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HOME OVERVIEW RESIN TYPES ▼
* ACRYLIC RESINS
* ALKYD RESINS
* MODIFIED ALKYDS
* POLYAMIDE RESINS
* SATURATED POLYESTER RESINS
* UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESINS
APPENDIX ▼
* ADDITION REACTIONS
* ALCOHOLYSIS
* COATING DRYING
* CONDENSATION REACTIONS
* MORE REACTIONS
* OILS AND FATTY ACIDS
* RESIN SOLVENTS
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INTRODUCTION


'Surface coatings' or otherwise just simply known as 'coatings', or even more
simply 'paints', are ubiquitous across many aspects of everyday life. They are
used in architectural, general industrial, household and automotive
applications, to name but a few areas of application. It is the aim of this
website to provide more information on the composition of coatings, with
specific focus on the component that is generally termed the ‘The Binder’,
‘Resin’ or ‘Polymer’, that is the common ingredient in the majority of solvent
based coating systems, and contributes significantly to the performance
properties of the coating.



AUDIENCE

I have attempted to keep this website as broad as possible for a wide audience.
Within the confines of the website is information that might be considered
pertinent to:

 * Home and building owners, who are interested in what to expect from the
   performance of the paints they are using.
 * Architects and other coating specifiers, requiring the optimum finishes for
   their projects.


The more advanced topics might be beneficial to:

 * People involved in the marketing and sales of resins and coatings.
 * Students studying undergraduate chemistry or specialised courses in polymer
   science
 * Paint Chemists requiring more in-depth knowledge of the binder components
   they are using.


The data on specific polymer types has been split into 2 major sections for each
resin type:

 * General: Suitable for casual readers and those and those who want a little
   more information on the selection of coating types.
 * Chemistry: Suitable for university students, paint, and polymer chemists.


This website contains quite a sizeable amount of information on different resin
types used in the coatings industry. I have attempted to keep a certain amount
of the informations comprehensible to as broad an audience as possible, by
limiting the chemistry of these polymers as much as possible except in those
areas where the actual chemistry is unavoidable.

Please note that there is still a lot of information still to be added to this
website so please regard it as a 'work in progress'. Additionally, there will be
revisions on the contents of this website as the current contents are more or
less 'off the top of my head' at present. In other words, if the contents are
found beneficial, it might be worth while reopening the website on a weekly, or
so, basis, to see what has been added and/or updated.

To gain more background into what the website comprises, and if further reading
might be useful to the individual concerned, may I suggest that potentially
interested viewers first read the Overview section which provides a general
synopsis of the various resins that are described on this website.


Please note that there are a number of fairly large tables within the website
and the web pages are best viewed on larger screens as found in laptops and
computer monitors.


BACKGROUND

There are many types of coatings, each one designed for a specific reason. The
overriding consideration being the purpose of the coating and why a coating is
necessary in the first instance. Selecting a coating for a specific application
depends on many variables, such as:


 * Conditions: Indoor or Outdoor or both.
 * Environment: Tropical, Subtropical, Temperate, Arid, Marine etc.
 * Use: Decorative, Anti-corrosion, Conversion, Primer, Undercoat, or sometimes
   even a combination of these.
 * Application method: Brush, Roller, Spray etc.
 * Substrate: The ‘surface’ to which the coating will be applied (E.g.
   Cementitous, Metal, Plastic, Wood etc.).


The components of a coating vary depending on the use, for example:




 * Pigments to provide aesthetic rendering.
 * Anti-corrosion pigments to help prevent the corrosion of the underlying
   substrate.
 * Extenders that can help to reduce the cost of the coating and help provide
   some opacity.
 * Solvents to reduce the viscosity of the coating to suit the method of
   application of the coating.
 * Additives to enhance performance, such as flow, gloss, adhesion etc
 * The binder which forms the base for the above components and contributes a
   significant amount of the performance properties of the coating.




CONSULTANCY

For enquiries about consultancy please refer to the Consultancy Section under
the 'About' tab


DISCLAIMER

uti in suo periculo:
The information contained on this site is based on my own personal experience
and knowledge, unless otherwise indicated. Whereas I have tried to ensure the
accuracy of the information, it is provided 'as-is' without warranty or
liability of any kind.



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