Upcoming PNWSCT and Related Events
Abstract: This presentation on Rheology reviews the basic principles of rheology including its definition and its influencers – chemical structure, morphology, and environmental conditions. The impact by various deformation forces including compression, tension and shear will be examined to demonstrate flow and viscosity profiles as a function of stress, temperature and time. An examination of the chemistry of commercial rheological agents will help clarify their efficacy in various formulation types including waterborne and solventborne systems.
A full day course on Rheology is available via the following link . . . Rheology.
Bio: Sam Morell is a Chemical Engineering graduate of New York University and founder of samMorell.com; a specialty chemicals consulting firm. His work experience includes both technical and marketing positions at Rohm and Haas, BASF and Air Products and Chemicals.
Mr. Morell has authored numerous technical articles on additives, pigments, and resins in a wide array of publications including PCI Magazine, Coatings World, The American Ink Maker, and Adhesives Age. He has also presented technical papers, short courses and workshops at various regional, national and international symposiums including The American Coatings Show, The Waterborne Symposium, The European Coatings Show and Coatings Trends and Technologies.
RSVP to Ema Hoxha (Ema.Hoxha@imcdus.com) if you are interested in attending the webinar and she will send you a link. Also, please remember to renew your membership if you have not done so already:
Water-based coating formulations are an industry trend due to stringent environmental regulations.
The majority of silicone coatings are solvent-based or high-solids, which require solvents for cleanup, and increase
overall project VOC emissions.
Silicone Water-Based Elastomers (SWBEs) are silicone elastomers offered as a water-based latex which provides
easy handling and formulation, with the resulting performance of a solvent-based or high-solids silicone coating.
SWBEs are ultra-low in VOCs and do not require solvents for cleanup. They offer good adhesion to variety of
substrates such as masonry, glass, metal, wood, and textiles; and display increased weatherability and water
resistance in ambient-cure or bake coatings for applications such as waterproofing, protective, anti-graffiti,
elastomeric, air and weather barriers, and paints.
Presentation Title: Silicone Water-Based Elastomers Match Performance of Solvent-Based and High-Solid Counterparts
Author Name: Tim Krytenberg
Speaker Name: DJ Widmer
PUGET SOUND PNWSCT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AND TOY DRIVE!
Come join our industry friends and colleagues and share some Holiday Cheer! Representatives from the Marines will be with us to collect & distribute toys to deserving children throughout the Puget Sound area. We all look forward to this gathering each year and hope to see everyone!
Please RSVP to: Paul Sheehan – psheehan4@yahoo.com, 206-719-0412. You can also reach out to Bev Spears if you have questions and please feel free to pass this invite along. The more the merrier 😊
When: Thursday, December 2nd at 11:00am
Where: River Rock Grill
4050 Maple Valley Highway
Renton, WA
425-988-4489
Cost:
$40.00 pp
Buffet Lunch & No Host Bar
There is a growing interest to move towards waterborne systems in the coatings industry. However, the change is not always straightforward and often new technologies are required to obtain the same performance as with solvent borne systems. Typical challenges related with the waterborne coatings is mud-cracking and open time. Waterborne coatings tend to dry significantly faster than their solvent borne counterparts and suffer from skinning, often leading to mud-cracking.
Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) is a new, a value-added and multifunctional product made of cellulose, consists of fibrils with lateral dimensions in the nanoscale and lengths up to micron scale. Its unique combination of characteristics from water soluble polymers and insoluble fibers gives a versatile and efficient alternative to technologies currently available. MFC secures high viscosity at rest, giving good stability, as well as offering shear thinning behavior and rapid viscosity build-up, which prevents sag during application. The high inertness, compatibility and chemical stability of MFC opens up new possibilities for waterborne paints and coatings, especially for the more demanding formulations.
The will demonstrate how MFC can solve your challenges regarding open time and mud cracking combined with excellent spray properties.
Howdy All,
Sending out a ‘Save the Date’ & then some for the annual PNWSCT Hockey Nite social event in the PDX aka Portland-area. We’re happy to bring this event back in 2022 after a COVID-miss last year. In historic fashion, we’ve chosen to see the Portland Winterhawks take on the Seattle Thunderbirds with a ‘pre-funktion’ before the match nearby. Bring your colleagues, friends, family, or even a salesperson.
When: Saturday, February 19th, puck drops at 6PM; pre-funk ~4PM
Where: Veterans Memorial Coliseum (next to Moda Center); 300 N Winning Way, Portland, OR 97227
Cost: ~$40/head; please don’t let price be an objection as we have options to sponsor attendees in-need of support
What you Get: 100 level seat close to ice and players box, hot dog, soda, & Winterhawk prizes (hats, mugs, etc.)
More to come…
Eric Jenkins
Come join us “fore” a great game of golf, Friday, August 12th, for the 30th annual “Portland Charity Classic” Golf Tournament. The proceeds go to help support the Make-A-Wish for a child in need.
To register, please visit this page.
For details about this event, please visit our symposium information pages, here, including the 2022 Coatings Fest event registration.
December Holiday Old Timers Luncheon and Toy Drive
When:
First Thursday in December!
Where:
River Rock Grill
Renton, WA
Who:
Bev Spears
HAPPILY RETIRED
Cell – (206) 714-7773
E-mail: bevspears@gmail.com