Organic Coatings Their Origin and Development : Proceedings of the International Symposium on the History of Organic Coatings, Held September 11-15, 1989, in Miami Beach, Florida, USA

Organic Coatings is the first complete history of coatings science and technology in one comprehensive volume. Eminent coating pioneers who led the development of decorative and protective coatings, ranging from the earliest oleoresinous paints to modern polyurethane coatings. In addition to historical background, the contributions include valuable practical information on coating properties, structure, equipment, testing and applications, along with illustrations and tables to supplement the text. This book will be highly accessible to readers with only a cursory background knowledge of chemistry. Organic Coatings provides the background necessary to understanding modern coatings, with a compelling look ahead to coatings of the future.