Water-based polyacrylates, as emulsion binders, dispersing resins or thickening polymers, are nowadays impossible to do without as raw materials in the paint and coatings industry. In its second, updated edition this standard work offers a clear and comprehensive overview of everything one needs to know about the various types of binders, systems and test methods associated with the application of water-based acrylic dispersions in architectural coating systems. Essential for novices to the technology or those switching specialisms, along with students and experts who wish to expand and deepen their knowledge about the formulation and testing of water-based acrylic dispersions.