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film-forming [1 record]

Record 1 2001-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
  • Construction Finishing
CONT

film-forming matter: A type of resin with qualities of forming a tough continuous film.

CONT

binder: Film-forming ingredient in paint that binds the pigment particles together.

CONT

Paints and coatings are formulated products. The base material, known as the binder, is the film-forming ingredient that largely determines the performance characteristics of the coating.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
  • Finitions (Construction)
DEF

Se dit d'un produit qui, après transformation physique ou chimique, donne un film présentant des propriétés mécaniques mesurables.

DEF

Se dit du pouvoir qu'ont certains mélanges de fournir des couches minces sur les surfaces, notamment les peintures et vernis.

CONT

Les peintures et les enduits sont des produits formulés. La substance de base, connue sous le nom de «liant», constitue l'ingrédient filmogène qui détermine dans une large mesure les caractéristiques de rendement de l'enduit.

Spanish

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