The Color Chemist's Handbook: Excelling in Paint and Coatings Lab Operations

In this book, The Color Chemist's Handbook: Excelling in Painting and Coatings Lab Operations, the author shares his valuable experience gained from working with three renowned multinational companies: 3M, AkzoNobel, and Asian Paints in the paints & coatings laboratory.

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Having dedicated his career to research and development (R&D) from 2006 to 2021, the author delves into his involvement in the development of various paint & coating products and the management of laboratory operations. With Asian Paints, the author focused on industrial and floor coating programs, while at AkzoNobel, he specialized in automotive specialty plastic (SP) coatings. His most extensive tenure was at 3M, spanning 12 years from 2009 to 2021, during which he contributed to numerous product development programs, from concept to tangible realization, requiring meticulous program management and comprehensive laboratory testing. The author's responsibility included the overall management of the coating laboratory, providing him with invaluable insights. By addressing the existing knowledge gap in the field, the author aims to assist college students studying surface coatings and paint technology, recent graduates entering paint laboratories, as well as professionals already working in this domain. Throughout the book, the author draws upon his practical experience in laboratory management during the development of various coating materials, making it relevant and beneficial to all individuals working or aspiring to work in paint and coating laboratories.