Contents
 
   1.    The Past, Present and Future of the Surface 
 Coatings Industry                                                                                    
   2.    Oleoresinous Media                                                                                 
           Industry Terminology
           Ram Materials Used in Leoresinous Production
           Finished Products Based on Oleoresinous Media
           Manufacturing Equipment
           Process Control Testing
   3.    Varnishes: Composition,  Manufacture and Use           
           Composition
           Oils Used in varnishes
           Gasproofing
           Water and Alkali Resistance
           Manufacture of Oleoresinous Varnishes
           Varnishes Vs. Alkyds
   4.    Alkyd Resin Technology                                                                     
           Raw Materials
           Formulation of Alkyd Resins
           Calculation of Alkyd Formulations
           Calculation of Raw Materials for an Alkyd Prepared by the Monoglyceride Process
           Typical Formulations (all quantities by mass)
   5.    Manufacture of Alkyd Resins                                                         
           Alcoholysis
           Catalysts
           Control of Alcoholysis
           Fatty and Process
           Comparison of Fusion and Azeotrope Processes
           Raw Materials Handling
           Alkyd Manufacturing Plant
   6.    Polyesters                                                                                                         
           Main Components of Unsaturated Polyesters
           Functions of Initiators, Accelerators, Inhibitors
           Effect of Structure on Properties of Cured Products
           Polyester Coating Compositions
   7.    Applications of Alkyd Resins                                                          
           Very Long Oil Alkyds: 75 per cent and above
           Long Oil Alkyds: 60 to 75 per cent
    8    Amino Resins                                                                                                   
           Formation of Amino Resins
           Urea Formaldehyde Resins
           Melamine Formaldehyde Resins
           Uses of Amino Resins
           Water Based Coatings
   9.    Phenolic Resins                                                                                            
           Phenol-Formaldehyde Reactions
           Oil Soluble 100 per cent Phenolic Resins
           Baking Phenolics
 10.    Polyurethane Resins                                                                               
           Tolylene Diisocyanate (TDI)
           4, 4 Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate (MDI)
           Other Diisocyanates Used in Coating Systems
           Hydroxy Component
           Hazards of Isocyanates
           Classification of Polyurethanes
           Moisture-cured Urethanes
           Blocked Isocyanate Systems
           Two-component Catalyst-cure Polyurethanes
 11.    Epoxy Resins                                                                                                     
           Epoxide Group Content (ECG)
           Curing Agents for Epoxy Resins
           Principles in Formulating with Epoxy Resins
           Solvent-based Coatings
           Single-pack Thermoplastic Epoxy Systems
 12.    Water Dispersible Epoxy Coatings                                             
           Epoxy/Polyamide Emulsions
           Water-dispersible Epoxy Resin Coatings for Electrodeposition
 13.    Silicone Resins                                                                                              
           Preparation of Silicones
           Polymerization
           Methyl-and Phenyl-content
           Blending Resins178
           Preparation and Formulation of Silicone-Resin based Coatings
           Application Guides
           Applying the Coating
 14.    Acrylic Solution Resins                                                                       
           Backbone Monomers
           Addition Polymerization
           Copolymerization
           Thermoplastic Acrylics
           Thermosetting Acrylics
           Acid Copolymers
 15.    Emulsion Polymerization Theory                                              
           Polymerization in Emulsion Systems
 16.    Emulsion Polymers:  Manufacture and Testing            
           Process Variables
           Delayed Addition Process
           Alternative Processes
           Surfactant Addition Techniques
           Agitation
           Surfactant Addition Techniques
           Emulsion Testing
           Ultracentrifugation
 17.    Applications of Emulsion  Polymers                                        
           Architectural Applications
           Examples of Decorative Paints
           Industrial Applications
           Adhesives Industry
           Pressure Sensitive Uses
 18.    Water-Reducible Resins                                                                         
           Water-soluble Polymers
           Acrylic-modified Water-soluble Alkyds
           Silicone-modified Alkyds and Polyesters
           Keeping the Epoxide Ring Available for Subsequent Cross-linking
           Thermoplastic Polymers
           Thermosetting Polymers
           Melamine Formaldehydes
           Other Water-soluble Polymers
           Variation of Amine Levels
           Drying Properties
           Coupling Efficiency
           Driers for Air Dry and Force Dry Systems
           Cross-linking of Water-soluble Coatings
           Trouble Shooting with Water-Soluble Polymers
 19.    Water-Soluble Polymers                                                                     
           Cellulose and its Derivatives
           Flow Characteristics of Water Soluble Polymer Solutions
           Thixotropy
           Rheology
 20.    Solvents                                                                                                             
           Evaporation Rate
           Liquid/Liquid Boiling Equilibrium
           Applications Technology
           Evaporation from Polymer Film
           Chemical Solvents
           Nitrocellulose and Other Lacquers
           Latex Paints
           Solvent Control
           Gas Chromatography
 21.    Inorganic Pigments                                                                                 
           The Functions of a Pigment
           Properties of Pigments
           The Classification of Pigments
           Properties of Inorganic Pigments
           Lead Chromate
           Chrome Oxide Pigments
           Zinc Oxide
           Zinc Sulfide Lithopone
           Calcium Plumbate
           Mixed Phase Pigments
 22.    Titanium Dioxide Pigments                                                               
           The Chloride Process
           Applications of Titanium Pigments
           Dispersion of Titanium Pigments
           Gloss Development
 23.    Organic Pigments                                                                                      
           Colour and Chemical Constitution
           Azo-Condensation Pigments
           Pigment Conditioning
           Dyestuffs
           Colour Index Classification
 24.    Extender Pigments                                                                                    
           Particle Size and Shape
           Particle Size Distribution
           Types of Extender Pigment
           China Clay (Kaolin)
 25.    Paint Driers                                                                                                     
           Drier Recommendations
           Stability of Drying Performance on Storage
           Driers for Use in Water based Systems
 26.     Paint Additives                                                                                           
           Wetting and Dispersing Agents
           Aluminium Soaps
           Hydrogenated Castor Oil (Triglyceride of 12-hydroxy Stearic Acid)
           Anti-skinning Agents
           Anti-flood and Anti-float Additives
           Recognizing Flooding and Floating
           Identification of Mildew
           Latex Paint Additives
           Stabilizing Surfactants (Non-ionics)
           Latex Thickening Agents
           Coalescing Aids
 27.    Manufacture of Paints                                                                         
 28.    Architectural Paints                                                                             
           Formulating Exterior Paints for Wood
           Interior Paints for Plaster and Wallboard
           Exterior Emulsion Paints for Masonry
           Exterior Solution Type Paints for Masonry
           Interior and Exterior Enamels
           Enamels for Wood and Concrete Floors
 29.    Inside Images of a Paint Factory                                                 
  30.    Photographs of Plant & Machinery with 
 Supplier’s Contact Details