binders in various application areas
  • Current status of the use of silicones and their combinations in various coating systems

By Wernfried Heilen + Sascha Herrwerth
Published: December 2014
ISBN: 9783866308282
Pages: 112

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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 on most recent developments and points out the outstanding properties of silicones for coatings. Essential for any formulator of competitivemodern paint systems!

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Sol-Gel-Technology in Praxis

  • Introduction: how sol-gel- and nanotechnology work in practice and how to successfully apply them in laboratory
  • 61 real-life examples drawn from patent literature
  • Interpretations and explanations based on the author’s own lab experience

by Gerhard Jonschker
Published: July 2014
ISBN: 9783866308862
Pages: 226

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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 nano-technology as well as to meet the requirements of advanced formulators seeking a practical guide that will lead them straight into implementable solutions. With 61 real-life examples drawn from patent literature and accompanying explanations and interpretations, knowledge can be gained quickly and immediately translated into concrete solutions.

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Special Effect Pigments

  • Detailed insights into of the properties and manufacturing processes of special effect pigments
  • Overview of possible applications in various areas, e.g. specific coatings, plastics, printing inks, and cosmetics
  • Colorimetry and state-of-the-art quality assurance

By Gerhard Pfaff et al.
Published: 2008, 2nd revised edition
ISBN: 9783866309050
Pages: 218

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Many rapid developments have taken place in the area of perl gloss pigments since the late 90’s. Today, the commonly used term for perl gloss pigments is special effect pigments. The book describes the changes of the special effect pigments, regarding their characteristics, manufacturing processes and application types. Furthermore, it provides an overview on “color metrics for special effect pigments” and “application of the decorative and maintenance cosmetics”. It is particularly targets color designers, application technicians and product developers in the ranges of lacquers, plastics, printing inks and cosmetics. Moreover, representatives of the marketing and sales sectors will receive useful information on special effect pigments for their daily practice.

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The Rheology Handbook

  • Compact overview of the theoretical principles of rheology
  • Practical use of rheology in different industrial areas
  • Useful instructions for experiments on material characterization

By Thomas G. Mezger
Published: August 2020, 5th edition
ISBN: 9783866308428
Pages: 528

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Already in its 5th edition, this standard work describes the principles of rheology clearly, vividly and in practical terms. The book includes the rheology of additives in waterborne dispersions and surfactant systems. Not only it is a great reference book, it can also serve as a textbook for studying the theory behind the methods. The practical use of rheology is presented in the areas quality control, production and application, chemical and mechanical engineering, materials science and industrial research and development. After reading this book, the reader should be able to perform tests with rotational and oscillatory rheometers and interpret the results correctly.

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Titanium Dioxide

  • Working mechanisms and possible applications of titanium dioxide pigments
  • Current state of development and use of titanium dioxide as UV absorbers, effect pigments, and catalytic materials
  • Information on the scope for, and limitations on, replacing titanium dioxide pigments in formulations

by Jochen Winkler
Published: January 2013, 3rd revised edition
ISBN: 9783866308121
Pages: 152

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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 works and its possible applications, as well as discussing the current state of development and its use in various forms for UV absorbers, effect pigments and catalytic materials. Practitioners will especially welcome the fact that Chapter 4 now includes information on the scope for, and limitations on, replacing titanium dioxide pigments in formulations.

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Understanding Additives

  • Mode of action, application areas, and possible side effects of the most important coatings additives
  • Learn how additives can be used to control paint properties and to avoid formulating errors
  • Various guide formulations illustrate how additives are used in practice

By Bodo Müller
Published: 2019
ISBN: 9783748601678
Pages: 182

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This book covers everything about the mode of action, application and possible side effects of the most important coatings additives. It reflects the needs of practical work – thus it enables the reader to rapidly gain a solid grounding in these critical, yet complex constituents of all paint formulations. It provides both an overview and in-depth basic knowledge of the most important classes of additives. The various types of damage eliminated or prevented by additives are vividly illustrated with colour photos.

$ 249

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Understanding Coatings Raw Materials

  • Fundamentals of coatings and their compositions
  • Detailed insights into resins, pigments, solvents, fillers, and additives
  • Specific roles and interactions of different raw materials

By Vijay Mannari & Chintankumar J. Patel
Published: April 2015
ISBN: 9783866308831
Pages: 287

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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 and impacts of coating raw materials. That way, newcomers to the field of coatings gain a quick basic knowledge whereas chemists and laboratory assistants will find valuable insights on future trends and developments in the field of raw materials.

$ 199

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Wood Coatings

  • From wood and timber-derived materials to raw materials selection
  • With detailed guide formulations and actual procedures for coatings
  • Rounded off with practical solutions and statements about current trends

By Jorge Prieto & Jürgen Kiene
Published: April 2018
ISBN: 9783866306080
Pages: 394

Review from CoatingsTech | Vol. 15, No. 7 | July 2018
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Discover the current trends in industrial wood coatings! The comprehensive standard work from Jorge Prieto and Jürgen Kiene focuses on interior and exterior coatings for wood and wood-based materials. It compares classic solvent-borne wood coatings with modern UV-curing systems and water-borne coating systems. Moreover, guide formulations and actual procedures for coatings are shown in detail. Summarized: this book provides a comprehensive overview, with practical solutions and support for everyone who deals with industrial wood coatings.

$ 299

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