This book offers an overview of the most important aspects and applications of additives for waterborne systems in diverse market segments. Wernfried Heilen helps to understand how additives work and elucidates all kinds of mechanisms in great detail. Furthermore he dispels a lot of myths surrounding paint additives with an excellent combination of theory and practice. This enables a deep insight into all the different application areas for additives in waterborne paint systems.
After completing his chemistry studies in Krefeld/ Germany, Wernfried Heilen started working for Wulfing (PPG) in 1977, in the R&D Department for Industrial Coatings. After moving to Byk Chemie, he assumed responsibility as ProductManager for various product groups. In 1983 he joinedGoldschmidt as Head of Technical Service for Additives and, at a later stage, for silicone resins as well. He has been Director of Technical Marketing Department in the Degussa Business Line Tego Coatings & Ink Additives since 2001."