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Abstract:
The value proposition of alkyds resins in coating markets remains strong. With sustainability initiatives affecting the industry at all levels there is a need to convert higher VOC formulations to more sustainable low VOC formulations. This lecture will review the chemistry and history of alkyds/polyester in coatings. We will then discuss the evolution of low VOC alkyd technology. Using modern techniques high-performing waterborne alkyd coatings, with VOC ranging towards near zero VOC are being produced on a commercial scale. This talk will review options for reformulating to these more sustainable lower VOC solutions. Alkyd emulsions, alkyd dispersions, water-dilutable alkyds and water-reducible alkyds will be reviewed. Formulation techniques will be discussed along with comparisons to other common water-based resin technologies. The attendee will walk away with a basic understanding of modern water-based alkyd resin technology along with an understanding of how to formulate waterborne alkyds coatings.
BIO:
Jeffrey Arendt is the Liquid Coatings Application Group Leader for Arkema’s Coating Resins (ACR) business. Jeff has a BS in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin River Falls and an MBA from the University of Minnesota. Jeff started in the chemical industry with The H.B. Fuller Company making and testing adhesives. Jeff coating’s career began at Hirshfield’s Paint Manufacturing formulating products for architectural and industrial markets while also working on manufacturing process, cost and quality improvement projects. In 2005, Jeff became Technical Director overseeing research and product development. In 2010, Jeff joined Arkema. At Arkema, Jeff worked in technical service an applications development utilizing water-based and solvent-based resin and additive technologies to develop innovate customer and market solutions. Currently Jeff leads ACR’s Liquid Coating Resins Technical Service and Applications Development team. This team is focused on delivering sustainable performance improvements for the coatings market.
