Quiz on Important Terms in Water Based Paint Formulations

What is an anti-foaming agent used for in paint formulations?

• To reduce foam formation during mixing

• To enhance color vibrancy

• To increase drying time

• To improve adhesion

What does a co-polymer dispersion contain?

• Two or more types of monomers

• Only pigments

• Only one type of monomer

• Water and solvents

What is the purpose of a film-forming additive?

• To aid in forming a smooth paint film

• To create a textured surface

• To reduce drying time

• To increase the viscosity

What does a non-yellowing resin do?

• Improves adhesion

• Increases drying time

• Resists yellowing over time

• Enhances glossiness

What is a high-shear mixer used for?

• To mix pigments only

• For high-shear conditions during manufacturing

• To reduce viscosity

• To apply paint

What does a low-VOC formulation aim to minimize?

• Film thickness

• Drying time

• Volatile organic compound emissions

• Color fading

What is the function of a coalescing solvent?

• To increase viscosity

• To help in coalescence of polymer particles

• To enhance color stability

• To reduce drying time

What does the term 'shear-thinning behavior' refer to?

• Increased drying time

• Increased viscosity under stress

• Decreased viscosity under shear stress

• No change in viscosity

What is the purpose of a UV-stabilized coating?

• To improve adhesion

• To reduce drying time

• To resist UV light degradation

• To enhance glossiness

What does a flow-and-leveling agent improve?

• Color vibrancy

• Paint flow and self-leveling properties

• Drying speed

• Film thickness