Paint formulation

Question 1

What component binds pigments to each other?

Answer 1

Binder

Question 2

Types of pigments?

Answer 2

inorganic and organic

Question 3

Purpose of secondary pigment?

Answer 3

Used as a filler, cheaper than primary pigment.

Question 4

Paint is an example of what type of formulation?

Answer 4

suspension

Question 5

Which phase contains the primary pigments?

Answer 5

Disperse Phase

Question 6

What is in the continuous phase?

Answer 6

solution of polymers which provide the basis of the continuous film ie latex

Question 7

Acrylic vs latex paints

Answer 7

chemical based vs water based

Question 8

The larger the RI difference pigment and median dispersion

Answer 8

the greater the opacity

Question 9

What is usually evaporated off?

Answer 9

Solvent ie water

Question 10

Ingredients that make up less than 1% of the formulation and might be used for antimicrobial or stabilising properties?

Answer 10

Additives

Question 11

Hildebrand solubility Parameter estimates the …

Answer 11

degree of interactions between molecules