Tutorial 4: Waterborne High-Performance Coatings
(Room 114)
09 Apr 18
8:30 AM
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10:00 AM
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Tutorial 4: Waterborne High-Performance Coatings
Waterborne coating is a fast developing technology. In many applications, these systems have become a standard solution, replacing their solventborne counterparts. In some important clearcoat or topcoat applications, however, solventborne systems remain the preferred technology. This tutorial aims to discuss what is possible today with waterborne clearcoats for different substrates — including wood and metal — and what is not. It covers the theory behind different binder technologies, as well as fundamental aspects of the film formation process and the performance of these coatings systems. This tutorial will also cover some fundamental aspects of rheology for waterborne applications.