Polymer Compounding, Formulating and Testing of Plastics, Rubber, Adhesives and Coatings
Date: May 26-28, 2010 (AP8424)
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Cost: $960 USD
CEU's: 1.5
Instructor: John S. Dick
Location: Akron Polymer Training Center, Akron, OH 44325-5404
Course Overview: This two-day course is designed to help chemists and nonchemists alike become familiar with the compounding and formulating of materials used in the polymer industries: i.e. plastics, rubber, adhesives, and coating industries. Compounding materials are studied and compared by general class and function. Also, comparisons are made among similar materials used in different polymer industries. Technology transference from one industrial use to another is encouraged. The following are included in this course: Introduction and Discussion of Polymer Chemistry; Overview of Plastics Compounding; Overview of Rubber Compounding: Review of Adhesives Compounding; Overview of Coatings Formulating.
The Course Notebook given to every participant is based on the original Book titled: Compounding Materials for the Polymer Industries: A Concise Guide to Polymers, Rubbers, Adhesives, and Coatings by John S. Dick.
Course Outline:
Day 1
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Markets, History, Manufacturing Process
Testing
Basic Principles
Compounding
- Functional Uses
Thermoplastic Resins - (PE, PVC, PS, PP, ABS, MMA, PET, Cellulose Acetate, Nylon, PC, Polyacetal, PPO, Polysulfone, TFE)
Thermosetting Resins - (PF, UF, MF, Unsaturated Polyesters)
Fillers and Reinforcements
Coupling Agents
Flame Retardants
Plasticizers
Lubricants
Heat Stabilizers
Antioxidants
Curing Agents
Colorants
Impact Modifiers
Alloys
New Processes
Day 2
RUBBER INDUSTRY
History
Manufacturing Process
Testing
Compounding
Elastomers (NR, SBR, BR, IR, EPR, NBR, CR, CSM, IIR, CIIR, CO, ECO, FKM, Q)
Curatives,
Fillers and Reinforcing Agents
Softeners
Antidegradants (Antioxidants, Antiozonants, Waxes)
Tackifiers
Flame Retardants
Colorants
Blowing Agents
Thermoplastic Elastomers
ADHESIVES INDUSTRY
Markets, History, Manufacturing Process
Basic Principles
Functional Uses
Reactive Type Base Polymers (Epoxy, PUR,Cyanoacrylates, PF, RF, UF, MF)
Thermoplastic Type Base Polymers (PE, EVA, EEA, EAA, SBS, SIS, PA, PVB, Polyvinyl Ethers)
Elastomeric Base Polymers (NR, SBR, IIR, NBR, CR, XNBR, Polysulfides)
Natural Base Polymers (Animal and Fish Glues, Casein, Starch, Dextrin, Cellulose Derivatives)
Tackifiers (Rosins, Hydrocarbon Resins, Phenolic Resins, Polyterpenes)
Solvents
Fillers
Plasticizers
Hardeners
Thickening Agents
COATINGS INDUSTRY
Markets
History
Manufacturing Process
Testing
Basic Principles
Formulating
Binders (Drying Oils, Oleoresinous Binders, Alkyd Resins, Acrylics, Vinyl Resins, SB Binders, PUR, Epoxy Resins, Amino Resins, Cellulose Binders)
Solvents
Pigments
Additives
Driers
Antiskinning Agents
Thickeners and Thixotropes
Biocides
Corrosion Inhibitors
Plasticizers
Surfactants
Defoamers
Coalescing Agents
Freeze-Thaw Stabilizers
Anti-Rust Agents
pH Buffers