Polyurethane Coatings Technology to be focus of two-part Virtual Learning Conference series.

A dynamic two-part Virtual Learning Conference series on Polyurethane Coatings will be sponsored by FSCT. To be offered on October 7 and October 14, the sessions are presented by Michael J. Dvorchak, Technology Lead for Advanced (UV Cure) Wood/Vinyl Coatings, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, Pittsburgh, PA. These courses may be taken separately or as a series. Register for both courses by September 30, 2004 to receive discounted rates.

Polyurethane Coatings I: Basic Polyurethane Coatings Technology

Thursday, October 7, 2004

2:00 pm-3:30 pm (ET)

This first session highlights the fundamental principles of aromatic and aliphatic polyurethane (PU) coatings technology, including basic two-component (2K) PU chemistry, basic one-component (1K moisture cure) PU chemistry, one-component bis-oxalzolidine PU chemistries and one-component blocked polyurethane chemistries. Discussions focus on how these polyurethane coatings are formulated and used/applied for each specific market.

Polyurethane Coatings II: Advanced Polyurethane Coatings Technology

Thursday, October 14, 2004

2:00 pm-3:30 pm (ET)

The second session focuses on more advanced polyurethane coatings systems. The development and use of one-component polyurethane dispersions (PUDs), two-component waterborne polyurethanes (2K water PURs) and two-component high solids polyurethanes, including polyurethane powder coatings are covered. The course concludes with the development and use of UV-cure polyurethanes in the following areas: monocure aliphatic polyurethane oligomers, dual cure two-component polyurethanes, powder coatings, and polyurethane dispersions. Discussions focus on how these polyurethane coatings are formulated and used/applied for each specific market.

Learning Objectives:

* Discuss the fundamental principles of aromatic and aliphatic polyurethane coatings as they relate to two-component (2K) PU chemistry, basic one-component (1K moisture cure) PU chemistry, and one-component blocked polyurethane chemistries

* Describe the fundamental developments and use of one-component polyurethane dispersions (1K PUDs), two-component waterborne polyurethanes (2K water PURs) and two-component high solids polyurethanes including polyurethane powder coatings.

* Examine the physical properties of the major polymers that relate to the development of the polyurethane coatings market. Traditional and nontraditional markets that are currently served are reviewed.

Course Instructor

Michael J. Dvorchak received the B.S. Degree in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. He started his career with Mobay Corp. in 1985 as a Development Chemist for the maintenance area specializing in bis-oxalzolidine chemistries. He progressed to Manager of Technology for wood coatings, specializing in: UV-cure/air cure in both urethane acrylate and unsaturated polyesters, 1K and 2K waterborne and solventborne polyurethanes, development of 2K-spray equipment for 2K-water polyurethanes and high solids 2K asparatate and aldimine chemistries. In January 2000, Mr. Dvorchak was named Marketing Manager for FWAs and Chemicals for Bayer Corp. Later, as Technology Manager of the Advanced Coatings Systems group, he focused on UV-curable products, developing the use of UV-A light cure as it relates to the primers and clearcoats within the automotive refinishing industry. In January 2003 with Bayer Polymers, Mr. Dvorchak was named Technology Lead for Advanced (UV Cure), Wood/Vinyl and Powder Coatings. His focus is to bring all of these latest technologies to the UV-cure, wood/vinyl and powder coatings markets.

Author of over 10 papers, Mr. Dvorchak has received six patents, and has served as a course instructor on polyurethane dispersions, polyurethane chemistry, and spray application. He was a recipient of the 2000 Presidential Green Chemistry Award sponsored by the EPA on the development and commercial use of 2K water-based polyurethanes and their ability to lower VOC and HAPs.

Who Should Attend

R & D personnel, technology managers, quality control/assurance specialists, and UV coatings formulators will benefit. In addition the courses are designed for suppliers of new materials, suppliers of instruments and equipment used in coatings analysis or manufacture, companies that formulate and market coatings, users of industrial coatings, and government personnel responsible for military or aerospace coatings for regulating emissions from coatings.

Registration

EARLY BIRD FEES: Register by September 30 for either course to receive the discounted rate of: $349 FSCT Member; $399 Non-Member

REGULAR FEES: After September 30, the registration fees are: $399 FSCT Member; $449 Non-Member

Only one fee is charged per location, regardless of the number of participants.

To Register: To register online, visit www.coatingstech.org/Programs/Shows/Schedule.cfm. To register by phone, call 800.651.7916 from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Mountain Standard Time.

For more information on the Virtual Learning Conferences, or upcoming FSCT educational programs, contact Education, FSCT, 492 Norristown Rd., Blue Bell, PA 19422-2350; voice: 610.940.0777; fax: [phone]; email: [e-mail].

FSCT Virtual Learning Conference Series

Pigments in Coatings I: Pigmentation of Automotive Topcoats

Gary Regulski, Dupont Performance Coatings

November 4, 2004; 2:00-3:00 (ET)

Pigments in Coatings II: Extender Pigments

Sara Robinson, R.T. Vanderbilt Co. Inc.

November 11, 2004; 2:00-3:00 (ET)

For more information, contact: FSCT at 610.940.0777; [e-mail]; www.coatingstech.org.