The Chemistry of Paints and Painting is a free textbook on chemical aspects of painting. See the editorial for more information....

 
   

Editorial
Copyright
Download and Release History
Preface
Preface To The First Edition
Introduction
Painting Grounds
Vehicles and Varnishes
Oils
Resins, Waxes, And Solid Paraffins
Yolk and White of Egg
Gum, Starch, Dextrin, Honey and Glycerin
Water-Glass, Lime- and Baryta-Water
Solvents and Diluents
Introduction
Ether
Carbon Bisulphide
Acetone
Chloroform
Methanol
Ethanol
Benzene and Toluene
Epichlorhydrin, Amyl Alcohol
Turpentine
Terpenes
Petroleum-Spirit
Oils
Siccatives or Dryers
Varnishes and Vehicles
Pigments
Methods and Results
Glossary
Bibliographical Notes
Books By Arthur H. Church

Last Update: 2011-01-23