Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Epiphenomenalism. Epiphenomenalism is a position in the philosophy of mind according to which mental states or events are caused by physical states or events in the brain but do not themselves cause anything.
Flaking paint is normally preceded by cracking or checking and can occur over different surfaces. possible causes Cracking of exterior wood or plywood as it expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature and humidity, which is transmitted through the paint.
PROBLEM Surfactant leaching causes blotchy, sometimes glossy, tan or brownish spots to appear on the surface of latex paints. Surfactants are necessary in making paint. They evaporate and are not part of the paint film, their appearance does not harm it in any way.