WHEN ORGANIC COATINGS are exposed to elevated tempera tures, the initial effect is usually softening, followed by hardening, embrittlement, and degradation. The rate of response and the extent of degradation depend on coating composition, temperature, and length of exposure. The…
THE ABILITY OF A COATING TO RESIST chemical deterioration or staining is an essential element in its evaluation. What follows is a review of established test procedures with various levels of complexity and equipment sophistication that provide a standardized tool for evaluating…