Intro To Coatings

Speaker:  Curt Wild

Introduction to Coatings will provide a basic understanding and background of Paint and Coatings. This information will provide a base of knowledge and terminology to be built upon by other speakers throughout the remainder of the Coatings Course - Introductory Track.
The Introduction presentation will cover the below aspects of Paint and Coatings:

• History – A brief overview of Technology and Developments
• Composition – What makes up a can of paint or a box of powder.
• Color and Appearance – Color, Color Theory and a brief introduction to Effects Pigments.
• Basic Physical Properties and Testing
• Application Methods

Technologies along with typical end uses and the Pros and Cons of each technology. 

Resin Technology

Speaker: Robert Sandoval

This section will provide an introductory overview to polymer science as it relates to the coatings industry. Topics will include general polymer structure, common polymerization reaction mechanisms, characterization techniques, and polymer physical property terminology commonly discussed and used in the coatings industry.
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Pigment Interactions in Coatings and /Colorants

Speaker: Dr. Mark Vincent

An Introduction to Pigments - pigments are a vital part of a coating system.  They do not contribute to the protective properties that a coating provides but they impart the colour an end user sees and visually assess the quality of a coating.  Selection of the correct pigment therefore is critical coating is seen to be of the right quality.
This presentation will focus on the language of pigments, the classes of pigments, reviewing in detail the performance of each pigment class, how to select one pigment versus another, how pigments are made and how pigment manufacturers use chemistry and additives to improve and develop new products.

Use of Coalescing Aids and Solvents

Speaker: Tony Arrivo & Keith Moody (Virtual) 

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Additives 101

Speaker: Mary Kate Nolan

Additives for the coatings market are an essential, but sometimes confusing area for the coatings formulator.  When considering an additive, formulators have to balance many factors such as functionality, sustainability, cost and performance. Additives are powerful chemicals, small amounts can have significant impact on the formulation. The use of additives in the right order, at the right time, and in the right proportion in a paint can help improve the quality of the coating. As environmental regulations continue to push the complexity of modern coatings, the role of additives and their ability to achieve the desired properties will continue to grow.  In this introductory review, we will discuss the main classes of additives used in the coatings market and the advantages as well as challenges the coatings formulator may encounter
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Paint 101: Properties & Formulations

Speaker: Steve Hallberg

The initial stage of defining Voice of the Customer in regards to product development plays a significant role in raw material selection and formulation techniques.  This session will cover formulation fundamentals for interior and exterior architectural coatings.  Subject matter will cover formulation parameters such as NVV, PVC, VOC, raw material choice (Polymers, Pigments, Thickeners, Additives), substrate considerations, paint performance / testing, and environmental / regulatory issues.

Coating Defects and Troubleshooting

Speaker:  Jim Reader

Traditional coatings can significantly vary depending upon the end use application, target market segment, customer specific requirements, and established pricing corridors.  However, being able to supply the defined visual and expected performance attributed to a given formulation holds true across all paints.  And while this might seem as an easy task, there’s a multitude of hurdles and roadblocks that must be overcome to do so.  This presentation discusses various coating defects that could be encountered when creating new systems or trying to improve upon existing products along with the techniques and technologies to handle such issues.  Whether foam is present, film development is poor, or color properties are off, being educated on identifying the problem and developing the proper solution is an invaluable tool and allows formulators to provide a finished coating that meets their personal and customers’ demands.

Regulatory Issues

Speaker: Jessica Koval

This presentation will provide an overview of regulatory concepts that affect and influence the paint and coatings industry. We will cover high-level concepts and highlight current, specific regulatory and legislative issues in the United States and abroad. 
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Compliant Technology I: Water-Borne Coatings

Speaker: Christine Fortener

The coatings industry continues to address regulations on volatile organic compounds and removal of chemicals of concern.  The removal of raw materials that contribute to these categories drive the development of new waterborne resins with the goal of maintaining current performance.  Paint formulators are also required to use new formulating techniques to meet performance goals.  This presentation will review the regulatory standards for waterborne coatings.  The chemistry of waterborne resins including latex emulsions, alkyds and acrylics and how these products are changing to meet regulatory needs are discussed. The advantages and challenges of reformulating coatings to meet these goals for architectural, industrial, and building and construction will be presented. ​

Compliant Technology II: UV and EB Curing

Speaker:  Dr. Mike Idacavage

The Energy Curable industry has grown tremendously since its beginnings in the early 1970s. The use of light or low energy electrons as the energy source for curing coatings and inks is attractive from a sustainability point of view. However, the main driving force for this technology has been the ability to lower process time and costs along with the ability to prepare coatings and inks with unique properties. This short course will present an introduction to UV and EB curing. In addition to the basic chemistry, an overview of various aspects of formulating for UV coatings and inks will be covered. Some of the topics to be discussed in detail are the types of monomers and oligomers available, photoinitiators, cationic cure and the use of UV curable technology in inks. 

Compliant Technology III: BioBased Coatings

Speaker: Ram Lalgudi

The demand for more sustainable coating products created an opportunity for the manufacturers and formulators to identify and develop biobased solutions. There are two choices for creating biobased solutions. First, the use of a “drop-in” biobased chemical in place of a petroleum-derived chemical. This choice is easy and straight forward as both the materials are chemically identical. Second, the use of “performance-advantaged”[i] biobased chemicals that have similar functions to the existing petroleum-based product but differ in chemical composition. This choice is gaining attraction as it can replace a multitude of petroleum-based chemicals. However, it is limited to the formulators ability to apply the structure-function relationship and identify the target biobased solution.
In this lecture, participants will learn:

1. About the plethora of performance-advantaged biobased chemicals available and the role of Green Chemistry, and synthetic biology in creating them.
2. What are the tools available for creating a new or modifying an existing performance-advantaged biobased chemical?
3. What are the challenges and solutions available while implementing a coating product based on a new performance-advantaged biobased solution?
4. Few case studies relevant to the coating industry.

Strategize and implement biobased solutions in their work environment.

Smart Coatings

Speaker: Abi Paul

Multi-Functional Smart Coatings: 
​A smart coating is a stimulating topic due to its multifunctional properties and superior performance. This course summarizes key features of several smart coating systems, for instance, antimicrobial, anti-corrosion, antifouling, anti-icing, self-cleaning, self-healing, and corrosion sensing systems widely used to develop coatings for advanced applications. This course discusses different strategies to formulate multifunctional coatings encompassing hollow glass particles as corrosion inhibitors, a unique zinc activation process to initiate a self-healing process, and water repellent properties for applications with extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations. The course reviews a few examples of smart coatings that exhibited outstanding performance in protecting offshore structures in highly corrosive environments.

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognize smart / functional coatings opportunities with the latest updates on both technology & applications.
2. Capture fresh ideas by reviewing successful formulation strategies and gain insights into concepts of scalability and commercialization of smart coatings.

Summarize the performance evaluation of multi-functional self-healing and water repellent coatings for improved corrosion protection in corrosive environments.

Catalysis of Crosslinking Chemistries

Speaker:  John Florio

A review of the crosslinking chemistry of the various types of coatings commonly used in today’s coatings industry will be presented.  The crosslinking reaction will be described for these different coating applications.  The typical types of catalysts used in the coatings industry for these crosslinking reactions will also be highlighted.  Typical end use applications will be indicated for the various coating chemistries.  This review will cover melamine baking systems, 2-component polyurethanes, siloxane crosslinked systems, oxidation polymerization and polyurethane dispersion crosslinking reactions.

Advanced Formulation Tools & Experimental Design

Speaker: Carlos Cerda de Groote

The Practical Use of DoE & Statistics for Product Development and Problem Solving:
A collection of examples from industry that rely on the use of statistical tools is discussed. These include (1) designed experiments to efficiently explore and understand structure-property relationships, (2) optimization to find better options that balance product cost and performance, (3) simulations to virtually study many what-if scenarios, (4) measurement systems analysis (MSA) to accurately detect signals in noisy environments, and (5) control charts to monitor and improve quality. The purpose of this presentation is to illustrate how statistical methods are used in conjunction with technical expertise to understand measurement systems, effectively develop new products, and to investigate, optimize and monitor production. 

Printing Inks and Graphic Arts Coatings

Speaker: Brian Chwierut

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Accelerated Testing & Durability

Speaker: Michelle Bauer

Many test methods have been developed to gauge the performance of protective coatings.  Measurement of corrosion performance is heavily dependent upon accelerated tests to make timely, quality decisions during product development.  Test method selection is a crucial decision based on the intent of a given experiment.  The keys to accurately assessing the real-world performance of your coating is choosing a method which closely mimics the end-use environment, properly conducting the test, and knowing how to interpret the results. Understanding these test methods is the first step towards successfully creating coatings that meet the needs of your end-user.