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WebSeminars are real-time technical meetings conducted online by renowned experts in coatings and inks formulation. Benefit from the best seminar program dedicated to coatings and inks performances and innovations directly from your desk.
To participate, you just need an Internet connection and a separate phone line. Click on the link 'Sign up now' next to the event you are interested in. You will receive a confirmation after signing up.
Here are a few comments from past attendees:
  • "I think these kind of seminars are very useful" – Natalia Martinez from Repsolypf
  • "A good way to have a conference" – Lucht Soenke from 7-A ChemSystems GmbH
  • "Very interesting and well carried out presentation! Thank you!" – Nils Sahlstrom from Elkem ASA
 
 
Check out our past WebSeminars
Missed a WebSeminar? You can still view the entire presentation, interact with the speaker and order sample of the products introduced at the WebSeminar. All you need to do is click on the "View Presentation" icon.
Special Event for ASIA / PACIFIC:
Discover SIVO® SOL Technology from Evonik: A NEW Corrosion Protection Solution
View Presentation SIVO® SOL Technology, developed by Evonik, formely known as Degussa, is the first water-borne silane-based sol-gel product with a long shelf-life for the formulation of hybrid primers and coatings systems.
Its unique multifunctional structure will allow coatings formulators to develop novel and environmentally-friendly coatings system for metal protection with...

Improve your rheology skills to better control coating performances
View Presentation Our rheology experts from Rohm and Haas will give you a basic understanding of paint rheology to help you in choosing the right rheology modifiers for your specific needs.

DMSO for synthesis and formulation of Polymers - Alternative to toxic solvents ?
View Presentation DMSO is well known in the chemical industry as a good solvent for synthesis and formulation in several applications as Pharmaceutical, agrochemistry, electronics, paint stripping...but you may not hnown his potential in polymer.
The high solvent power of DMSO enables it to dissolve many organic raw materials and polymers. Therefore, it can be used for synthesis, formulation and cleaning steps.
The low toxicological profile of DMSO, a dipolar aprotic solvent, is key benefit, allowing it replace easily NMP or DMF in this kind of application. Contrary to NMP and DMF, DMSO is not labelled and represents no major risk to human health or for the environment.

Switch to 2K-Waterborne Coatings with Advanced Water-Dispersible Aliphatic Isocyanates
View Presentation Innovative aliphatic isocyanate technology specially designed for 2K waterborne PU Coatings. Benefit from combination of durability and protection performances without compromising with handling properties over a wide variety of substrates.

Using different Polyurethane Dispersion technologies to reduce VOC in plastic coatings
View Presentation Tightening VOC regulations are causing formulators of plastic coatings to reformulate with compliant waterborne technologies. The use of Polyurethane Dispersions will help you match the requirements of this legislation, while also maintaining the level of performance you have come to expect.
In this WebSeminar, our experts in Polyurethane Dispersions (PUDs) for coatings from Bayer MaterialScience will discuss the benefits and features of using PUDs as partial or total binder in water-based formulations.

How to Handle Biocides Safely
View Presentation The safety of manufacturing processes can always be improved!
Learn best practices to evaluate risks and discover new tools to handle biocides safely and more efficiently...

Discover a new anti-corrosion binder for your metal application
View Presentation In Industrial Coating applications, you may encounter corrosion problems on metals.
To answer this recurrent issue, Cray Valley has designed a new Styrene-Acrylic Water-based Dispersion for Metal Primers with an excellent balance of properties which enables excellent corrosion protection of metal parts/equipment and good adhesion on ferrous substrates.
In addition, this new primer is based on a water-borne technology in order to meet VOC regulations. It is therefore much easier for cleaning and decreases workers' exposure to hazardous products.

Preventing Microbial Contamination in Manufacturing
Plant Audit and Plant Hygiene
View Presentation The ever increasing environmental and human risk related regulations have led to the development of new formulations, which are more susceptible to microbial contamination.
The objective of this WebSeminar is to provide you with tools to help you prevent microbial contamination in manufacturing, which is critical in a formaldehyde-free environment

Discover SIVO® SOL Technology from Degussa: A novel Metal Protection Solution
View Presentation SIVO® SOL Technology, developed by Degussa, is the first water-borne silane-based sol-gel product with a long shelf-life for the formulation of hybrid primers and coatings systems.

Switch to 2K-Waterborne Coatings with Advanced Water-Dispersible Aliphatic Isocyanates
View Presentation Innovative aliphatic isocyanate technology specially designed for 2K waterborne PU Coatings. Benefit from combination of durability and protection performances without compromising with handling properties over a wide variety of substrates.

Innovative Copolymer Technology to Improve
Adhesion and Durability of Waterborne Industrial Coatings
View Presentation Aqueous dispersions of random Ethylene Acrylic Acid (EAA) copolymers provide a unique combination of properties such as durabilityand weather ability for water borne-coatings. This presentation will describe how new dispersion developments have evolved and discuss the high performance properties now delivered on a wide variety of substrates by EAA technology as a potential additive or co-resin.

Provide Tailor-Made Solutions to many Challenges in Coatings with Specialty Acrylic Monomers
View Presentation Specialty acrylic monomers are valuable components for the paints and coatings industry. A unique set of properties is provided by these different components and the various polymerization systems used, such as solvent-borne, water-borne and 100% solid systems. This makes Specialty Acrylic Monomers truly versatile products.
Join this technical WebSeminar dedicated to tBA and understand how to provide a large amount of property improvements to your coatings.

Dynasylan® SIVO 121: a Novel System for Wood Protection
View Presentation Outdoor wooden surfaces, like garden furniture, wooden decks or facades, are particularly exposed to time and weather deterioration. To extend the protection of wood surfaces without compromising their natural aspect, discover the new coating solution based on Dynasylan® SIVO 121.

How does Environmental Labelling (Dead Fish/Dead Tree) Impact your Paint?
View Presentation The publication in January 2006 of the 2nd Amendment of the Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC establishes more stringent labelling requirements for preparations containing substances that are toxic for the environment.
This WebSeminar is designed to support you to understand the impact of the DPD on typical biocides used in paints and coatings.

Formulate High Performance and VOC-Compliant Solutions for Wood Coatings
View Presentation Think of all the consumer products made of wood!
Wood is a living material used in many applications that needs specific protection to extend life cycles of the consumer products...
In this WebSeminar you will discover the latest developments in polyurethane dispersions for high performance wood coatings and how to select the ideal curing technology to achieve the right combination of properties depending on the application.

Innovative Solutions to Eliminate Microbial Contamination from your Paint
View Presentation Water-based paints and inks are so environmentally-friendly that they can also serve as a nutrient source for micro-organisms such as bacteria. The most economic way to minimize the risk of microbial contamination is to use an efficient In-can preservative in combination with a proper microbiological control of raw materials, intermediates, packages and production processes...

Discover an efficient and non-toxic alternative to NMP
View Presentation In recent years, NMP (N-methyl pyrrolidone) has come under pressure for safety, health or environmental reasons and its replacement is a driving force in the coatings, inks, cleaning, degreasing and stripper industries.
In this free technical tutorial, discover an efficient and non-toxic alternative to NMP and an example of application in paint stripping.

How to extend the durability of your exterior wood coatings?
View Presentation Water is one of wood’s worst enemies. To struggle against its damaging action and thus provide increased durability, wood coatings need significant water-repellency.
In this free technical tutorial, learn how to formulate exterior wood coatings with wax emulsions to enhance weatherability and to extend like of decks, rails, stairways & siding.

Enhance your coatings dry-film protection and meet the New European regulations
View Presentation If you are seeking for innovative biocide solution to improve the dry-film protection of your coatings and then extend the aestheticism of painted façades and the shield of substrates, you don't want to miss this event! It will allow you to interact directly with our biocide experts.

Surface Modifiers to improve properties in Floor Care & Graphic Arts
View Presentation Surface modifiers are typical additives that significantly impact on performance such as slip control, matting effect, black heel marks resistance, touch & feel properties…
Join our expert and learn how to use wax emulsions to enhance surface properties in OPV's and floor care.

Discover the Benefits of Polyurethane Dispersions for Formulating Environmentally Friendly Coatings
View Presentation Join our coatings experts from Bayer MaterialScience, a worldwide leader in PU technology for the past 30 years to learn about these benefits including: Developing environmentally friendly coatings: solvent-free and NMP free, low VOC and low odor Improving key features such as Substrate Adhesion, Solvent/Water Resistance, Elasticity and Light Stability Learning more about new PUD Developments including UV curable, and self-crosslinking types

How to optimize the rheology behavior of your high solid coatings
View Presentation Reducing the amount of solvent in coating formulations leads to a higher viscosity. Controlling sag and viscosity along with good pigment suspension are of key concerns for the high-solid coatings formulators.
Join our rheology expert to understand formulation and application issues traditionally faced with high-solid coatings and learn how you can improve your paint performance.

Free Technical WebSeminar for Asia Pacific:
How to meet your customers' preference and regulatory target without compromising your paint performance
View Presentation Today's most significant drivers for reformulation of architectural paints for the Asia Pacific market are regulatory compliance on volatile organic compound (VOC) content.
Attend this WebSeminar to discover low odor, non - VOC (per European Directive 2004/42/EC & China SEPA) coalescents that offer excellent performance properties across a wide range of application conditions and respond to regulatory and consumer pressure.

Free WebSeminar:
Improve Coatings Adhesion on Plastic Substrates with New Adhesion Promoters
View Presentation One of the most important performance required for a plastic coating is its adhesive capability. Conventional coatings do not adhere well to untreated polyethylene, polypropylene, or polypropylene/elastomer blends such as TPOs (thermoplastic olefin alloy).
Adhesion promoters are widely used to help the coating adhere to the substrate and improve the physical resistance of plastic coatings.
Attend this WebSeminar to discover new ways to improve adhesion of your coatings to plastic substrates and then respond to expectation of the plastic industry.

Silicone Resin Emulsions: Achieve Longer Lasting, Better Looking Exterior Paints!
View Presentation Buildings need to be protected over time from exposure to water, UV light, dust and micro-organisms. Attend this WebSeminar to discover how using Silicone Emulsion for Decorative Coatings will help you to provide long-lasting protection to new and refurbished buildings while achieving superior aesthetical appeal compared to conventional coatings but with higher dirt pick-up resistance.

Innovative Chemistry for Improved Pigment Suspension in UV Cured High Performance Coatings
View Presentation With steady growth of radiation cured systems for high performance industrial coatings, new challenges constantly arise that require innovative solutions.
Attend this WebSeminar & discover a new zero VOC, 100% active liquid product that will help you have excellent anti-settling properties and limited influence on application viscosity.

Keep high performance in your architectural paint when changing your neutralizing amine!
View Presentation Finding a high performance neutralizing agent for latex paints (such as AMP) has become difficult those last months.
Join our experts Conor DOWLING and Mike GERNON for an in-depth presentation outlining current market conditions and perspertive on amines as well as formulation insight on:
- How to drop-in an innovative amine into your semi-gloss and flat latex paints in interior architectural coatings
- How to improve latex paint performances such as pigment dispersion, low odor & VOC release.

An Innovative Pure Acrylic Binder for optimizing your Architectural Paint Formulation:
Unlocking The Value In Paint: A FREE Technical Seminar.
View Presentation Due to the fast growing competition presented by low-cost (and lower preformance) paints, and to rising prices of raw materials, the Architectural markets are now more and more driven by a real need for cost optimization.
Attend this Free technical Seminar and learn:
How to reduce the cost of your formulation and maintain its performances?
How to improve the global performance of your paint without increasing cost?
How to find a cost effective solution to comply with low VOC regulations?
How to notch up your competitiveness in the market?

Free WebSeminar:
Formulating with New Coalescents to Optimize VOC and Performance in Your Architectural Paints
View Presentation Today's most significant driver for reformulation in the architectural paint market is regulatory requirements on volatile organic compound (VOC) content. In many cases, some performance compromise has already been accepted to meet existing VOC regulations. Additional regulations continue to reduce the allowable VOC level, potentially causing more trade-offs regarding performance. Join our expert Kevin McCreight of Eastman Chemical Company for an indepth presentation outlining the function and selection of coalescents, as well as techniques by which Eastman coalescents can help maintain the best possible performance when it is necessary to further reduce paint VOC.

How to Reduce Formulation Costs while Maintaining Performance by Replacing Medium Particle Size Calcined Kaolin with Opacilite Flash-Calcined Kaolin
View Presentation Medium particle size calcined kaolins have long being valued by paint manufactures as functional extenders that deliver high opacity and excellent mechanical performance. Improved calcining technology has led to the development of Opacilite flash-calcined kaolin which has intrinsically sealed internal voids formed by the 'popcorn' effect...

How to Comply with European VOC Requirements (Directive 2004/42/EC):
Efficiently Reformulating Architectural Coatings with NEW Coalescents
View Presentation In this latest technical event, our expert Carlo Testa from Eastman Chemical Company will cover low odor, non-VOC (per European Directive 2004/42/EC) coalescent that offers excellent performance properties across a wide range of application conditions.

SOFT and TOUGH: Elastomeric Binder for High Performance Wall Coatings
View Presentation

Attend this WebSeminar presented by Pierre Chevalier, expert of Elastomeric Wall Coatings, and learn how to formulate and balance between Crack Bridging properties and Dirt Pick Up resistance.
Discover:
- How and why switch to Elastomeric?
- Learn how to economically formulate an high-end elastomeric wall coating?
- SOFT and TOUGH: a specific UV curing mechanism delivers best balance between Crack Bridging properties and Dirt Pick Up resistance


New Polymeric Dispersant Technology for Powder Coatings
View Presentation Learn how to benefit from new polymeric dispersants that helps to meet the very challenging requirements of pigment dispersion in powder coating formulation such as producing thinner films or improving the surface appearence.


Whats is WebSeminar?
WebSeminar is an online, real-time meeting conducted by a renowned expert of the chemical industry. Each WebSeminar is dedicated to a specific technology-related topic.

Using your telephone and Web browser, join a live presentation. You get connected with a speaker, and a group of professionals without taking time away from your office.

For more information, contact us at + 33 1 72 76 39 13 / webseminars-pc@specialchem.com.

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SpecialChem strongly recommends to check and test whether your computer supports all necessary plug-ins before passing your registration order.
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