This advanced training is designed for experienced adhesive formulators who need to develop high-performance water-based adhesive systems with reliable application behavior and long-term stability. Water-based technologies are increasingly replacing solvent systems due to environmental and regulatory pressures, but achieving the right balance of adhesion, cohesion, drying speed and processing stability requires a deep understanding of formulation interactions. In this training, you will learn how polymer chemistry, particle size, Tg design, surfactant level, rheology modifiers and additives influence wet tack, green strength, film formation and final bond performance. The program focuses on real industrial challenges such as slow drying, poor wetting, foam formation, viscosity drift, sedimentation, freeze-thaw instability and performance loss during storage or application. You will also understand the role of coalescing agents, plasticizers, crosslinkers and formulation solids in controlling performance across different substrates and end-use conditions. The training covers practical optimization strategies, stability evaluation methods and troubleshooting frameworks used in industrial R&D and scale-up environments. This program is highly relevant for formulators working with waterborne PSAs, packaging adhesives, construction adhesives and specialty bonding applications.
This training is designed for professionals in the adhesive industry, including adhesive manufacturers, product developers, formulators and engineers. In this online training;
1. Get Water-Based Systems to Match Solvent-Level Performance: Learn how to optimize adhesion, cohesion and drying without compromising stability.
2. Solve Drying, Foaming and Viscosity Instability Issues: Identify root causes and apply practical fixes used in industrial troubleshooting.
3. Design Tg and Polymer Systems for Real Application Conditions: Control film formation, flexibility and bond strength across substrates.
4. Improve Storage Stability and Shelf Life: Manage sedimentation, freeze-thaw resistance and long-term viscosity control.
5. Reduce Reformulation Time and Scale-Up Risk: Use structured optimization frameworks to achieve reliable performance faster.
This is a industry recommended training for the adhesives and sealants industry professionals in particular;
- R&D chemists, formulators, scientist, new product developers
- Technical service managers, lab managers, product managers
- Professionals from adhesives and related raw-materials area
- OEM and brand owners
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