To All registered members, Unleash your inner artist Spend two hours drinking, laughing, and flexing your creative muscles. There’s no experience necessary and we’ll provide all the supplies, so you don’t have to worry about […]
Speaker: Dr. Robert Sandoval, R&D Technical Manager at EPS. Abstract: Adhesion to a substrate is a key fundamental property for most classes of coatings. Unless one is designing a removable coating, high adhesion is typically […]
Bio: Dr. Robert Sandoval is a R&D Technical Manager at EPS, leading the Industrial and Construction coatings group. He earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 2005 and a Ph.D. in […]
Jonathon Bird of Lubrizol’s Performance Coatings Group will be giving a presentation, details TBD. Cost: $0 for manufacturing members $20 for retired persons $25 for all others Typical Schedule (flexible with goal start […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Come join us “fore” a great game of golf, Friday, August 16th, for the 26th annual “Portland Charity Classic” Golf Tournament. The proceeds go to help support the Make-A-Wish for a child in need. […]
72nd Annual Business Meeting Agenda October 21st, 2019 11:30 am – 12:15pm Versailles 3/4, Paris Hotel Las Vegas, NV Call to order—Eric Minutes of the 2018 Annual Business Meeting—Paul Introductions Society Financial Report – […]
From the starlit trees as you drive towards the clubhouse, to the Christmas ambiance that surrounds you when you walk through the front doors… Come Join us in our Christmas Luncheon. Please consider […]
When: Tuesday, January, 28th 2020 Where: Jake’s Grill ‘McCormick Room’ room located in The Governor Hotel; 611 SW 10th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, 97205; (503) 220-1850 Cost: $0 for manufacturing members $20 for retired persons $25 […]
When: Wednesday, January, 29th 2020 Where: River rock Casino 8811 River Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8 Cost: $40 for manufacturing members $40 for retired persons Typical Schedule (flexible with goal start time of […]
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 […]
When: Tuesday, March 17th @ 12PM aka High Noon Who: Omnova’s Latoska N. Price: Coatings Application Manager at OMNOVA Solutions, has worked in the Coatings Industry for several years in the areas of […]
When: Tuesday, April 14th Who: Graham Howarth of Arropol Where: McMenamins Broadway Pub, near Lloyd Center 1504 NE Broadway ST Portland, OR 97232 503.288.9498 Topic/Presentation: Using Recovered Carpet from Cali Landfill to […]
When: Wednesday, April 15th; registration begins at 11:30AM Who: Graham Howarth of Arropol Where: Northview Golf & Country Club 6857-168th Street Surrey, BC V3S 3T6 Tel: 604-574-0324 Topic/Presentation: Using Recovered Carpet from […]
Regular scheduled meeting cancelled. See webinar available on Wednesday May 13thRead More
We are pleased to inform you that we will be holding a May technical talk with Ms. Kajal Parekh, Lab Manager of Coatings Application Group at Munzing. Please let me know if you are able […]
Come join us “fore” a great game of golf, Friday, August 21st, for the 28th annual “Portland Charity Classic” Golf Tournament. The proceeds go to help support the Make-A-Wish for a child in need. […]
In anticipation of the meeting, the Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for board positions including: • Secretary – Attend PNWSCT meetings, prepared and distribute minutes • Publicity – Attend PNWSCT meetings and maintain publicity, fund […]
Abstract: This one hour presentation on surfactants initially reviews the various types and chemical structures of commercially available surfactants. The presentation progresses to a better understanding of various surface activities including surface area, surface tension, […]
Abstract: Low VOC is still a driver for coatings applications with the ultimate goal to be near zero VOC. Water reducible alkyds have been used for years for lower VOC applications, but are limited in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]