Formulating Adhesives and Sealants [Hardcover]

• Provides the scientific and engineering fundamentals of adhesives and sealants
• Formulations of different categories of adhesive and sealant are fully explained
• A practical guide for professionals involved working with coatings and paints in a variety of industries, including automotive and construction

Introduction; Adhesion; Systematics of adhesives and sealants; Physical Hardening Adhesives; Reactive adhesives; Pressure sensitive adhesives; Sealants and adhesive sealants; Adhesive sealants for automotive applications; Sealant compounds for automotive applications; Sealants for laminated safety glass; Sealants for buildings; Testing methods.

A step-by-step guide to the formulation, production and applications of adhesives and sealants in the coatings industry.