Upcoming PNWSCT and Related Events
Elastomeric Coatings Conversation with John Dockery of Trinseo.
Speaker: Alexandra Foguth
Title: COATEX RHEOLOGY 101 SEMINAR
Abstract: Coatex, a division of the Arkema Group, with its core business of rheology modifiers and dispersants dedicated for waterbased coatings, both traditional and UV, will present its expertise in rheology through an introduction of theory, application, formulation, and finished product characteristics.
What Will I Learn?
- Acrylic and Polyurethane thickener types and molecular structures
- Thickening mechanisms
- Design factors
- Structure / Properties relationship
- Applied rheology & the impact on final formulations
Speaker: Alexandra Foguth
Title: COATEX RHEOLOGY 101 SEMINAR
Abstract: Coatex, a division of the Arkema Group, with its core business of rheology modifiers and dispersants dedicated for waterbased coatings, both traditional and UV, will present its expertise in rheology through an introduction of theory, application, formulation, and finished product characteristics.
What Will I Learn?
- Acrylic and Polyurethane thickener types and molecular structures
- Thickening mechanisms
- Design factors
- Structure / Properties relationship
- Applied rheology & the impact on final formulations
The PNWSCT Board of Directors will be holding their board of directors meeting in Bellevue, WA.
Parking in the building garage…
This is the 1/2 Day Seminar Portion of the PNWSCT/GGSCT Speaker’s Tour. All incorporated sections (GGSCT, PNWSCT PDX & VanBC) will host a lunch to evening 1/2 day seminar including 4 technical guests.
- Beth Howard – FP Pigments (opacifying pigment)
- Stuart Lipskin – BYK (“pursuit of perfect coatings” or “additive innovations”)
- Rob Casteneda – Lanxess (biocides)
- TBD
This is the 1/2 Day Seminar Portion of the PNWSCT/GGSCT Speaker’s Tour. Vancouver will host a lunch to evening 1/2 day seminar including 4 technical guests.
- Beth Howard – FP Pigments (opacifying pigment)
- Stuart Lipskin – BYK (“pursuit of perfect coatings” or “additive innovations”)
- Rob Casteneda – Lanxess (biocides)
- TBD
We’re excited to get the early word out for the annual PDX Chapter’s February Portland Winterhawk Hockey Nite! Even if you don’t like hockey, how about taking a chemist, owner, buyer, manager, or salesperson out for a hot dog/soda, a hat, prizes and a good time at an ice rink? The Winterhawks are so excited to have us this year that they’ll be providing the PNWSCT with prizes to ‘raffle off’ amongst ourselves at the game!
Please at the very least, mark your calendars and RSVP to me (Eric Jenkins) if you’d like to attend the Boeing Airplane Toss night where the Portland Winterhawks will be hosting the Tri-City Americans.
WHAT DO YOU GET? 100 level seat, hat, hot dog, and soda with the ability to win prizes
HOW MUCH: ~$30/head
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Please RSVP with the requested number of tickets to me via email
As in previous years, you’ll be met outside by either Kevin O’Leary or myself for the exchange!
Join us for the Vancouver section Bowling tournament!
This event includes bowling, shoe rentals, a great dinner and a variety of awards and recognition!
More details to follow…
Speaker: Thomas Dombrowski
Title: Minerals as Functional Additives and Fillers
Thomas Dombrowski of Specialty Minerals, aka Minerals Technologies, aka Barretts providing a talk on Minerals as Functional Additives and Fillers.
Speaker: Thomas Dombrowski
Title: Minerals as Functional Additives and Fillers
Thomas Dombrowski of Specialty Minerals, aka Minerals Technologies, aka Barretts providing a talk on Minerals as Functional Additives and Fillers.
Topic: The Use of Minerals as Functional Additives and Fillers in Paints and Coatings applications.