Coating Formulation
by Bodo Müller

Coating Formulation covers the science of coatings formulation.

Each section describes the chemical composition of and, especially, the binders for the type of coating presented. This is followed by formulation advice and an analysis of existing recipes (e.g. starting formulations). 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. Finally, examples of how to develop a real-life coating formulation are provided in the case of the most important types of coatings.

All calculations based on recipes and formulations are worked through step by step. The skills acquired in dealing with these recipes can also be employed in other applications, such as adhesives and sealants.

Contents

Basics

• Pigment Dispersions
• Paint Formulation

Solvent-Borne Paints

• Paints Forming Films at Ambient Temperature
• Stoving Enamels

Water-Borne Paints

• Solubility Respectively Dispersibility of Paint Resins in Water
• Ambient Temperature Drying/Curing Water-Borne Paints and Coatings
• Water-Borne Paints, Curing at Ambient Temperatures
• Water-Borne Stoving Enamels

Solvent-Free Coatings

• Two Components Systems
• Radiation Curing
• Powder Coatings
• General Literature

Index

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