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What is the term 'latex' referring to in the context of paint?
A water-based dispersion
How do latex paints cure?
By coalescence
What causes latex paints to remain susceptible to softening and degradation by water over time?
Residual surfactants and hydrolytic effects with some polymers
Which type of paints cure by oxidative crosslinking?
Classic alkyd enamels
What type of coatings generally polymerize by way of a chemical reaction initiated by mixing resin and hardener?
Classic two package epoxies
Test your knowledge about the composition and properties of latex paint, including the process of emulsion polymerization and coalescence. Learn more about the unique characteristics of latex paint.
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