Introduction to Paint Chemistry and principles of paint technology

Introduction to Paint Chemistry was first published in 1967 with the intention of providing both a textbook for students and an introduction to the subject for those with little or no technical knowledge. This remains the objective. The book was revised in 1980 and again in 1988, but change continues. In this fourth edition, we have sought to bring it up to date with the newest developments in the technology and, with an additional chapter, to add a perspective on the importance now given to safety and also to environmental issues in paint system design, manufacture and use. An additional feature is the attention that has been given to the use of nomenclature and units, attempting to reconcile current usage in both education and in industry, providing a bridge where these differ. The book is divided into two parts. Part One begins at the very basis of matter - its atomic structure - and works step by step through a sufficient selection of chemistry and physics to allow any interested reader to cope with the chemistry and the technology of paint in Part Two. The reader should absorb as much of Part One as he or she feels necessary.