1. P R E P A R E D B Y : S E E M L E N G , V I V I A N
T A N , S T E P H A N I E Y E O H , H A Z I Q

2. INTRODUCTION
Enamel Paint
 High gloss, hard-drying film covering that varies in composition
depending on the intended use of the product.
 Functional, multipurpose and dry to shiny finishes.
 Hard-wearing paint surface product
Epoxy Paint
 paint with resin added that enables it to bond better to surfaces.
 has a glossy sheen and is very hard when dried

3. COMPOSITION
Enamel Paint
 addition of varnish in ordinary oil-based paint
 90% solvent & binders, 10% pigments & additives
 solvents  hydrocarbons toluene, methyl ethyl ketone
 binders  vegetable oils, alkyds and acrylics, vinyl acrylics
 pigments  clay, calcium carbonate, mica, silica's and talc's
 additives  diatomaceous earth, talc, lime and barite

4. COMPOSITION
Epoxy paint
TITANIUM DIOXIDE (<30%)
CARBON BLACK (<5%)
PHTHALO BLUE (<5%)
PHTHALO GREEN (<5%)
CHROMIUM OXIDE (<15%)
YELLOW IRON OXIDE (<10%),
AZO PERMANENT YELLOW (<10%)
PERMANENT YELLOW PIGMENT (<15%)
MONOAZO ORGANIC YELLOW (<10%)
IRON OXIDE (<10%)
MAGNESIUM SILICATE (<35%)
SILICA (AMORPHOUS) (<5%)
XYLENE, HIGH FLASH NAPTHA, PROPYLENE GLYCOL T-BUTYL ETHER, RHEOLOGY ADDITIVE (<5%),
DIISODECYL PHTHALATE (<10%)
EPOXY RESIN (<65%)

5. Properties
of
Enamel
Paint
Withstand
high
temperature
Waterproof
Easy to
clean
Dries
quickly

6. Wide
range of
colour
• Comes in a broad
range of colour.
Extremely
durable
• Once hardened ,it
can last for many
years.
Easy
applicati
on
• Its ability to dry quickly
when exposed to air.
Advantages
of
Enamel Paint

7. Cost
•More expensive
compared to latex
paint
Potentially
toxic
•Have very strong
odors that are
harmful
•Not environment-
friendly.
Insoluble
in liquid
•Thinning and clean-
up of brushes, hands,
etc., must be done
with a solvent such as
mineral spirits or paint
thinner.
Disadvantages
of
Enamel Paint

8. LINKS OF VIDEO FOR ENAMEL PAINT
Making of enamel paint
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ySHtw-SVhw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnCFx2IyYRA
How to apply epoxy paint
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yufN4jTS75k
Removal of epoxy paint
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oofDVA5cthc

9. Enamel paint Comparison Epoxy Paint
• Solvents
• Binders
• Pigment
• additives
Composition • Chemical Substances
• Waterproof
• Dries quickly
• Easy to clean
• Withstand high
temperature
Properties
• Durable
• Colour Variation
• Easy Application
Advantages
• Insoluble in liquid
• Potentially toxic
Disadvantages
Higher Cost Lower

10. PRECAUTION
 stay away until a newly painted room has fully dried.
 Keep container closed, upright when not in used.
 Store in cool , dry well- ventilated area.
 Avoid prolonged storage, temperature above 100 F.
 Material is hygroscopic.
 Keep containers tightly sealed