ABSTRACT
Most of the binders used in paints, varnishes, lacquer films, and photolithographic coatings are made up of macromolecules. The final dry coating consists predominately of a polymer, either cross-linked or un-cross-linked. The material may have been polymeric before application or cured to become a polymer after application. In either case, a knowledge of the properties of polymers as related to structural features helps in obtaining coatings with desired performance characteristics.
