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History and Types of Paints by RachmatRamadhan is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Paints are coatings that are applied as a final finish to surfaces like walls and ceilings to protect them from weathering and corrosion, and to provide decoration. Paints consist of pigments, binders, and thinners. Early paints used natural pigments like Egyptian blue and Naples yellow. In the 17th century, the demand for white lead paint increased in the Netherlands and synthetic dyes like mauveine were developed, allowing paint production to grow. Modern paint types include enamel, cement, oil, cellulose
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- RachmatRamadhan
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- EN