Introduction To Coating Formulation – Thursday
| Morning Session | ||
| 8:00-9:00 | Introductions Coating Formulation Overview | Ray Fernando Cal Poly, SLO |
| 9:00-10:00 | Basics of Polymer Chemistry Clear Coatings | Ray Fernando Cal Poly, SLO |
| 10:00-10:30 | Break | |
| 10:30-11:45 | Latex (Acrylic, PUD) – Synthesis and Properties Pigments and Fillers Formulation and Film Formation | Devin Busse Specialty Polymers |
| Afternoon Session | ||
| 1:30-3:00 | Additives – Chemistry and Properties Optimum Formulations with Additives | Mary Kate Nolan BYK, USA |
| 3:00-3:30 | Break | |
| 3:30-5:00 | Coating Rheology Basics Optimizing Formulations for Performance and Long-Term Colloidal Stability | Ray Fernando Cal Poly, SLO |
In Depth Rheology and Surfactant – Friday
| Morning Session | ||
| 8:00-8:30 | Introductions Course Overview | Sam Morell |
| 8:30-10:00 | Surfactants Definition, Surfactant Types and Structures The Influence of Atomic Bonds and Molecular Attractive Forces on Interfaces Surface Activity including Surface Tension/Pressure/Transport and Micelle Formation Foam Stabilization and De-Stabilization The Role of Surfactants in the Dispersion Process Surface Tension Measuring Methods | Sam Morell |
| 10:00-10:30 | Break | |
| 10:30-12:30 | Rheology Introduction/Definition of Rheology Essential Elements of Rheology Stress and Deformation Forces Viscosity and Flow Profiles Rheological Agent Types The Importance of Hydrogen Bonding Rheological Agent Chemistry Measuring Methods | Sam Morell |