The Right Paint Test Instrument Can Avoid Cracking Under Pressure
But many coatings have benefits that are more than skin deep, going beyond visual appeal. Many coatings consist of four
components: a solvent (which may be water) to give a fluid consistency; a binder, which binds pigment particles and adheres to
the substrate; pigments, which provide hiding, color and mechanical properties; and additives, which provide additional
properties.
Some coatings are flame-retardant, meaning they have properties that let them absorb heat and reduce heat transfer while
forming insulation pockets between the surface and the flame, melting into a glasslike consistency or producing nonflammable
gases.