Welcome to the SpecialChem Paint and Coatings Formulator Glossary. Our glossary has been carefully curated to include over 500 definitions and explanations of key terminology used by paint and coatings professionals. Understanding these ingredients, processes, techniques, and concepts is essential knowledge for effective paint formulation.
This page provides quick access to alphabetized glossary terms related to understanding resin chemistry, additives functionality, testing methods, formulation techniques, and manufacturing processes. In addition to definitions, most glossary terms include detailed information on how specific ingredients, processes or tests relate to and impact end product formulations.
Glossary Sections:
- Binders and Resins - Binders, emulsifiers, rheology modifiers
- Pigments - Titanium dioxide, colorants, extenders
- Solvents - Water, acids, oils, alcohols
- Additives - Dispersants, wetting agents, preservatives
- Driers and Catalysts
- Properties and Tests - Viscosity, opacity, hardness
- Applications - Industial, decorative, protective coatings
- Processes - Dispersion, milling, spraying, emulsification