Visitors to the American Coatings Show (ACS) taking place May 8-10, can learn about this evolution, as well as the roles isocyanates, isocyanate coreactants, aqueous polyurethane dispersions, UV-curable urethane acrylates and other polyurethane technologies play in a pre-conference tutorial highlighting the versatile chemistry of polyurethane coatings. “Tutorial 6 – Polyurethanes” led by Mike Jeffries, strategic technology manager, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, took place 10:30 a.m. – noon, Monday, May 7.
After delivering a synopsis of the fundamentals of polyurethanes, Jeffries provided attendees with insight as to how formulators can use the structures of polyurethane systems to improve or enhance a coating’s performance in a myriad of end-use applications.
“Chemistry is the key to unlocking the unique properties of polyurethanes for use in coatings and adhesives. Tweaking the polyurethane chemistry allows formulators to fine tune their formulation to impart the specific performance characteristics needed for each coating’s application,” says Jeffries.
During his presentation, Jeffries discussed mature markets that are utilizing “new-to-them” polyurethane chemistries in applications like personal care products – such as hairstyling, color cosmetics and skin care products that benefit from polyurethane’s film-forming properties. He also highlighted emerging technologies that can complement or improve the performance-enhancing abilities of polyurethane chemistry.
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