PART I: BACKGROUND INFORMATION;

Introduction; Polymer science; Solvents; Adhesion; Uses and requirements of applied polymers-a summary;

PART II: SURVEY OF INDIVIDUAL POLYMERS;

Hydrocarbons; Vinyl acetate derived polymers; Acrylic resins; Miscellaneous synthetic thermoplastics; Polymers derived from cellulose; Natural water-soluble polymers; Natural resins; Cross-linking polymers; Fillers and colourants;

APPENDICES:

Polymer properties; Solvent properties, Polymer solution charts; Health and safety labelling, glossary.