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Replacing Solvents in Industrial Coatings with Hansen Solubility Parameters

On-Demand Course

Recorded on Sep 20, 2022

Easily find greener alternatives to your existing solvents and meet the regulatory & safety requirements (low toxicity, VOC, flammability...) faster.

Leading expert, François Magnin will share science-based predictive method using Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) for quicker solvent selection. HSP calculation methods, examples and the key factors to consider (solubility volume, solvent evaporation profile…) will be discussed in detail. (Check out the exclusive preview now!)

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The importance of Hansen Solubility of solvents was satisfying, will be helpful when designing formula of coatings.

Erguven - Kayalar Kimya

Very good course! It explains how to use solubility parameters, and also consider the effect of evaporation rate.

Robert B. - Americhem, Inc

This very good course gave new applications of products prepared by our company.

Manuel C. - UBE CHEMICAL EUROPE,S.A

It helped to understand how to optimize solvent blends.

Hong X. - Cardolite Corporation

EXCELLENT ! Very thorough. Thank you!

Mehrgan K. - 3D Systems

Presented By:
François Magnin

Length: 90 min

Course Type: Methodology
Level: Intermediate

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Why should you view this course?

With VOC regulations, advent of newer resins, high-cost pressure there is a huge drive to replace harmful solvents in industrial coatings. However, solvent replacement/reformulation can be time consuming with many factors to consider: which one to test, in what ratio, how to target specific polymer / binder...

This requires you to find a route that can help you work smarter & faster. Good news is: ‘science can help!’ Using Hansen Solubility Parameters, you can easily avoid hours of unfocused trials & make the process considerably less complicated. Join this course to:

Shorten time spent on trial & error when finalizing the alternative solvents based on a smart mapping of Hansen Solubility Parameters.

Replace existing solvents and/or blends to align with your needs (cost considerations, new resin chemistries…).

Solve film defects by using HSP monitoring when dealing with evaporation.

Meet both regulation & safety requirements (low toxicity, VOC…) with very practical tips for solvent replacement.

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Who should view this course?

Solvent-based industrial coatings formulators involved in formulation optimization and troubleshooting must opt for this course.

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Course Outline

What drives need for new solvents and reformulation?

New formulations
New regulations
Other factors (cost, availability…)

Factors affecting the choice of solvent
- Solubility/compatibility
- Viscosity
- How solvents help in obtaining high-quality coating?

How to find greener solvents faster with Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP)?
- Understanding the HSP model & its parameters (dispersion forces, polarity dipole-dipole interaction, hydrogen bonding)
- How to use them?
- How to measure solubility parameters?
- Calculation of the HSP of a blend

Applying theory to practice with application examples:
- Plasticizer for coatings
- Nanoparticles formulations
- Solvent blend for 2K epoxy
- Replacing a solvent