Intro To CoatingsSpeaker: 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:
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Resin TechnologySpeaker: 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 /ColorantsSpeaker: 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 SolventsSpeaker: Tony Arrivo & Keith Moody (Virtual)
Abstract Coming Soon
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Additives 101Speaker: 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 & FormulationsSpeaker: 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.
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Coating Defects and TroubleshootingSpeaker: 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.
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Regulatory IssuesSpeaker: 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 CoatingsSpeaker: 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.
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Compliant Technology II: UV and EB CuringSpeaker: 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.
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Compliant Technology III: BioBased CoatingsSpeaker: 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:
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Smart CoatingsSpeaker: 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:
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Catalysis of Crosslinking ChemistriesSpeaker: 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.
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Advanced Formulation Tools & Experimental DesignSpeaker: 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 CoatingsSpeaker: 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.
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