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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| E | E |
| Enamel | A topcoat which is characterized by its ability to form a smooth surface. May also refer to a thermosetting or baking finish. |
| Epoxy Resin | Resins which contain epoxy groups (also known as oxirane groups). Most commonly made from epichlorohydrin and bisphenol A. May be liquid or solid, depending on molecular weight. Uses mixtures of alcohols, ketones and hydrocarbons. |
| Ester | A class of active solvents formed from organic acids and alcohols by the elimination of water. Oxygenated solvents. |
| Ethanol (or ethyl alcohol) | A volatile solvent widely used in industry but of relatively minor importance to artists. It is the solvent for shellac and a few other resins, a diluent for some of the fixatives, and a mildly active wetting agent. |
| Evaporation Profile | The relationship of evaporation out of a film as a function of time produced by a blend of solvents in a coating. |
| Evaporation Rate | A measure of the length of time required for a given amount of a solvent to evaporate. Solvents are generally characterized as fast, medium or slow evaporating. Most commonly measured using the Shell Thin-Film Evapometer, ASTM Method D-3539. |
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