Heat and Cold Seal Adhesive Coatings for Packaging

Formulators are undergoing growing pressure to switch from SB to WB sealing adhesives, but also to offer higher and higher temperature and moisture resistance. Moreover they are asked to meet stringer requirements to stay competitive: faster drying, very quick sealing, lower sealing temperature... Do you recognize your challenges here? Join this course! You will:

1. Stay in the game by learning about the best formulation options to meet new & upcoming must-have requirements
2. Identify opportunities for new products, alternative adhesives and sustainable practices by reviewing state-of-the-art on heat and cold seal adhesives
3. Get advice on your own technical challenges by interacting live with our expert Edward Petrie ( >35 year experience)

• Adhesive formulators / specifiers of adhesives
• End-users / manufacturers
  

1. Introduction (Introduction to heat sealing and cold sealing adhesive coatings)
2. Adhesive Requirements and Test Methods
   • Application Properties
   • Performance Properties
   • Regulatory Requirements
3. Resin Systems
4. Additives and Modifiers
5. Formulation Compounding
   • How to Design a Heat or Cold Seal Adhesive to Meet Specific Requirements
   • Starting Formulations
     • Waterborne
     • Solvent Borne
     • Other
6. Effect of Other Factors and How to Formulate with Regard To Them
   • Substrate
   • Adhesive Thickness and Coating, Package Design
   • Bonding Parameters (Time, Temperature, Pressure, Etc.)
   • Shop Environment
   • Service Environment
7. Future Development