Electrophoretic paints, commonly known as electrocoat or -paint, are organic coatings dispersed in water, carrying an electric charge. This enables the paint for deposition onto a metal, which is carrying the opposite charge. Resulting from this special way of application are special needs for formulating its coating: This textbook shows requirements and particularities for the electrocoat process and its troubleshooting. It illustrates the theoretical basics of electro-deposition, paint formulation, manufacturing, application process in addition to failures and countermeasures of the electrocoat process. Newcomers and practitioners alike get and a comprehensive overview over the wide field of electrocoats as well as deeper insights into this technology.

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.