| Acid Value (mg KOH/gr) |
The amount of KOH necessary to neutralize the acid content in one gram of polyester. |
| Blooming |
A hazy appearance on the surface of the coating by migration of low molecular weight material during low temperature cure or extended exposure to heat. |
| Epoxy Equivalent Weigth (EEW) |
The weight of resin containing one gram-equivalent of epoxy. |
| Glass Transition Temperature (Tg) |
The characteristic temperature in °C of an amorphous polymer corresponding to the change from a solid to liquid state as measured by DSC. |
| Hydroxy Value (OH V) |
The amount of KOH equivalent to the hydroxyl content of one gram of polyester. |
| Low Bake |
A property of baking using temperatures in below 1600C |
| Matte |
A coating appearance that reflects a minimal amount of light. |
| Ratio |
Weight ratio between the polyester resin and the hardener. |
| Storage Stability |
Ability of powder coatings to maintain free flow powder properties after being subjected to a specified storage condition. |
| Superdurable |
A polyester resin that exhibits extended outdoor weathering characteristics, typically maintaining > 50 % gloss retention after 3 years (EU) and min. 30% gloss retention after 5 years (US) exposed in Florida |
| Wrinkle |
A unique, special effect characterized with ridge-like structures. |
