90 formulation / innovation courses to support your developments in 2013

e-Training Courses by SpecialChem

Preparing Professionals for the Challenges Ahead!

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2013 is almost there and it’s time to think about the skills you need to reach your next targets! As you’ll see, there’s something for everyone:

If you have your hands on product development,You’ll surely love our Formulation courses and their very practical approach. You will structure your knowledge in a quick & efficient way, discover logic path to solve your issues & go faster by benefiting from industry experts’ know-how.

If you are more interested in what’s going on in the industry,Innovation courses will greatly support your efforts to keep up with the latest technical trends. Experts discuss a selection of the most promising innovations in a specific area.

Looking to train your whole team?e-Training Credits and Unlimited Access will make your life easy while making savings on your training budget. We can also organize private training sessions to fit into your sche-dule and your need for in-depth interaction with an expert

Please remember that we’re here to help. To talk to us about your training requirements,call us on +33 1 72 76 39 13 or contact us by email: [email protected]

Catherine BouhierOnline Courses DirectorSpecialChem

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Why train with SpecialChem?

1. We are training more than 2000 professionals every year and 97% of them were satisfied with our e-Training Courses in 2012.

2. It is the only place to benefit from trainings with anindustry-applied touch: dispersion in coating and inks, compatibility of plastic blends, rheology for adhesives and sealants…

3. It offers a unique opportunity to connect with technical experts who are all passionate about sharing their technical know-how and strong industry knowledge.

4. You can go beyond traditional skills development and discuss your own cases with industry experts even after the training session is over.

5. Attending an e-Training Course is simple:

«It is very good tohear from a lecturer with

extensive real-worldexperience rather than(or in addition to) justacademic knowledge.»

Antonio P.Sr. Materials Engineer

at Quantum Leap Packaging





One payment, 5 to 10 training sessions and great savings!

Smart ideas to attend e-Training Courses

Train with your colleaguesBecause it is more productive to share, you can attende-Training Courses with your colleagues!

> 1… 2… 3 attendees in the same room = SAME FEE! (1 internet connection - Regular Access)

> For group of 4 and over or requiring additional connections, the Group / Multi Access applies (up to 3 internet connections)

e-Training CreditsPurchase credits in advance and use them (whoever in your team / company)whenever you want within 12 months.

> 5 e-Training Credits 999€ (up to 30% savings!)

> 10 e-Training Credits 1499€ (up to 55% savings!)

Unlimited Access to e-TrainingsA hassle free solution to help you and your staff develop techni-cal skills and industry understanding by attending as many sessions as you need within a year.

> Unlimited Access

2 499€ 2999€/year if subscribed before January 31, 2013 (for one company located in one country)

Private SessionsIf you have several people to train on a topic developed by SpecialChem, why not considering our pri-vate session option?

On top of the training presentation, this exclusive tailor-made online solution will offer youand your team the opportunity to interact longer and more freely with the expert on your current pro-jects and issues. It will seriously ease the application of your fresh learning into everyday practices.

“I chose the unlimitedaccess because of the money

reduction and I am very satisfied!It encourages me and

my colleagues to attenda large number of useful

events I wouldn’thave attended

otherwise.”Eric P.

Project Engineerat Nypro Inc.

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Train with the bestTo offer you best quality trainings, we are working with independent experts from all over the world who are all passionate about sharing their know-how in addition to their strong technical knowledge. This is part of our commitment to deliver industry-focused, practical and unbiased e-Training Courses.

Experts benefit from SpecialChem uniqueindustry expertise

When joining SpecialChem network, experts benefit from our expertise in creating and delivering outstanding online short courses:

> They have access to our unique knowledge of the industry

> We accompany them to ensure your needs and expectations are met

> They get trained on our best practices for presenting online

40 experts from US, UK,the Netherlands, Germany…

will train you in 2013

We select seasonedprofessionals with

> 15 years or morehands-on experience

> Proven track-record in the industry

> Real ability to pass ontheir expertise in

a simple way.Speakers

rated good or higher

by 98%of 2012 attendees

“The opportunityto get your questionsanswered was very good.The instructor has a goodand broad technicalknowledge on the topic.”Sander N.Business DevelopmentManagerat UnderwritersLaboratories





Plastics & Elastomers IndustryPlastics industry is constantly under change. With stringent regulations & envi-ronmental concerns, pressure is increasing to find a new array of solutions with the performance matching that of traditional materials.

We at SpecialChem understand the changing environment and the challenges it brings to professionals throughout the value chain. We are constantly making

efforts to revitalize our training program to help them with industry-specific support to improve their skills, develop the right products faster & beat competition.

Our plastics training program is designed to provide you with an opportunity to hear the latest trends & deve-lopments in the plastics industry, talk about formulation issues with experts, explore alternativesand share best practices.

Sonia VijProgram Manager Plastics at SpecialChem

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Course Page N° Date

Track latest advances & trends to identify new opportunitiesLatest Weight Saving Solutions for Automotive Applications UPDATE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 7 FebruaryWind Energy: Latest Engineering Plastics & Advanced Composites Innovations NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 7 MarchFood Packaging: Latest Barrier Solutions UPDATE!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 18 AprilLatest Fuel Barrier Solutions & Opportunities for Higher Performance UPDATE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 25AprilLatest E&E Plastics for LED, Energy Storage, Miniaturized Devices UPDATE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 23 MayAdvances in High Heat Polymer Resins & Applications NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 27 JuneFuture Photovoltaic Opportunities for Electronic & Plastic Materials UPDATE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 19 SeptemberBioplastic Tour: Latest Developments & Trends for Greener Plastics (8th Edition) UPDATE! . . . . . . . . . . . 9 21 NovemberElectrically Conductive Polymers: Latest Development Opportunities UPDATE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 12 December

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Develop & improve performance/cost ratio with stronger formulation skillsOptimize Coextruded Thin Layers to Improve Barrier properties NEW!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 22 JanuaryPVC Stabilizer Alternatives: Optimal Selection & Formulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2 MayBiopolymers: Optimizing Additives Selection NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 To be confirmedPVC Plasticizer Selection Strategies UPDATE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 To be confirmedComposites: Interface Properties Optimization NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 23 October




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Learn from best practices for higher day-to-day efficiencyUS Patent Claims: How to Efficiently Read Them? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4 AprilSearching & Mapping US Patents - Part 1: Patentability - Part 2: Freedom to Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 25 Sept & 8 OctDesign of Experiment: Step-by-Step Approach for Easy Implementation (2-part course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 6 & 20 Nov

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Get up-to-date on Regulation frontE.U. Food Contact Regulations: Migration Testing, Declaration of Compliance & Liability Issues . . . . 14 13 june US Food Contact Regulations: Impact on Plastics Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 29 October

Optimize testing procedures and improve results interpretationContact Angle: Decisive Surface Data from a Single Test NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 30 JanuaryPlastic Failure Analysis for Efficient Problem Solving (2-part course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 13 & 27 Feb.Torsion Braid Analysis to Optimize Thermosets Processing NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 21 FebruaryFR Behavior Characterization in Practice NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 18 JuneDMA Interpretation made Easy for Plastics Developments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 11 JulyImproving Fire Behavior Predictions with Cone Calorimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 10 SeptemberFTIR Made Easy for Better Identification of Plastics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3 OctoberEnvironmental Stress Cracking Prediction & Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 5 December



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Plastics & Elastomers IndustryTrack latest advances & trends to identify new opportunities

March 7, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get an up-to-date mapping of opportunities for engineering plastics (PA, POM, PPS...) and advanced composites (carbon fiber, E/S glass…) for wind energy application. Material requirements, technology adoption and unmet needs will be discussed to help you accelerate your decision-making process on future R&D projects

CategoryInnovation

Wind Energy: Latest Engineering Plastics & Advanced Composites InnovationsPresented by Don Rosato

“This course gave us a very good

overview of techno-logies aimed at light

weighting, much broader than we

would normally be exposed to”Normand M.

Business Development Manager at Milliken

February 7 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get a clear overview of the weight-saving innovations of the last 12 months presenting the highest interest for the automotive industry. Material and process techno-logies will be discussed for their lightweighting potential but also for the opportunity to achieve higher perfor-mance, reduce cost and simplify overall design

CategoryInnovation

Latest Lightweight Solutions for Automotive ApplicationsPresented by Don Rosato

(48 evaluations)

UPDATE!

NEW!

This new course has not been evaluated yet

April 18, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Clarify opportunities that are emerging for plastic materials in food packaging by reviewing the latest innovations in barrier technology (compostable films, scavengers, multi-layers...). Independent expert Dr. Donald Rosato will present his selection of new materials and technologies (green, cheap, more easily processed...) in barrier packaging to ease your strategic decisions on future developments.

CategoryInnovation

Food Packaging: Latest Barrier SolutionsPresented by Don Rosato

(147 evaluations)

UPDATE!

April 25, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get fresh ideas for your own projects with a clear update on the complex regulatory demands, and clarify how fuels & biofuels affect the traditional solutions, in order to identify opportunities in new structures for the next generation of vehicles.

CategoryInnovation

Latest Fuel Barrier Solutions & Opportunities for Higher Performance Presented by Pierre Delbarre

(63 evaluations)

UPDATE!




Plastics & Elastomers IndustryTrack latest advances & trends to identify new opportunities

NEW!

June 27, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Save time with a synthetic & neutral overview of the latest developments in high heat polymer resins and find-out new ideas for your future developments. You will come away with a fresh view on their performance & application potential.

CategoryInnovation

Advances in High Heat Polymer Resins & ApplicationsPresented by Don Rosato


(29 evaluations)

(106 evaluations)

May 23, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Structure your strategy and explore new routes to address the emerging demand in electronic devices (miniaturization, lower energy consumption…) by benefiting from an expert review of the most impacting plastics material and technology innovations in this field.

CategoryInnovation

Latest E&E Plastics for LED, Energy Storage, Miniaturized DevicesPresented by Don Rosato

UPDATE!

(126 evaluations)

September 19, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Identify how you could adapt your know-how in electronic and plastic materials to seize opportunities in the fast-growing solar energy market with expert insight on latest conductive and plastic material innovations.

CategoryInnovation

Future Photovoltaic Opportunities for Electronic & Plastic MaterialsPresented by Don Rosato

UPDATE!

November 21, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get fresh ideas to go even greener with your plastic developments thanks to an update on the latest material, manufacturing and application developments. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about novel solutions selected by our independent expert Don Rosato for their high potential to improve performance, lower environmental impact and expand into new applications.

CategoryInnovation

Bioplastic Tour: Latest Developments & Trends for Greener Plastics (8th Edition)Presented by Don Rosato

(179 evaluations)

UPDATE!

December 12, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Save time with a synthetic & neutral overview of the latest developments in conduc-tive plastics & ICPs (ESD / EMI protection, RFID tags...) and find-out new ideas for your future developments. Keep pace with the latest electrically conductive materials and their impact on emer-ging applications.

CategoryInnovation

Electrically Conductive Polymers: Latest Development OpportunitiesPresented by Don Rosato

UPDATE!




Plastics & Elastomers IndustryDevelop & improve performance/cost ratio with stronger formulation skills

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January 22, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Achieve thin multilayers with high barrier properties without compromising on other important mechanical properties such as strength, stiffness... Adjustments in mate-rials, equipment & process design will be discussed with the help of real life case studies for efficient problem solving.

CategoryTechnology

Optimize Coextruded Thin Layers to Improve Barrier propertiesPresented by Dr. Eldridge M. Mount III


NEW!

Date to be confirmed Explore new ways in which the properties of bioplastics can be expanded to provide required performance (impact, transparency and color, HDT,..) without compromising on the fundamental characteristics associated with bioplastics.

CategoryTechnology

Biopolymers: Optimizing Additives SelectionPresented by Stéphane Girios


May 2, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Adapt faster to market & regulatory demands (heavy metal free stabilizers, recycling, bio-sourced...) by selecting the appropriate stabilizer solutions. In the light of the current regulation framework, key performances and best system match of traditional and novel solutions will be reviewed.

CategoryFormulation

PVC Stabilizer Alternatives: Optimal Selection & FormulationPresented by Richard Grossman

Too few ratings to evaluate this course

NEW!

October 23, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Review state-of-the-art approaches to determine the features of interfaces in compo-sites (interfacial bonding, strength…) and ways to optimize them for high-temperature applications.

CategoryFormulation

Composites: Interface Properties OptimizationPresented by Mark deMeuse


Date to be confirmedBoost your ability to select plasticizer (phthalate free, benzoates, EVA, TPU...) to fit with your application constraints, cost requirements, demand for phthalate-free PVC, fai-lure prevention (embrittlement, staining, stress cracking) and much more to optimize performance of your PVC compounds.

CategoryFormulation

PVC Plasticizer Selection StrategiesPresented by Richard Kozlowsky

(91 evaluations)

UPDATE!




Plastics & Elastomers IndustryOptimize testing procedures and improve results interpretation

Part 1 : February 13, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Part 2 : February 27, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETImplement more effective plastic failure prevention / troubleshooting strategies encompassing material selection, design & processed-in stress and service environ-ment.Part 1 will help you to strengthen your understanding of the different types of failures in your plastic parts and Part 2 will show how to apply this knowledge to real cases so that you are well equipped for your own projects!

CategoryFormulation

Plastic Failure Analysis for Efficient Problem Solving (2-part course) Presented by Jeffrey Jansen

(30 evaluations)

NEW!

February 21, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Understand better the cure behavior of your thermosets over a wide range of tempera-ture by using Torsion Braid Analysis and use the results to define processing features of your systems of interest.

CategoryFormulation

Torsion Braid Analysis to Optimize Thermosets ProcessingPresented by Mark deMeuse


NEW!

June 18, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Review test methods and equipment to efficiently characterize flame retardant behavior in practice. Popular testing techniques, their pros & cons as well as practical considerations for implementation will be discussed..

CategoryFormulation

FR Behavior Characterization in PracticePresented by T. Richard Hull


January 30, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETLearn how to properly run contact angle measurements & extract decisive informa-tion on roughness, uniformity of treatment, release agents residues, weak boundary layers, wettability, printability, over treatment… This will save you from running additio-nal & more expensive tests!

CategoryFormulation

Contact Angle: Decisive Surface Data from a Single TestPresented by Ian Sutherland


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Plastics & Elastomers IndustryOptimize testing procedures and improve results interpretation

September 10, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Optimize your formulations for lower flammability by increasing your ability to interpret results properly: - Assess flammability improvements so you can optimize formulations- Learn how to properly interpret heat release curves - Comprehensively understand data available from cone calorimetry (TTI, HRR, pHRR, ttpHRR, THR, EHC, FIGRA, SMOGRA etc)

CategoryFormulation

Improving Fire Behavior Predictions with Cone CalorimeterPresented by T. Richard Hull

(106 evaluations)

October 3, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Guide efficiently your developments by effectively running Fourier Transform Infra-red Spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis & extracting valuable information for identification, contamination & degradation of plastics.

CategoryFormulation

FTIR Made Easy for Better Identification of PlasticsPresented by Jeffrey Jansen

(51 evaluations)

December 5, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Improve your plastic parts ESC resistance by predicting failure occurrence, analyzing its origin and implementing adequate prevention measures...

CategoryFormulation

Environmental Stress Cracking Prediction & PreventionPresented by Jeffrey Jansen

“It gave us very good references to continue studying ESCR and point out

some of the important points to look out when analyzing an

ESC problem.”Ernesto F.

Business Dev. Manager at DAK Americas

(28 evaluations)

July 11, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Gain confidence in interpreting DMA fingerprints and wisely use the results to evaluate performance (rigidity, ductility, compatibility..) of your polymer formulations & ease your daily developments.

CategoryFormulation

DMA Interpretation made Easy for Plastics DevelopmentsPresented by Mark deMeuse

Too few ratings to evaluate this course




Plastics & Elastomers IndustryLearn from Best Practices for higher day-to-day efficiency

April 4, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Increase your confidence when reading US patentsand interpreting claims (key attention points, whathas been invented, what are the patent boundaries...)and adequately use the information to ensure yourdevelopment does not infringe on another’s patent.

CategoryR&D Methodology

US Patent Claims: How to Efficiently Read Them?Presented by Laurence Pearson “Great training!

New informationto many of us - even

those with experiencewith reading patents”

Thomas O.R&D Leader

at Dow Chemical (162 evaluations)

Part 1 - November 6, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Part 1 - November 20, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Add speed to your experimental practices and learn how to run fewer experiments with higher outputs (optimal condition, performance levels, interaction...). In Part 1, you will clarify when you should go for full, fractional or Taguchi designs, how to study interactions. Part 2 will show how to implement in practice with this help of 2 real cases.


Design of Experiment: Step-by-Step Approach for Easy Implementation (2-part course)Presented by Rogier van Duin

(200 evaluations)

(100 evaluations)

Part 1 - September 25, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Part 2 - October 8, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETExpand your skills at searching and mapping patents and reduce risk of missing an important one that could ruin your own patentability or freedom to operate. Laurence Pearson will share practical advice to structure your search and to identify connec-tions between patents for a given technology.

Searching & Mapping US PatentsPart 1: for Patentability / Part 2: for Freedom To PracticePresented by Laurence Pearson





Plastics & Elastomers IndustryGet Up-to-date on Regulation front

October 29, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Structure your knowledge on FDA regulation regarding food contact materials & get guidance to upgrade your regular R&D practices for faster compliance: substances selection, contact conditions, cost requirements…

CategoryRegulation Focus

U.S. Food Contact Regulations: Impact on Plastics DevelopmentPresented by Andreas Tschech

CategoryRegulation

E.U. Food Contact Regulations: Migration Testing, Declaration of Compliance & Liability IssuesPresented by Rachida Semail & Rob Veraart

“Good explanation of EU legislation:

linked the issues of changes to regula-

tory compliance, declarations of com-pliance, responsibi-lities and liabilities.”

Ian M.at W.R. Grace

(166 evaluations)

June 13, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETReduce time spent filing for EU Food Contact approval: > Select and perform as few migration tests as possible > Prepare and review efficiently Declaration of Compliance > Clarify responsibility & liability issues among the value chain

(28 evaluations)




Adhesives & Sealants IndustryFor 2013, we have selected online short courses that will help you meet yourtargets faster & adapt smartly to market requirements by implementing selective formulation strategies, as well as getting more from your tests. Our popular courses on patents and experimental designs are also back to sup-port your day-to-day practice.

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Meet Faster Performance Targets & Customer NeedsHot Melts Optimization for Quality at Lower Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 16 JanuaryRheology & Viscosity Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 17 JanuaryPhthalate-free Plasticizers: Limiting Cost of Switching NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 20 FebruaryWB Adhesives: Predictive Methods for Efficient Formulation Development NEW!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 13 MarchStructural Epoxy Adhesives Formulation Optimization (2 part-course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 26 Mar. & 9 Apr.Green Packaging: Mapping Solutions Meeting new Requirements NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 12 JuneSealants: Today’s Performance Challenges & Solutions Overview NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 10 JulyPSA: Formulating for Tapes & Labels Applications NEW!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 11 SeptemberToughening Methods for Improved Structural Epoxy Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 18 SeptemberMedical Device: Mapping Requirements & Adhesives Technologies NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 9 October



Get More out of your TestsContact Angle: Decisive Surface Data from a Single Test NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 30 JanuaryTesting Rheology & Viscosity in Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 31 JanuaryAdhesive Toughness: Efficient Testing throughout the Development Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 12 FebruaryDMA Interpretation made Easy for Adhesive & Sealant Developments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 16 AprilStrength & Fracture: Complimentary Tests for Successful Adhesives (2-part course) NEW! . . . . . . . . 21 15 & 29 MayOptimizing Adhesion to Metal (inks, lacquers, structural adhesives...). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 17 OctoberDMA in Practice: Predict & Optimize Faster Adhesive Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 30 OctoberDMA in Practice: PSA formulations Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 27 November

Catherine BouhierProgram Manager Adhesives at SpecialChem

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Keep up with Latest TrendsCarbon Nanotubes (CNT) in Adhesives: Their True Potential Assessed NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3 JulyDebonding On Demand UPDATE!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 24 SeptemberNew Energy Market (Solar, Wind…): Opportunities for Adhesives & Sealants NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 12 November



Boost your Day-to-Day EfficiencyUS Patent Claims: How to Efficiently Read Them? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 4 AprilSearching & Mapping US Patents - Part 1: Patentability - Part 2: Freedom to Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 25 Sept & 8 OctDesign of Experiment: Step-by-Step Approach for Easy Implementation (2-part course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 6 & 20 Nov


Deal More Easily with Regulations EU Food Contact: Optimizing Migration Testing, Declaration of Compliance & Liability Issues . . . . . . 23 13 June



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Adhesives & Sealants IndustryMeet Faster Performance Targets & Customer Needs

January 17, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETUse rheology as a real formulation support in future developments by linking theory (complex modulus, yield stress, shear rate...) to real life flow behavior so that rheolo-gical data become tangible and helpful to fine-tune your products according to your specifications.

CategoryFormulation

Rheology & Viscosity made EasyPresented by Neil Cunningham

(278 evaluations)

January 16, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETDetect opportunities to reduce cost of your hot melt adhesives while preserving wetting, adhesion, shear, peel, tack… Successful strategies involving base polymers blends, tackifier alternatives, and latest processing techniques will be discussed.

CategoryFormulation

Hot Melts Optimization for Quality at Lower CostsPresented by Edward Petrie

(46 evaluations)

February 20, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETAdopt a structured approach to screen phthalate alternatives among the wide plastici-zer offering (benzoates, adipates, citrates…) and find faster the one that is compatible with your system, maintain performance and involve as little reformulation work as possible.

CategoryFormulation

Phthalate-free Plasticizers: Limiting Cost of SwitchingPresented by Edward Petrie


NEW!

March 13, 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETAdjust adhesion, heat seal, wet tack, setting speed… by predicting how much you should change in your water-based adhesive formulation BEFORE trying. You will gain in productivity by making educated decision out of particle distribution, Tg & molecu-lar weight information.

CategoryFormulation

WB Adhesives: Predictive Methods for Efficient Formulation DevelopmentPresented by David Horwart


NEW!





Part 1 - March 26, 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Part 2 - April 9, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETGet advanced knowledge on how to combine raw ma-terials used in the formulation of epoxy-based struc-tural adhesives and optimize durability, toughness and thermal-oxidative resistance. Our speaker John Bishopp has a long and proven track record expe-rience in formulation and he will now pass his hands-on knowledge on to you.

CategoryFormulation

Structural Epoxy Adhesives Formulation OptimizationPresented by John Bishopp

(170 evaluations)

“I learnta lot about all types

of raw materials usedin formulating structural

adhesives, along with theirstructures, properties andwhere it is currently used.

Very comprehensivepresentation.”

Senthil P.Product Development

Directorat Henkel

June 12, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETUnderstand changes that are occurring in the packaging industry relative to greening and sustainability and how these are affecting adhesives and sealants. New subs-trate materials and packaging designs will be discussed as well as newly developed adhesives and sealants and their unique value propositions.

CategoryFormulation

Green Packaging: Mapping Solutions Meeting new RequirementsPresented by Edward Petrie


NEW!

July 10, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETBe aware of the new requirements that are being placed on sealants and how the industry will respond to them. Drivers such as indoor health, fire resistance, mold and moisture resistance, reduced maintenance, and adhesion to new substrates are challenging sealant formulators like never before.

CategoryFormulation

Sealants: Today’s Performance Challenges & Solutions OverviewPresented by Edward Petrie


NEW!

September 11, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETRecognize the various design and converting processes that are employed in pro-ducing tapes and labels and how these effect PSA requirements. Successful PSA formulations will be described for specific applications and new materials / processes introduced to lower cost and improved performance.

CategoryFormulation

PSA: Formulating for Tapes & Labels ApplicationsPresented by Edward Petrie


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September 18, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Explore the various toughening strategies that are successful today (including novel concepts using synergistic blends and specific resins) driven by 40-year experience working with epoxy-based structural adhesives.

CategoryFormulation

Toughening Methods for Improved Structural Epoxy AdhesivesPresented by John Bishopp

(90 evaluations)

October 9, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETAppreciate the unique specifications required for adhesives used to assemble medi-cal devices and understand how the formulator meets these. Reduce time and cost in development by being aware of the various adhesive systems that are now com-monly utilized and being developed.

CategoryFormulation

Medical Device: Mapping Requirements & Adhesives TechnologiesPresented by Edward Petrie


NEW!




Adhesives & Sealants IndustryGet More out of your Tests


CategoryFormulation



NEW!

January 31, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETReview test methods and equipment to efficiently characterize flow behavior in prac-tice. Popular testing techniques, their pros & cons as well as practical considerations for implementation will be discussed.

CategoryFormulation

Testing Rheology & Viscosity in PracticePresented by Neil Cunningham

(174 evaluations)

February 12, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Optimally evaluate toughness throughout your adhesive development process. John Bishopp will review what test to do, in what conditions and when so that you have useful data to guide your development while avoiding running expensive tests until it is necessary

CategoryFormulation

Adhesive Toughness: Efficient Testing throughout the Development ProcessPresented by John Bishopp

(12 evaluations)

“Excellent!It related the

theoretical aspects to the

practical appli-cations in a clear

manner.”Brian M.

from Pinova, Inc.

April 16, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Gain autonomy to self-interpret Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) graphic results and benefit from an effective support for your developments (ingredient selection, performance adjustment into the application window…) .

CategoryFormulation

DMA Interpretation made Easy for Adhesive & Sealant DevelopmentsPresented by Derek Bamborough

(105 evaluations)




Adhesives & Sealants IndustryGet More out of your Tests

November 27, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Accelerate your PSA developments and reach faster the performance required by your customers with an improved use of DMA results. It will help you to better select your tackifiers, plasticizers and other additives as well as to adjust their loadings.

CategoryFormulation

DMA in Practice: PSA formulations OptimizationPresented by Derek Bamborough

(31 evaluations)

October 30, 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Timely optimize your formulations and better predict your adhesive performances by attending this advanced course on Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA), presented by our industry expert Derek Bamborough (more than 20-year experience in this field).Applications For Adhesives in New Energy.

CategoryFormulation

DMA in practice: Predict & optimize faster adhesive performancesPresented by Derek Bamborough

(111 evaluations)

October 17, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETGet decisive information for fast metal bonding optimization. Benefit from Gary’s 25 years of experience and know what surface analysis to request (AES, SIMS, XPS....) and how to interpret results & avoid misinterpretation

CategoryFormulation

Optimizing Adhesion to Metal (inks, lacquers, structural adhesives...) Presented by Gary Critchlow

(41 evaluations)

May 15 & 29, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETBetter address your customers’ needs by combining strength and fracture tests in your developments. You will better assess how your adhesives react under various conditions and therefore reduce the occurrence of unpleasant surprises associated with unexpected failures

CategoryFormulation

Strength & Fracture: Complimentary Tests for Successful Adhesives (2-part course)Presented by David Dillard


NEW!




Adhesives & Sealants IndustryKeep up with Latest Trends

July 3, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETGet a clear view on the real benefits offered by Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) in com-mercial adhesives formulations. Save days of technology assessment… experienced formulator Seamas Grant made it for you!

CategoryInnovation

Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) in Adhesives: Their True Potential AssessedPresented by Seamas Grant


NEW!

November 12, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETFocus your R&D efforts on the right green energy projects by clarifying where the opportunities lie for adhesives and sealants as well as the current and future techni-cal requirements that must be met.

CategoryInnovation

New Energy Market (Solar, Wind…): Opportunities for Adhesives & SealantsPresented by Edward Petrie


NEW!

September 24, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get a head start on debonding-on-demand technology, the next must-have adhesive feature, with a comprehensive mapping of formulation strategies (chemistry & initia-tor), their pros & cons and suitability per applications. Maxime Olive will also highlight areas with low patent coverage to ease your future developments decisions.

CategoryInnovation

Debonding-on-Demand: Formulation Strategies & ApplicationsPresented by Maxime Olive

(19 evaluations)

UPDATE!




Adhesives & Sealants IndustryBoost your Day-to-Day Efficiency

April 4, , 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETIncrease your confidence when reading US patents and interpreting claims (what has been invented, what are the patent boundaries...) and adequately use the informa-tion to guide your product development, take advantage of patentable inventions and avoid law suits...

U.S. Patent Claims: How to Efficiently Read Them?Presented by Laurence Pearson


(162 evaluations)

(100 evaluations)

Part 1 - September 25, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Part 2 - October 8, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETExpand your skills at searching and mapping patents and reduce risk of missing an important one that could ruin your own patentability or freedom to operate. Laurence Pearson will share practical advice to structure your search and to identify connec-tions between patents for a given technology.

Searching & Mapping US Patents Part 1: for Patentability / Part 2: for Freedom To PracticePresented by Laurence Pearson


Part 1 - November 6, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Part 1 - November 20, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Add speed to your experimental practices and learn how to run fewer experiments with higher outputs (optimal condition, performance levels, interaction...). In Part 1, you will clarify when you should go for full, fractional or Taguchi designs, how to study interactions. Part 2 will show how to implement in practice with this help of 2 real cases.

Design of Experiment: Step-by-Step Approach for Easy ImplementationPresented by Rogier van Duin

“Excellentexplanation of

the DoE approach…It is a really good

course”Eliana L.

Researcher at Solvay


(200 evaluations)


CategoryRegulation


(269 evaluations)

Deal More Easily with Regulations




Coatings & Inks IndustryIn this competitive world where one needs to formulate new coatings or inks faster, minimize costs, lower VOCs while always offering better performance... it is key to develop stronger skills in order to gain in productivity.

In 2013, you will find online short courses to develop & strengthen your understanding of formulation science, to optimize your raw materials selection

and to solve recurring issues faster.





Formulate & Troubleshoot Faster with Stronger SkillsRheology & Viscosity Made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 17 JanuaryContact Angle: Decisive Surface Data from a Single Test NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 30 JanuaryTesting Rheology & Viscosity in Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 31 JanuaryPhysical Chemistry for a Good Start in Problem Solving (2-part course). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 28 Feb & 14 MarchBio-based Ink Formulation in Practice NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 3 AprilSolving Coating Adhesion Issues (2-part course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 16 & 30 MayIntroduction to Pigment Dispersion (2-part course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 25 June & 9 JulyWater-based film inks: Advanced Formulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 3 SeptemberPigment Dispersion In Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 15 OctoberUV/ EB Coatings: Optimizing Curing in Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 7 NovemberSolving Coating Film Defects (2-part course) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 26 Nov & 10 Dec

Reach new performance levels with improved ingredient selectionLower VOCs with Smart Solvents / Co-solvents Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 23 JanuarySolving Foam Issues with Optimal Defoamers Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 19 FebruaryOffset Varnishes Ingredients: The Right Selection for the Right Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5 MarchPigments & Fillers Selection for Optimal Performance & Cost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 23 AprilOptimal Selection & Use of Rheology Modifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 11 JuneTiO2 Optimization: Practical Formulation Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 17 SeptemberDriers for Alkyd Coating: Optimizing selection & use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 1 OctoberPrinted Electronics: Coatings & Inks Conductive Fillers Selection NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 22 OctoberSolving Surface / Interfacial Tension Issues (Wetting, Leveling…) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 19 November

Catherine BouhierProgram Manager Coatings at SpecialChem




http://www.specialchem4coatings.com/resources/etraining/alert.aspx


Coatings & Inks Industry




Deal More Easily with RegulationsE.U. Food Contact Regulations: Migration testing, Declaration of Compliance & Liability Issues . . . . . . 32 13 June

Keep up with Latest TrendsSmart Coatings: Update on Current & Future Opportunities UPDATE! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 18 June





http://www.specialchem4coatings.com/resources/etraining/alert.aspx


Coatings & Inks IndustryFormulate & Troubleshoot Faster with Stronger Skills

January 17, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Use rheology as a real formulation support in future developments by linking theory (complex modulus, yield stress, shear rate...) to real life flow behavior so that rheolo-gical data become tangible and helpful to fine-tune your products according to your specifications.

CategoryFormulation


(278 evaluations)

January 31, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Review test methods and equipment to efficiently characterize flow behavior inpractice. Popular testing techniques, their pros & cons as well as practicalconsiderations for implementation will be discussed.

CategoryFormulation


(174 evaluations)

Part 1: February 28, 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Part 2: March 14, 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Face most of the challenges commonly encountered when formulating, storing and applying coatings and inks. Applied example on pigment dispersion, dispersion stabi-lity, increasing solid content, coalescence... will be developed.

CategoryFormulation

Physical Chemistry for a Good Start in Problem Solving (2-part course)Presented by Jochum Beetsma

(153 evaluations)


CategoryFormulation



NEW!





May 16 & 30, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Achieve faster optimal adhesion performance with your coatings by reviewing origin of adhesive failure and compatible solutions (pre-treatment, additives...) for waterborne, solvent-based, high-solids, and powder coatings.

CategoryFormulation

Solving Coating Adhesion Issues (2-part course)Presented by Jochum Beetsma

(70 evaluations)

June 25 & July 9, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Focus your troubleshooting efforts in the right direction and wisely adjust ingredients, dispersing equipment, etc. by better recognizing the causes of dispersion issues and understanding mechanisms involved.

CategoryFormulation

Introduction to Pigment Dispersion & Stabilization (2-part course)Presented by Jochum Beetsma

(232 evaluations)

September 3, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Acquire the specialized practical knowledge you need to formulate waterborne flexo and gravure inks for today’s demanding packaging films. In this course you’ll benefit from the presenter’s 28 year experience in the printing ink industry as he guides you step by step through the intricate techniques of advanced ink formulation.

CategoryFormulation

Water-based film inks: Advanced FormulationPresented by Terence Kenneth

(22 evaluations)

April 3, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get practical guidance to formulate bio-based inks and meet requirements for green certifications such as the NAPIM BioRenewable Content (BRC) program.

CategoryFormulation

Bio-based Ink Formulation in PracticePresented by Terence Kenneth


NEW!





November 26 & December 10, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETAchieve faster optimal adhesion performance with your coatings by reviewing origin of adhesive failure and compatible solutions (pre-treatment, additives...) for waterborne, solvent-based, high-solids, and powder coatings.

CategoryFormulation

Coating Film Defects (2-part course)Presented by Jochum Beetsma

(299 evaluations)

November 7, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Optimize the curing profile of your UV system for coatings or adhesives. The course will briefly review the basics and then will discuss recent developments in materials and formulation strategies for curing under a variety of conditions. Strategies for pigmented systems and curing through shadowed areas will be discussed. Both free-radical & cationic UV binders will be discussed, using many industry examples.

CategoryFormulation

UV/ EB Coatings: Optimizing Curing in PracticePresented by Mike Clingerman

(this course is currently being rated))

October 15, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get rid of your dispersion issues by translating theory into pragmatic procedures and key attention points for optimum results (color development, hiding power, stability, lower cost). Discussion of practical cases will be based on commercial products (TiO2, carbon black, phthalocyanine blue and BaSO4).

CategoryFormulation

Pigment Dispersion & Stabilization in PracticePresented by Jochum Beetsma

“The analysisof the real life examples

was extremely helpful,as well as the analysis of

the information included in the TDS.”

Melissa M.Sr. Research Associate

at Cabot Corporation (172 evaluations)




Coatings & Inks IndustryImprove Ingredient Selection for Higher Performance

January 23, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETKeep reducing VOC levels in your coatings &, inks by optimizing selection of solvents, diluents and additives for higher performance. Coalescing phenomena and key para-meters for good decision making will be covered in a very practical way.

CategoryFormulation

Lower VOCs with Smart Solvents / Co-solvents SelectionPresented by Wim Stout

(38 evaluations)

February 19, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETGet practical support & optimally use defoamers to pre-vent / solve foaming issues while limiting undesired side-effect in your coating and ink formulations.Defoamer selection, dosage and incorporation conditions will be discussed.

CategoryFormulation

Solving Foam Issues with Optimal Defoamers Selection Presented by Johan Bieleman

“Very good course!It got me thinking

more about how I may improve the formulation

I am currently working on.”Chris J.

from International Paint (37 evaluations)

March 5, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETGain in speed and flexibility when developing offset printing inks formulations by acquiring a profound knowledge of varnish ingredients and their effects to the final properties of wet ink, press behavior and print. Jack Baarends will share his hands-on expertise to help you find best compromises in all of your projects.

CategoryFormulation

Offset Varnishes: How Ingredients Selection Impact PerformancePresented by Jack Baarends

(10 evaluations)

April 23, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Reduce cost, improve quality, switch more easily to new pigments & fillers technolo-gies (cheaper alternatives, low VOC, …) without the fear to spend hours on trials & errors. Let Jochum Beetsma show you how to best use info on technical datasheets to select candidates able to deliver scratch/abrasion resistance, rheology, corrosion resistance, hiding power you need.

CategoryFormulation

Pigments & Fillers Selection for Optimal Performance & CostPresented by Jochum Beetsma

(28 evaluations)





June 11, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Better control rheology profile of your waterborne and solvent-based formulations: achieve desired gloss, transparency, water & sag resistance… by optimizing choice of thickener and use conditions (minimum side-effects, no overloading…)

CategoryFormulation

Optimal Selection & Use of Rheology ModifiersPresented by Johan Bieleman

“Very Good Course! It covered a broad range of thixotrope options for both solvent and water-

borne coatings”Chris J.

from International Paint

(89 evaluations)

September 17, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Smartly optimize your TiO2 loadings and keep your coatings and inks cost under control while maintaining quality by reviewing how to proceed in practice. Jochum Beetsma will discuss practical formulation strategies and their impact on TiO2 usage, from the optimization concept to commercial solutions.

CategoryFormulation

TiO2 Optimization: Practical Formulation StrategiesPresented by Jochum Beetsma

(38 evaluations)

October 1, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Optimize your coating drying profile and improve related performance (film hardness, durability...) by selecting and using catalysts (metal carboxylates, organometal com-plexes...) that are adapted to your specific waterborne and high-solids formulations.

CategoryFormulation

Driers for Alkyd Coating: Optimizing selection & usePresented by Johan Bieleman

(14 evaluations)


October 21, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Meet more easily the demand for cost-effective printed electronics by improving your selection & use of conductive fillers in coatings & inks formulations. After clarifying the performance criteria (resistivity, sheet resistance, etc.), Michael will review conductor materials (metallic nanoparticles, graphene, CNTs…) and their strengths and weaknesses.

CategoryFormulation

Printed Electronics: Coatings & Inks Conductive Fillers Selection Presented by Michael Mastropietro

NEW!





November 19, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Achieve better performance (wetting, flow- and leveling, substrate wetting, color deve-lopment...) and solve faster typical issues related to high surface tension by adjusting additives and loadings in your coating formulation.

CategoryFormulation

Solving Surface / Interfacial Tension Issues (Wetting, Leveling…)Presented by Johan Bieleman

(82 evaluations)

Keep up with Latest Trends

June 18, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Clarify existing and future opportunities offered by smart / functional coatings by reviewing current state-of-the art, promising research developments and their poten-tial for commercial applications.

CategoryInnovation

Smart Coatings: Current & Future OpportunitiesPresented by Mike Clingerman

(55 evaluations)

UPDATE!




Coatings & Inks IndustryBoost your Day-to-Day Efficiency

(100 evaluations)

September 25 & October 8, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Expand your skills at searching and mapping patents and reduce risk of missing an important one that could ruin your own patentability or freedom to operate. Laurence Pearson will share practical advice to structure your search and to identify connec-tions between patents for a given technology.



April 4, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Increase your confidence when reading US patents and interpreting claims (what has been invented, what are the patent boundaries...) and adequately use the informa-tion to guide your product development, take advantage of patentable inventions and avoid law suits.


US Patent Claims: How to Efficiently Read Them?Presented by Laurence Pearson

(162 evaluations)

November 6 & 20, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Add speed to your experimental practices and learn how to run fewer experiments with higher outputs (optimal condition, performance levels, interaction...). Principles and models will be discussed in easy-to-understand terms, with moderate reference to mathematical equations.


Design of Experiment: Step-by-Step Approach for Easy ImplementationPresented by Rogier van Duin

(200 evaluations)

CategoryRegulation


“Good explanation of EU legislation:

linked the issues of changes to regula-

tory compliance, declarations of com-pliance, responsibi-lities and liabilities.”

Ian M.at W.R. Grace

(166 evaluations)






Cosmetics IndustryIn this extremely competitive marketplace, R&D professionals need more than ever to pull the science in to back up what cosmetic consumers are looking for: efficacy, skin feel, great texture, naturals, paraben-free…

To help you deliver against these demanding requirements, we are offering e-Training Courses to strengthen both your formulation skills and ingredient

selection ability.

Course Page N° DateFormulate & Troubleshoot Faster with Stronger SkillsRheology & Viscosity made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 17 JanuaryTesting Rheology & Viscosity in Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 31 JanuaryHigh SPF Sun Care Formulation Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 31 October

Improve Ingredient Selection for Higher PerformanceControlled Release Technology Overview NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 26 FebruaryNatural Preservatives: Selection & Formulation Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 19 MarchActive Ingredient Selection for Evidence-based Cosmetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 2 AprilFunctional Siloxanes from A to Z for Easier Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 6 junePeptides in Cosmetics: Best Practices for Selection & Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 12 SeptemberHumectants, Emollients & Moisturizers Selection for Improved Skin Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 2 October





Catherine BouhierProgram Manager Cosmetics at SpecialChem


Deal More Easily with RegulationsCosmetics Claim Substantiation: Why and How? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 11 December



http://www.specialchem4cosmetics.com/services/etrainings/alert.aspx


Cosmetics IndustryDevelop & troubleshoot faster with stronger formulation skills

January 31, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Review test methods and equipment to efficiently characterize flow behavior in prac-tice. Popular testing techniques, their pros & cons as well as practical considerations for implementation will be discussed.

CategoryFormulation


(174 evaluations)

January 17, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Use rheology as a real formulation support in future developments by linking theory (complex modulus, yield stress, shear rate...) to real life flow behavior so that rheological data become tangible and helpful to fine-tune your products according to your specifications.

CategoryFormulation


“I loved it!Simple explanations;

examples were ones each of us could relate to and

apply to fluids we are concerned about.”

Mary H.Analytical and Materials

Department Managerat Fujifilm

(278 evaluations)

October 31, 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m.Develop faster cost-effective high SPF sun care formulations that conform to UVA requirements. Julian Hewitt will share his unique expertise to help you select the right active(s), maximize their efficacy and ensure the photostability of the formulation

CategoryFormulation

High SPF Sun Care Formulation StrategyPresented by Julian Hewitt

(49 evaluations)




Cosmetics IndustryImprove Ingredient Selection for Higher Performance

April 2, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m.Screen faster the thousands of new “active” ingredients launched each year and find the one that will really contribute to the success of your cosmetics.

CategoryFormulation

Active Ingredient Selection for Evidence-based CosmeticsPresented by Karl Lintner

NEW

February 2, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m.Explore the full potential of controlled release technology by reviewing the various solutions available, when to select one upon another and how to best exploit their strength in your cosmetic formulations.

CategoryFormulation

Controlled Release Technology OverviewPresented by Eric Abrutyn


(74 evaluations)

March 19, 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m.Get fresh ideas to adapt/adjust your formulations to the rising demand for preservative-free / natural preservatives products by reviewing the true potential of solutions avai-lable today on the market.

CategoryFormulation

Natural Preservatives: Selection & Formulation ImprovementsPresented by Barbara Olioso “Natural

formulationsare tricky and Barbara

gave very goodrecommendations!”

Anne M.from Herbal Attitudes

(13 evaluations)

June 6, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m.Develop your understanding of functional siloxanes: what they are, their unique physi-cal, chemical properties, and functionality. It will ease your selection of the right ingre-dient for a personal care application. Commercial examples will be used to correlate to the theoretical aspects of the science of functional siloxanes.

CategoryFormulation

Functional Siloxanes from A to Z for Easier SelectionPresented by Eric Abrutyn

(41 evaluations)




Cosmetics IndustryImprove Ingredient Selection for Higher Performance

December 11, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m.Meet confidently requirements set by regulating organizations such as NAD (US), ASA (UK), ARPP (France) by generating the right data to support your claims. What are the criteria for « Evidence Based Cosmetics » ? How can/should claims be supported, by which methods? A review of the ins and outs, the advantages and drawbacks of bench top (in vitro) and clinical (in vivo) testing will be given with relevant examples.

CategoryRegulation

Cosmetic Claim Substantiation: Why and How ?Presented by Karl Lintner

(28 evaluations)

September 12, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m.Open to new performance levels for wrinkles reduction, skin elasticity, hair loss prevention, cellulitis, eyelash growth… by improving how you select and use peptides. You will learn about their mode of action, vital selection criteria, practical formulation guidance (do’s and don’ts) and how to best assess efficacy & support claims.

CategoryFormulation

Peptides in Cosmetics: Best Practices for Selection & UsePresented by Karl Lintner

(52 evaluations)

October 2, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m.Optimize skin conditioning delivered by your products by reviewing the difference in key emollients, humectants, and moisturizers and their unique property before discus-sing how to apply their performance benefits into real life formulations.

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Humectants, Emollients & Moisturizers Selection for Improved Skin ConditioningPresented by Eric Abrutyn

(11 evaluations)





(100 evaluations)

September 25 & October 8, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Expand your skills at searching and mapping patents and reduce risk of missing an important one that could ruin your own patentability or freedom to operate. Laurence Pearson will share practical advice to structure your search and to identify connec-tions between patents for a given technology.



Cosmetics IndustryBoost your Day-to-Day Efficiency

“Helped meunderstand

the differences betweencosmetic/drug wording.

The extensive useof examples was very

helpful!”Tanya D.

Product Manager at Procter & Gamble

April 4, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Increase your confidence when reading US patents and interpreting claims (what has been invented, what are the patent boundaries...) and adequately use the infor-mation to guide your product development, take advan-tage of patentable inventions and avoid law suits.


US Patent Claims: How to Efficiently Read Them?Presented by Laurence Pearson

(162 evaluations)

November 6 & 20 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Add speed to your experimental practices and learn how to run fewer experiments with higher outputs (optimal condition, performance levels, interaction...). In Part 1, you will clarify when you should go for full, fractional or Taguchi designs, how to study interac-tions. Part 2 will show how to implement in practice with this help of 2 real cases.


Design of Experiment: Step-by-Step Approach for Easy Implementation (2-part course)Presented by Rogier van Duin

(200 evaluations)




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