Dr. B.P. Mallik is the general manager of Industrial Paints Development for Asian Paints Ltd., based in Mumbai, India. He is responsible for all technical activities related to protective coatings, powder coatings and general industrial liquid coatings and new business initiatives of Asian Paints’ Growth Business Unit. He has published several technical articles and presented technical papers at various forums, national and international conferences. He can be reached at 011.91.22.2564.4191 or bp.mallik@asianpaints.com.
Inconsistencies in the density, moisture level, heat distortion temperature and porosity of MDF substrates have led to various problems related to the appearance and quality of powder coated finishes. Fortunately, continued advances in low-temperature-cure powder coatings, along with a better understanding of the various factors that affect coating quality, are making it possible to overcome these problems and achieve trouble-free application and a uniform finish on MDF.
