Water-Based Dispersants for High-Performance End Use Applications
ABSTRACT
Paint formulators face significant challenges in producing high performance coatings in water based finishes. Dispersing pigments in water is more challenging than solvent based systems. The lower VOC’s of today’s finishes and tomorrow’s future needs push the boundaries of traditional dispersant technology. In addition to wetting and stabilization, it is difficult to eliminate the negative effects of traditional dispersants in the final film properties for the high-performance finishes required in today’s markets.
In this presentation we will introduce our latest developments in water-borne dispersants. We have optimised dispersant performance through the control of polymer architecture, molecular weight and nature of our anchor groups. We have developed novel dispersants that are excellent at both wetting and stabilizing colorants for paints as well as improve the end use properties of high performance finishes. We will show examples of improved corrosion resistance in a direct to metal finish, improved spot resistance in a high performance black finish, improved tensile and elongation retention in roof coatings, as well as many other examples.
Speaker Bio: Dennis Butcher Technical Marketing Manager
Dennis is the Technical Marketing Manager for the Performance Coatings at Lubrizol Advanced Materials. He provides technical support to the western region. He joined Lubrizol in 1990 as a Sr. Chemist. Since then he has held numerous technical management and commercial roles throughout his tenure. Prior to Lubrizol, he worked in the printing ink industry formulating aqueous inks for advertising and news. Dennis holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry from SUNY Fredonia.
Presentation Title: Aluminum & Pearlescent Pigments 101:
Abstract: Paint and Coatings formulators have used metallic and pearlescent pigments for many years. This presentation discusses an introductory knowledge of what is used to produce these pigments, the many forms these pigments can take as well as the diverse methods to use these materials in coatings formulations. Solvent and water based chemistries will be discussed with practical guidelines of storage, handling and formulating with metallic and pearlescent materials.
Bio: Scott Greer is End Use Manager for Industrial Coatings at Eckart America Corporation, part of the Altana Group. In this role, he focuses on assisting current and potential customers in selection, formulation and application of effect pigment for decorative and functional performance within Industrial Coatings.
Scott began his career in Coatings as a paint formulator for Chemical Coatings-Waterborne segment of Sherwin-Williams in Chicago. He continued his work the R&D labs of Valspar and US Coatings developing solvent borne coatings formulations skills. Scott also worked on the specifications, standards and industrial application coatings within Caterpillar Inc. Scott has held positions in R&D, Technical Service, Continuous Process Improvement as well as Green Belt Six-Sigma roles. He earned his BS/Chemistry from the Missouri University of Science & Technology and MS/Chemistry degrees from Depaul University. He currently resides in Louisville, KY.
Cost:
$0 for manufacturing members
$20 for retired persons
$25 for all others
Typical Schedule (flexible with goal start time of 11:30AM):
11-11:30AM: Registration
11:45AM: Lunch orders
12PM: Introduce speakers & announcements
12:20PM: Lunch served
Presentation Title: Aluminum & Pearlescent Pigments 101:
Abstract: Paint and Coatings formulators have used metallic and pearlescent pigments for many years. This presentation discusses an introductory knowledge of what is used to produce these pigments, the many forms these pigments can take as well as the diverse methods to use these materials in coatings formulations. Solvent and water based chemistries will be discussed with practical guidelines of storage, handling and formulating with metallic and pearlescent materials.
Bio:
Scott Greer is End Use Manager for Industrial Coatings at Eckart America Corporation, part of the Altana Group. In this role, he focuses on assisting current and potential customers in selection, formulation and application of effect pigment for decorative and functional performance within Industrial Coatings.
Scott began his career in Coatings as a paint formulator for Chemical Coatings-Waterborne segment of Sherwin-Williams in Chicago. He continued his work the R&D labs of Valspar and US Coatings developing solvent borne coatings formulations skills. Scott also worked on the specifications, standards and industrial application coatings within Caterpillar Inc. Scott has held positions in R&D, Technical Service, Continuous Process Improvement as well as Green Belt Six-Sigma roles. He earned his BS/Chemistry at the University of Missouri-Rolla and MS/Chemistry degrees at Depaul University. He currently resides in Louisville, KY.