Ready for the future of curing technologies
This compact online course gives paint and coatings formulators a clear, practice‑oriented introduction to cationic curing. You’ll understand how cationic mechanisms differ from radical systems, what makes epoxy and oxetane chemistries so attractive, and how onium salt initiators trigger polymerization under UV, LED, or thermal conditions. Key phenomena such as dark cure, low shrinkage, adhesion to difficult substrates, and sensitivity to water and basic contaminants are explained in a formulation‑relevant way.
Building on this, the course focuses on how to construct robust cationically curable systems: choosing and balancing resins and reactive diluents, incorporating pigments and additives without killing reactivity, and adapting formulations for inks, clear coats, and pigmented systems. Practical sections address curing equipment and process windows, simple lab tests to assess reactivity and conversion, and typical failure patterns such as undercure, tack, blistering, and loss of gloss, together with concrete formulation and process adjustments to resolve them.
Why you should attend:
Learn how cationic mechanisms, resins and initiators differ from radical systems – and what this means for cure speed, adhesion, shrinkage and sensitivity to contaminants.
See how to build robust cationically curable systems, integrate pigments and additives, and recognize typical failure patterns with concrete options to fix them.
Participate live from lab, office or home, ask your specific questions, and get targeted input you can apply immediately in your own projects.
Schedule
Program is subject to change.
Further information
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Speaker
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Vanessa Maurin
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Fees & Services
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350,- € Standard Fee The stated participation fees are net prices.
The participation fees include:
- Webinar documents
- Certificate of participation upon request
The booking is binding for you and will be charged even if you do not attend without prior cancellation.
A substitute participant can be named at any time.
For more information on our cancellation policy, please click here.
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FAQ
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Do I need a webcam?
No, it is not obligatory, you can see and hear the speaker and moderator, but you can decide not to share your video.
Do I need a microphone?
We will generally mute the microphones of all delegates, however you may ask questions in writing via the chat function or via microphone.
Can I get the slides?
Yes, the presentation slides will be available for download during the course.
Can I attend on a mobile device
Yes, you can. We will send out an information sheet for the tool being used for all features and best performance.
Can I get in touch with other delegates?
Yes, it will be possible to speak with other delegates if you use a microphone.
Can I receive a certificate of attendance?
Yes, you can receive a certificate of attendance upon request. Please write us an email.
Registration
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