The formation of a surface skin on coating liquids, usually due to the reaction with air or to rapid solvent loss.
A dried film on the surface of a coating in a container caused by absorption and reaction with oxygen. Common in air drying enamels.
Formation that occurs on top of liquid paint in storage, usually after air exposure.
the formation of a dense film on the surface of a liquid coating or mastic.
The formation of a solid membrane on the top of a liquid, caused by partial curing or drying of the coating during storage.
Formation of a solid film on the exposed surface of paint or varnish in a container.
A potential fault for air drying paints and inks if their top surface dries in the can or when exposed during normal use. Anti-skinning additives are used to control this, and Litho ink manufacturers may float an anti-skinning solution on the surface of the filled ink pot, or evacuate the air in the space above the ink prior to lidding.
The formation of a surface skin on inks or varnishes in the container.