Resins for Water-borne Coatings

Book excerpt: 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. Suitable for: Newcomers, career-changers, students and professionals wanting to broaden and deepen their knowledge and seeking crucial background information to assist them with the selection and use of resins in water-borne coatings.