Surfex Plus 2012 Seminars
Coatings Industry Training Seminar 2012
Tuesday 29th May 11:00am
"Proskills, Hull College & The BCF - Working together on behalf of employers to promote and support the Coatings Industries within the Skills System. "
- By 2020, the number of jobs that require higher level (4+) skills in the Coatings industry is expected to double.
- The most frequently predicted future skills gaps are in technical areas, and will be driven by innovation in products and adoption of new technology.
This seminar will cover the role of Proskills, as the Sector Skills Council andhow the BCF, as the industry trade body, will in conjunction with Hull College deliver the recently launched Coatings Operations Apprenticeship Training Programme, which has been specifically designed to meet the skills gaps & changing skills needs of the Coatings Industry.
The seminar will also highlight other work that they are doing together with employers to attract new talent, as well as support and improve skills within the industry aimed at ensuring that it is recognised as a vital contributor to the UK's economy.
It is anticipated that the Seminar will last around 45 minutes. Come and visit us on Stand F14 while you're there! There is no charge for this event but pre-registration is required. Click here for more details
Technical Seminars
Tuesday 29th May
Sustainability benefits & Environmental Issues
14:00-14:45
Keynote Speaker - Dr. Houshang Kheradmand Chairman of ERMA Technical Committee
"Coatings Sustainable Design-Issues and Opportunities"
Abstract: The key business drivers of any successful company have to encompass sustainable development criteria during technology and product design. Such criteria put a focus on sustainable growth – sustainable competitive advantage leading to sustainable earning power. Sustainability as a concept becomes a founding principle for continuous improvement, leading to either evolutionary or revolutionary innovations.
A part of this presentation will focus on trends and opportunities identification for Coating industries and methodologies for integrate sustainable development criteria across the product life cycle, from conception through to recycling and the waste management phase.
Another part will focus on new resources from biomass. The polymers used by coating industries are based on dynamic science and technologies. These technologies have traditionally included the Green Chemistry Criteria in much of its design, processes and products.
Today's mega-trends (Economic, Ecological and Social), have generated the need for an academic and industrial revolution in mind-set, processes and product design, resource allocation and the management of the wastes over the product lifecycle. The growth of population, consumption and the limit of resources have created constraints for all industries including the coating industries, which presents challenging opportunities requiring invention and innovation.
Monomers are obviously the key raw material for the coating industries and the management of new sources for them is critical for the industry's future. We will demonstrate and discuss the possibilities to produce monomers such as acrylic acid, ethyl- and butyl-acrylate from biomass and also consider the associated ecological and socio-economic impact.
14:45-15:15
Speaker - Jane Anderson, Principal Consultant, PE INTERNATIONAL
"Environmental Product Declarations: Understanding and communicating the environmental impact of construction products"
Abstract: How Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) can be used to evaluate the environmental impacts of manufacturing, using and disposing of construction products, and how they can be used in building level assessment, the Construction Product Regulations, and procurement.
Biography: Jane Anderson has over 20 years in the construction field, having originally studied Architecture, and has distinctions in a Masters in Environmental Architecture and Diploma in Life Cycle Management. For the past 14 years, she has specialised in the evaluation of construction materials and their environmental performance. She joined PE INTERNATIONAL from BRE Global in 2010 and leads their consultancy with the construction sector in the UK.
She has worked on the development of Life Cycle Assessment methodologies for construction products in the UK and their integration in the building level assessment tools, BREEAM and the Code for Sustainable Homes, and co-authored BRE's Green Guide to Specification and worked on the development of the environmental design tool, Envest2. She is a UK expert to the CEN TC 350 Standards committee which has developed the European standard, EN 15804, providing the core rules for evaluating the environmental impacts of construction products across Europe.
15:15-15:45
Speaker - Dr. Brian Acklam - Rockwood Pigments
"Nuodex DryCoat a Cobalt-Free Future"
Abstract: The coatings industry has faced many challenges over recent years with the removal of lead driers and changes to the VOC limits. However the removal of cobalt driers from the alkyd based market will be the most significant challenge to date.
It is almost certain that cobalt powder will be classified as carcinogen 1B in 2012. Therefore it widely predicted that data obtained from the cobalt powder and cobalt sulphate studies will result in a carcinogen 1B classification for all cobalt containing compounds in the future. The subsequent classification will result in the removal of cobalt based driers from a wide range of coatings applications.
Cobalt driers are the industry standard for primary drying and the performance properties formed by cobalt dried coatings are of an exceptional high standard. It has not been possible to use standard carboxylate chemistry to produce a cobalt alternative that delivers a similar performance. However Rockwood have developed Nuodex DryCoat a technology that can be considered to be a weight / weight replacement for cobalt in a wide range of applications.
Nuodex DryCoat is a significant technology advancement that combines a manganese carboxylate with a cyclic amine to produce a highly efficient redox catalyst. The complex that is formed can change oxidation state rapidly and thus is an efficient a primary drier and thus has a similar performance of a cobalt based drier. The complex only contains 1% manganese and thus yellowing that is associated with traditional manganese carboxylates is not observed with Nuodex DryCoat.
Additional additives such as DryXtra and DryPlus have also been developed to enhance the drying performance in systems that contain dark pigments, silica additives or matting agents. This allows Nuodex DryCoat to be used in a wide range of systems.
The classification of cobalt based driers is very uncertain and thus a change to cobalt-free with Nuodex DryCoat will ensure a future in the market.
15:45-16:15
Speaker - [details to be supplied] Tradebe
"Solvent Recovery"
Abstract: Tradebe are the UK's largest commercial solvent recoverer operating 6 multi-purpose solvent recovery sites in the UK processing in excess of 200,000te of solvent waste each year. In this session Tradebe will review the various solvent recovery models from TOLL Recovery for Re-Use through to Blending of Secondary Liquid Fuels and where they sit within the European Waste Hierarchy. Through a worked example Tradebe will also demonstrate both the potential commercial benefits of solvent recovery and how even a relatively small volume waste producer can take advantage of solvent recovery and turn a waste disposal cost into a source of revenue.
16:15-16:45
Speaker - Xavier Drujon – Global Business Manager Thioglycolics & DMSO - Arkema France
"Substitution of toxic polar solvents by DMSO EVOL™ in coating and paint stripping applications"
Abstract: Common polar aprotic solvents used in coating formulations (such as NMP, DMF or NEP) have hazardous toxicological profiles. Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) has similar properties but is safer, requiring no hazard labelling. A way has now been found to remove the unpleasant odour usually associated with this solvent, making its use appropriate in some rheological additives to improve anti-settling and anti-sagging properties. ARKEMA developed DMSO EVOL™, a new grade reengineered for a pleasant smell and unchanged solvent performance. This paper highlights practical implementation of DMSO EVOL™ based formulations in various coatings applications, including:
- The preparation of urea-urethane/DMSO EVOL™ based rheological additives, which are now commonly used in the coating industry to improve anti-settling and anti-sagging properties.
- The preparation of DMSO EVOL™ formulations, which are commonly used in various paint stripping applications.
Biography: Xavier Drujon is DMSO Global Business Manager for Arkema Thiochemicals division. He received a PhD in polymer science in 1992 from the University of Haute Alsace in collaboration with the University of Arizona. He has published 15 patents in the fields of fluoropolymers, water borne coatings and polymer additives.
Bernard Monguillon is a chemical engineer by Conservatoire National des arts et métier. He is currently Development Manager for Arkema Thiochemicals products.
Paul Guillaume Schmitt is a Chemical Engineer by ENSIC in France. He is currently Research and development manager at Arkema Lacq, in charge of the new development and business support of organo sulphur compounds.
Antoni Nogues is a Chemical Engineer by University of Barcelona. He has more than 25 years experience in Resin and Additive development for Coatings, Adhesives and Inks. Currently Technical Director of Additive and Resins for Powder Coatings for Arkema Coating Resins.
Wednesday 30th May
Technological Advances & Innovation
10:30
Speaker - Dr. Andrew Trapani, The Dow Chemical Company
"The use of TiO2-polymer composites to lower environmental impact and improve performance of waterborne paints"
Abstract: The hiding of conventionally formulated waterborne paints depends on a complex set of factors including the level of TiO2, the type and levels of extenders, and the interactions of the polymer and pigment particles with other paint additives. Replacing the conventional TiO2 with in-situ formed TiO2-polymer composites is found to yield a more uniform, less crowded distribution of TiO2 particles in both the dry and wet paint films. This effectively enhances the scattering efficiency of the TiO2 in the coating which can lead to lower pigment use levels and associated cost reductions. TiO2 use levels in these systems can be reduced by up to 20% while maintaining the opacity and tinting strength of the original coating. The mineral-polymer composite material is created under usual paint-making conditions using a dispersion polymer pre-composite and standard paint grades of TiO2.
Forming a paint film from such composites ensures that the dry film structure is closer to the optimally desired architecture where each mineral particle is completely bound by polymer. The resulting film provides better barrier properties than one obtained from a traditionally formulated paint. The improvement in performance can manifest itself as improved efflorescence resistance, improved stain resistance, improved UV resistance, improved outdoor durability, etc. In most cases, the improvements in film properties will result in an extended service life for the coating and the article to which it is applied.
A lifecycle assessment (LCA) of composite-based paints as compared to traditional paints was completed in accordance with ISO 14040 and 14044 (2006). This LCA was peer-reviewed and validated by a third-party auditor. Environmental indicators such as Green-House Gas Effect, Primary Energy Consumption, Resource Depletion, etc. were calculated over the full lifecycle for several painting schemes. The paints based on this new composite technology demonstrated reduced environmental impacts which can be directly traced back to their lower TiO2 content and improved film properties. By Andrew TRAPANI, Marie BLEUZEN, Houshang KHERADMAND and Anne KOLLER
Biography: Dr. TRAPANI received his B.S degree in chemistry in 1983 and thereafter, he pursued his graduate studies in physical chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. After receiving his Ph.D. in 1988, Dr. TRAPANI joined the Industrial Coatings Research Department at the central research laboratory of the Rohm and Haas Company (Philadelphia, PA, USA). In January of 1992, Dr. TRAPANI relocated to the Rohm and Haas European Region Laboratory (Valbonne, France) where he occupied positions of increasing responsibility in the management of various technical and sales service departments. In 2000, Dr. TRAPANI moved to Rohm and Haas Italy and was the technical manager of the company's dispersion polymer plant outside of Milano. From 2002 to 2006, Dr. TRAPANI was based in Paris and had responsibilities as Sales and Marketing Director for different parts of Rohm and Haas' European dispersion polymer business and was also General Manager of Rohm and Haas Kimyasal in Turkey. In 2007, Dr. TRAPANI returned to the laboratory in the role of Technical Director for Rohm and Haas' Paint and Coatings Materials business in Europe. As of April 2009, Dr. TRAPANI is the technical director for Dow Coating Materials, in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
11:00
Speaker - Richard Meijer, Business Development Manager Colorants, Elementis Specialties.
"TINT-AYD® AQ - Latest generation Aqueous Colorant Tinting System. Make or Buy? YOU decide."
examples of colorant formulations. Biography: Richard Meijer is active in the coating industry for more than 22 years. Richard has held several positions in technical service, R&D and marketing in different coating raw material companies and is currently active as Business Development Manager Colorants EMEA for Elementis Specialties.
11:30
Speaker -Dr. Sandra Coulthurst, Technical Sales Manager, Univar on behalf of Air Products
"New Developments from Air Products in Epoxy Curing Agents for Solvent Free and Water Based Coatings"
Abstract: A number of new epoxy curing agents produced by Air Products will be presented, these hardeners have been developed to meet customer requirements, to overcome raw material issues and to comply with changing European legislation. The focus will be on:
- Totally Reactive Technology which allows formulators to produce zero emission coatings, which are free from plasticisers and alkyl phenols, for flooring applications.
- Water based technology for industrial protection, which combines high-performance, eco-friendly and cost benefits.
The use of alternative amines for solvent free and solvent based industrial coatings to ensure continuity of supply and labelling benefits.
Biography: Dr Sandra Coulthurst, Technical Sales Manager at Univar Ltd, has been with the company for ten years, providing technical support on Univar's full range of products for construction and coating applications. A key area of focus and development for Univar is the extensive epoxy curing agent range from Air Products. Prior to this Sandra was a Technical Service Manager at Rhodia/Rhone Poulenc for their additives range for construction and coatings, and studied chemistry at the University of York.
12:00
Speaker - Dr. Andrew Trapani, The Dow Chemical Company
"2K Waterborne Protective Coatings for Heavy Duty Applications"
Abstract: Coatings designed for heavy duty applications in the Marine & Protective Coatings market are exposed to aggressive environments such as strong chemical solvents, marine atmospheres, UV light, abrasion, among others. Nowadays, the major part of the commercially available products that target this industry are solvent borne. The reduction of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and the need for more environmentally-friendly technologies have been the driver for new developments on waterborne industrial coatings in several segments of the marketplace. Aligned with these global trends and to comply with heavy duty industry requirements, a combination of different chemistries for waterborne coatings was studied, for instance epoxy, polyurethane and acrylics. Particular attention has been paid to understand the waterborne epoxy system behavior compared to solvent borne reference products available in the market. This paper will demonstrate that waterborne epoxy systems can perform as well as solvent borne systems in harsh environments. By Andrew Trapani, Juliana Francisco and Thais Claudino.
Biography: Dr. TRAPANI received his B.S degree in chemistry in 1983 and thereafter, he pursued his graduate studies in physical chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. After receiving his Ph.D. in 1988, Dr. TRAPANI joined the Industrial Coatings Research Department at the central research laboratory of the Rohm and Haas Company (Philadelphia, PA, USA). In January of 1992, Dr. TRAPANI relocated to the Rohm and Haas European Region Laboratory (Valbonne, France) where he occupied positions of increasing responsibility in the management of various technical and sales service departments. In 2000, Dr. TRAPANI moved to Rohm and Haas Italy and was the technical manager of the company's dispersion polymer plant outside of Milano. From 2002 to 2006, Dr. TRAPANI was based in Paris and had responsibilities as Sales and Marketing Director for different parts of Rohm and Haas' European dispersion polymer business and was also General Manager of Rohm and Haas Kimyasal in Turkey. In 2007, Dr. TRAPANI returned to the laboratory in the role of Technical Director for Rohm and Haas' Paint and Coatings Materials business in Europe. As of April 2009, Dr. TRAPANI is the technical director for Dow Coating Materials, in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.
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