The eBook describes the latest knowledge about acrylic resins in solvent-borne and water-borne systems, and for radiation curing in an understandable and descriptive manner. It discusses the different chemical and physical aspects of the production methods and the related application properties. Furthermore the reader receives an overview of the production, properties and application of acrylic resins and their distinctive features.



Ulrich Poth, born in 1941, underwent training at Herberts (now DuPont Performance Coatings) where he worked on developing electro-insulation coatings and resins, and powder coatings. He studied at the University of Applied Sciences in Krefeld, Niederrhein/Germany, graduating as an engineer. In 1971 he joined BASF Coatings, where he worked in research & development, and on the production of resins for industrial coatings applications, with special emphasis on resins for automotive coatings. He ultimately held a managerial position. In 1995, he assumed responsibility development and production operations of automotive topcoats and clearcoats in the OEM business unit of BASF Coatings, Münster/Germany. Although he retired in 2002, he still works on projects, provides consulting services, and is a lecturer.