Publisher's Synopsis
These volumes are an invaluable resource for research workers and end-users in academia and industry working on water-based paints, adhesives, emulsions, dispersions and coatings as a comprehensive account of the science of polymer latices.
Volume 1, Fundamental Chemistry of Latices Applications in Adhesives
This book covers the fundamental chemistry of latices and their applications in adhesives. These water-based latices are playing a far greater role in many applications and match the growing concern over environmental safety.
- Introduces the principles and practice of emulsion polymerisation and of the resulting latices and their properties
- Includes alkali-solubility, in relation to the requirements of specific applications, including pigmented systems and technical latices
- Contains a comprehensive account of the formulation of latex-based adhesives for the bonding of many different substances
Volume 2, Latices in Surface Coatings - Emulsion Paints
This volume discusses latices in surface coatings in regards to emulsion paints. These water-based latices are playing a far greater role in many applications and match the growing concern over environmental safety.
- Describes the principles of the formulation, manufacture and application properties of water-based 'emulsion' paints and related surface coatings
- Includes inter alia gloss and anti-corrosion paints and electrocoating
Volume 3, Latices in Surface Coatings: Diverse Applications
This volume discusses latices in surface coatings in regards to diverse applications. These water-based latices are playing a far greater role in many applications and match the growing concern over environmental safety.
- Covers the principles and practice of the use of latex-based systems in building and construction products, paper coating, textile treatment, polishes and many other specialised applications
