Protective Coatings Research: A Look Ahead.
Protective Coatings Research: A Look Ahead.
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McKnight, M. E.
Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC). Technologies
for a Diverse Industry. SSPC 1996 Seminars.
Proceedings. SSPC 96-08. November 17-21, 1996,
Charlotte, NC, 9-12 pp, 1996.
Keywords:
coatings; durability; service life; exposure; material
properties; methodology
Abstract:
Coatings research has provided a technical basis for
changes in coating materials brought about by the
development and availability of new raw materials;
users' expectations for more durable and easier to apply
coatings; issuance of new government regulations
involving volatile organic compounds (VOC) and toxic
material content limits; and marketing concerns.
Further, research results have provided useful
information for making improved decisions in related
areas, including lead-based paint removal, overcoating
systems for lead-containing paint films, worker and
environmental protection, and disposal of
lead-containing paint debris.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899