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OCCA Weekly Webinar - Replacing Tin-based Catalysts without Compromising Performance in Polyurethane Coatings

OCCA Weekly Webinar - Replacing Tin-based Catalysts without Compromising Performance in Polyurethane Coatings
Sebastian Dziki of Borchers will present "Replacing Tin-based Catalysts without Compromising Performance in Polyurethane Coatings"

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Venue: Webinar

Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024

Time: 14:30 – 15:30

OCCA Weekly Webinars Series 14 continues with "Replacing Tin-based Catalysts without Compromising Performance in Polyurethane Coatings" presented by Sebastian Dziki of Borchers. The webinar will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 6 November at 2:30pm.

Abstract:

Polyurethane coatings are one of the most important technologies in the industrial coatings market. Due to their excellent durability, they are widely used in protective and marine and metal applications. For many years, tin-based catalysts such as dibutyltin dilaurate (DBTDL) were commonly used as crosslinkers in polyurethane reactions. Crosslinking adds benefits to polyurethane coatings that include faster dry times, increased hardness, durability, abrasion resistance, and water and solvent resistance. While a catalyst provides many benefits, it can sometimes negatively impact other performance properties such as pot life. Following market trends and regulatory pressures in Europe, this presentation will address how Borchers: A Milliken Brand catalyst technology can help replace tin-based catalysts without compromising performance in polyurethane coatings. Furthermore, the presented data will highlight how common issues such as short pot life and slow drying times can be resolved.

Speaker Profile - Sebastian Dziki - Co-Supplier Manager (Europe) - Borchers

Sebastian Dziki is the Co-Supplier Manager for Borchers GmbH (subsidiary of Milliken & Company) in Langenfeld, Germany. He works with resin and pigment suppliers to optimize and create starting point formulations. In 2019, he joined the technical service team for Borchers: A Milliken Brand coating additives in Germany as a chemist. Since then, he has provided numerous performance-driven solutions with Borchers additives, driers, and catalysts in paint and coating formulations. Prior to joining the team, he worked for PPG Industries in R&D for their Architectural and Protective and Marine Coatings divisions. Sebastian holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical technology and a master’s degree in material engineering.

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