Coatings Formulation I Latex Coatings

Description

The European Coatings Academy is a online learning platform for people in careers in all areas of the coatings industry.

This course offers a comprehensive examination of latex coatings, focusing on their chemical composition, formulation strategies, and diverse applications. It explores the critical role of binders, pigments, fillers, and additives in defining the mechanical, optical, and chemical properties of coatings. Attendees will learn how binder chemistry, including glass transition temperature and film formation, impacts gloss and durability, while pigments like TiO₂ and fillers optimise hiding power and cost efficiency. The formulation of additives, including dispersants, thickeners, and coalescents, is discussed in detail, emphasising their importance for storage stability, application, and final performance.

Additionally, the video addresses the specific requirements of interior and exterior wall paints, primers, and wood coatings, tackling challenges like VOC reduction, weather resistance, UV protection, and saponification stability. By analysing emulsion polymerisation techniques and application-specific formulation adjustments, participants will gain practical knowledge to design high-performance coatings for decorative and industrial use.

You will learn how the main formulation components:binders, pigments, fillers, additives, and water work together to define coating performance.

You will understand the importance of pigment volume concentration (PVC) and how it controls gloss, porosity, durability, and cost.

You will gain insight into common binder systems and how polymer properties such as Tg, particle size, and molecular weight affect film formation.

You will learn the fundamentals of emulsion polymerization and its advantages for producing low-VOC, high-performance binders.

Speaker: Dr Nicholas Ballard
Dr Nicholas Ballard received his BSc in Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Warwick, UK in 2005. He remained at Warwick and undertook his PhD under the supervision of Dr. ir. Stefan Bon, obtaining his doctorate in 2012. His thesis concerned the synthesis of complex polymer particles and their interactions with interfaces.

The price includes:
– Access to the course: A personal access code to our e-learning platform EC Academy will be automatically emailed to you
– Stream the purchased videos for 6 months from date of purchase
– Certificate