79 comprehensive chapters, written by experts in their various fields, reflect the new and updated technologies within the paint and coating industry in the 16 years since the last edition was published. This heavily updated new manual describes briefly and critically most ASTM test methods that are significant in the world of paint technology.

New and updated topics include:

• Measurement of gonioapparent colorants
• Surfactants
• Powder coatings
• Understanding osmotic activity in coatings
• Coalescing aids
• Radiation-curable powder coatings
• And much more!

This edition is a valuable guide to the topics, test methods, procedures, and standards of ASTM and other national and international organizations.