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Welcome to SpecialChem e-Training Courses Spring BrochureDig into this quick summary of our training offering in 2012 & early 2013.

As you’ll see, there’s something for everyone:

If you are a beginner or need a refresherWhy not check our Formulation Introduction courses? They will help you structure your technical knowledge and save you time by avoiding unneces-sary experiments.

If you’re a seasoned pro looking to build upon your existing skills,you’ll surely love our Formulation-Advanced courses. Industry experts with hands-onexperience share their practical know-how with you and guide you through shortcuts to optimize faster your formulations.

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 schedule 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 Trainings DirectorSpecialChem

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Why train with SpecialChem?

1. We are training more than 2000 professionals every year and 96% of them were satisfied with our e-Training Courses in 2011.

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 technical skills and industry understanding by attending as many sessions as you need within a year.

> Unlimited Access 2999€/year (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-jectsand 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

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

will train you in 2012

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 2011 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

[email protected]://in.linkedin.com/in/soniavij

Course Page N° Date

Track latest advances & trends to identify new opportunitiesGreen Buildings: Mapping Opportunities for Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 12 JulyFuture Photovoltaic Opportunities for Electronic & Plastic Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 20 SeptMedical Applications: Mapping Opportunities for Plastics NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 17 OctBioplastic Tour: Latest Developments & Trends for Greener Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 15 NovElectrically Conductive Polymers: Latest Development Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 13 DecLatest Fuel Barrier Solutions and Opportunities for Higher Performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2013E&E Plastic Opportunities for miniaturization, recyclability, energy savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2013Latest Barrier Solutions in Food Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 2013Latest Lightweight Solutions for Automotive Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2013Alternative Energy & Fast-Growing Plastics Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2013

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Develop & improve performance/cost ratio with stronger formulation skillsPVC Degradation & Stabilization NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 JulyPVC Plasticizer Selection Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 12 SeptImpact Modification Strategies for Engineering Polymers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9 OctDispersing & coupling agents selection strategies for filled plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 8 NovFillers in Thermoplastics: Essential Principles for a Good Start in Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2013Filled Thermoplastics Optimization: Practical Formulation Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2013Polyolefin-Based Alloys and Composites Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2013



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Learn from best practices for higher day-to-day efficiencySearching & Mapping US Patents for Patentability & Freedom To Practice - Part 1 & 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 11 & 25 SeptIntroduction to Design of Experiments (DoE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 28 NovUS Patent Claims: How to efficiently read them? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 2013


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Get up-to-date on Regulation frontU.S. Food Contact Regulations: Impact on Plastics Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 23 OctE.U. Food Contact Regulations: Migration testing, Declaration of Compliance & Liability Issues . . . . . . 15 2013

Optimize testing procedures and improve results interpretationPrediction & Prevention of Environmental Stress Cracking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 31 OctFTIR Made Easy for Better Identification of Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 29 NovPlastics Failure Detection for a Good Start in Problem Solving (Part 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2013Practical Plastics Failure Prediction & Prevention (Part 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2013Assessment of Flammability: Interpretation of Cone Calorimeter Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2013


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

July 12, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get up-to-date on the opportunities arising for plastics in green building applications with a selection of the latest material innovations and application developments. It will help you accelerate your decision-making process on future R&D projects with a clearer view on material requirements, technology adoption and unmet needs.

CategoryInnovation

Intermediate

Green Buildings: Mapping Opportunities for PlasticsPresented by Don Rosato

(16 evaluations)

September 20, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Identify how you could adapt your know-how inelectronic and plastic materials to seize opportunitiesin the fast-growing solar energy market with expertinsight on latest conductive and plastic materialinnovations.

CategoryInnovation

Intermediate

Future Photovoltaic Opportunities for Electronic & Plastic MaterialsPresented by Don Rosato

(92 evaluations)

October 17, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Strengthen your R&D strategy by getting an overview of existing & novel materials & solutions to fulfill the trends in medical sector related to safety, cross contamination, antimicrobial, metal replacement...

CategoryInnovation

Intermediate

Medical Applications: Mapping Opportunities for Plastics Presented by Don Rosato

This new course has not been evaluated yet

NEW

November 15, 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 environmen-tal impact and expand into new applications.

CategoryInnovation

Intermediate

Bioplastic Tour: Latest Developments & Trends for Greener PlasticsPresented by Don Rosato

(135 evaluations)




December 13, 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

Intermediate

Electrically Conductive Polymers: Latest Development OpportunitiesPresented by Don Rosato

(79 evaluations)

2013 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

Intermediate

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

(63 evaluations)

2013Structure 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

Intermediate

E&E Plastic Opportunities for miniaturization, recyclability, energy savings...Presented by Don Rosato

(29 evaluations)

2013Clarify 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

Intermediate

Latest Barrier Solutions in Food PackagingPresented by Don Rosato

(147 evaluations)




“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

2013Get a clear overview of opportunities arising for lightervehicles & open-up to new solutions to reach weightreduction target faster with a selection of the mostpromising innovations.Material and process technologies will be discussedfor their potential to reduce weight but also for theopportunity to achieve higher performance, reducecost and simplify overall design...

CategoryInnovation

Intermediate

Latest Lightweight Solutions for Automotive ApplicationsPresented by Don Rosato

(52 evaluations)

2013Get an up-to-date mapping of opportunities for engineering plastics (PA, POM, PPS...) and advanced composites (carbon fiber, E/S glass…) in alternative energy applica-tions - wind, solar, tidal / waves, fuel cells. It will help you accelerate your decision-making process on future R&D projects with a clearer view on material requirements, technology adoption and unmet needs...

CategoryInnovation

Intermediate

Alternative Energy & Fast-Growing Plastics OpportunitiesPresented by Don Rosato

(28 evaluations)



Plastics & Elastomers IndustryDevelop & troubleshoot faster with stronger formulation skills

September 12, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Select the right plasticizer (phthalates, benzoates, EVA, TPU...) to fit with your applica-tion constraints, cost requirements, demand for phthalate-free PVC, failure prevention (embrittlement, staining, stress cracking) and much more to optimize performance of your PVC compounds.

CategoryFormulation Introduction

PVC Plasticizer Selection StrategiesPresented by Richard Kozlowsky

(69 evaluations)

October 9, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get faster to the right balance between impact resistance and compatibility with otheradditives (color pigments, flame retardants…) by reviewing successful impactmodification strategies (copolymers, plasticizers, blends, fillers, rubber...) and theirpros & cons.


Impact Modification Strategies for Engineering PolymersPresented by Chris DeArmitt

(53 evaluations)

July 3, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get a practical overview on stabilizers and their impact on final PVC performance. Let yourself guided into the selection of the best candidates to fit with application constraints, cost requirements, demand for lead-free PVC...

CategoryFormulation

Intermediate

PVC Degradation & StabilizationPresented by Richard Grossman

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November 8, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Find the best dispersing/coupling agent to develop acompetitive filled plastics formulation by going through the screening method that allows you to find the rightdispersant/coupling agent type and amount quicklyand cheaper.All additives including stearates, silanes, titanates,maleated polymers and more exotic dispersants based onpolyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes will be covered.


Dispersing & coupling agents selection strategies for filled plasticsPresented by Chris DeArmitt

(26 evaluations)

“Great info!!!We are a supplier

of dispersantsand I learned some

very interesting tips!”Shelly B.

from Lubrizol


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Plastics & Elastomers IndustryDevelop & troubleshoot faster with stronger formulation skills

2013Save time finding the cheapest solution that fulfills all your requirements by structuring your knowledge on fillers and how they influence thermoplastics performance. The implementation of these essential considerations will be discussed on April 4 to help you maximize efficiently performance and cost ratio in practice.


Fillers in Thermoplastics: Essential Principles for a Good Start in Problem SolvingPresented by Chris DeArmitt

(124 evaluations)

2013 Get an exclusive know-how and specific key attention points that will enable you to further boost performance of your filled thermoplastics (resistance, strength, proces-sability, stability…), prevent failures and make savings.

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

Filled Thermoplastics Optimization: Practical Formulation StrategyPresented by Chris DeArmitt

(79 evaluations)

2013Push back the limits of your polymer alloys, blends& composites by getting practical support to optimizetheir performance/cost ratio and lower failure rate.By better mastering compatibilization, you will bebetter equipped to expand into new applicationswith cost-effective polyolefin/polymer and polyolefin/fillercombinations taking advantage of lower density and cost of polyolefins...

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

Polyolefin-Based Alloys and Composites OptimizationPresented by Ashok Adur

“Very good course!I will apply the expert’s

recommendationsin my practical work.”

Klaus B.Research Chemistat Topas Advanced

Polymers GmbH

(30 evaluations)



Plastics & Elastomers IndustryOptimize testing procedures and improve results interpretation

October 31, 11 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CETImprove your plastic parts ESC resistance by predicting failure occurrence, analyzing its origin and implementing adequate prevention measures...


Prediction & Prevention of Environmental Stress CrackingPresented by Jeffrey Jansen

(46 evaluations)

“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

November 29, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Integrate FTIR into your development by wisely using spectral libraries & library search matching to extract valuable information out of the results. Watch as Jeff Jansen steps through the interpretation of real-life cases (polymer iden-tification, degradation, failure analysis).

CategoryFormulation

Intermediate

FTIR Made Easy for Better Identification of PlasticsPresented by Jeffrey Jansen

(24 evaluations)

2013Optimize 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)


Assessment of Flammability: Interpretation of Cone Calorimeter DataPresented by T. Richard Hull

2013Attend this advanced session and strengthen your ability to predict & preventvarious failures in your plastics materials through practical real life case studiespresented by our failure analysis expert, Jeffrey Jansen.

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

Plastics Failure Prediction & Prevention Part 2Presented by Jeffrey Jansen

2013Better understand and identify the different types of failures in your plastic partsfor more effective prevention / problem solving strategies relative to materialselection, design & processed-in stress and service environment.


Plastics Failure Detection for a Good Start in Problem Solvin Part 1Presented by Jeffrey Jansen

(15 evaluations)

(15 evaluations)

(107 evaluations)



Plastics & Elastomers IndustryLearn from best practices for higher day-to-day efficiency

(80 evaluations)

September 11 & 25, 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 by getting practical advice to structure your search and to identify connections between patents for a given technology.

CategoryMethodologyIntermediate

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

November 28, 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.

CategoryMethodologyIntroduction

Introduction to Design of Experiment (DoE) Presented by Rogier van Duin

(121 evaluations)

2013Increase 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.


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)



Plastics & Elastomers IndustryGet up-to-date on regulation Front

October 23, 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

Intermediate

U.S. Food Contact Regulations: Impact on Plastics DevelopmentPresented by Andreas Tschech “A Very Good Course!

Gave us useful insights on FDA Rules &

Compliance for Food Contact Materials”

Kurt M.Project Manager

at Janssen Pharmaceutica (19 evaluations)

2013Get expert insight on best strategies to ensure compliance with EU Food Contact regu-lation: - Select & perform migration tests for optimal data generation flexibility at minimum cost- Prepare and review efficiently Declaration of Compliance- Clarify responsibility & liability issues among the value chain...

CategoryRegulation

Intermediate

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

(166 evaluations)



Adhesives & Sealants IndustryIn 2012, we have selected online short courses that will help you meet your application requirements faster by implementing selective formulation stra-tegies, as well as getting more from your tests to fine-tune efficiently your adhesives and sealants. Our popular courses on patents and experimental designs are also back to support your day-to-day practice.

Course Page N° DateFormulate with clear performance targets and strategyDamping Noise and Vibration with Adhesives and Sealants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 26 JunePressure Sensitive Adhesives: A practical Formulation & Application Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 5 & 26 SeptToughening Methods for Improved Structural Epoxy Adhesives - Part 1 & 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 4 & 18 OctDebonding on-Demand: Formulation Strategies & Applications NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 24 OctWind Energy: Existing & Future Opportunities for Adhesives NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 5 DecSolar Panels: Existing & Future Opportunities for Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2013Structural Epoxy Adhesives Formulation Optimization - Part 1 & 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2013



Optimize testing procedures and improve results interpretationDMA Graphs made Easy for Adhesive & Sealant Developments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 10 JulyDMA in Practice: Predict & optimize faster adhesive performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 6 NovDMA & PSA formulations: Be smart with your developments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 20 NovRheology & Viscosity made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2013Testing Rheology & Viscosity in Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2013Adhesion to Metal: Optimize performance with advanced surface analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 2013

Learn from best practices for higher day-to-day efficiencySearching & Mapping US Patents for Patentability & Freedom To Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 11 & 25 SeptIntroduction to Design of Experiments (DoE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 28 NovImplementing Design of Experiments (DoE) in Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 12 DecU.S. Patent Claims: How to efficiently read them? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 2013

Get up-to-date on regulation frontE.U. Food Contact Regulations: Migration testing, Declaration of Compliance & Liability Issues . . . . . . 22 2013

Catherine BouhierProgram Manager Adhesives at SpecialChem

[email protected]://fr.linkedin.com/in/catherinebouhier/


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Adhesives & Sealants IndustryFormulate with clear performance targets and strategy

September 5 & 26, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get a jump start into pressure sensitive adhesives with hands-on knowledge to formu-late and use such systems.Part I review the basic properties and function of PSAs.Part II provide information to select and apply PSAs.

CategoryFormulation

Intermediate

Pressure Sensitive Adhesives: A practical Formulation & Application OverviewPresented by Edward Petrie

October 4 & 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

Intermediate

Toughening Methods for Improved Structural Epoxy AdhesivesPresented by John Bishopp

(41 evaluations)

June 26, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Get up to speed on solutions currently in use for noise and vibration damping in appli-cations such as automobiles, office walls, appliances... Both material selection and joint design will be addressed.

CategoryFormulation

Intermediate

Damping Noise and Vibration with Adhesives and SealantsPresented by Edward Petrie

(29 evaluations)

(19 evaluations)

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

CategoryInnovation

Intermediate

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

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Adhesives & Sealants IndustryFormulate with clear performance targets and strategy

2013Get advanced knowledge on how to combine raw materials used in the formulation of epoxy-based structural adhe-sives to optimize durability, toughness and thermal-oxidative resistance. Our speaker John Bishopp has a long and proven track record experience in formu-lation and he will now pass his hands-on knowledge on to you.Part 1 will focus on material selection and Part 2 on thermal oxidative resistance, durability, formulation evaluation, manufacturing methodologies and expe-rimental design.

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

Structural Epoxy Adhesives Formulation OptimizationPresented by John Bishopp

(170evaluations)

2013Go in depth in the use of adhesives and sealants in solar panels applications! This will enable you to open new perspective of business growth and get the technical require-ments that are necessary for these new applications.

CategoryInnovation

Intermediate

Solar Panels: Existing & Future Opportunities for AdhesivesPresented by Edward Petrie & David Nick

(78 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

December 5, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Explore the use of adhesives and sealants in wind energy applications and come away with a clear vision on the new business opportunities and the technical requirements that must be met in these new applications.

CategoryInnovation

Intermediate

Wind Energy: Existing & Future Opportunities for AdhesivesPresented by Edward Petrie & David Nick


NEW


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Adhesives & Sealants IndustryOptimize testing procedures and improve results interpretation

November 6, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Optimize your formulations and better predict your adhesive performance by attending this advanced course on Dynamic Mechanical Analysis, presented by our industry expert Derek Bamborough who has more than 20 years experience in this field.

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

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

(84 evaluations)

November 20, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Accelerate your developments with an improved use of DMA results to select your tackifiers, plasticizers and other additives and adjust their loadings to deliverperformance required by your customers.

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

DMA & PSA formulations : Be smart with your developmentsPresented by Derek Bamborough

(14 evaluations)

“Excellent!It related the

theoretical aspects to the

practical appli-cations in a clear

manner.”Brian M.

from Pinova, Inc.

July 10, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Gain autonomy to self-interpret Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) graphic results.

> Define the ideal DMA graph corresponding to your target performance

> Increase your confidence in selecting formulations meeting best your specifications thanks to DMA graphs...


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

(16 evaluations)

2013Use 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.


Rheology & Viscosity made EasyPresented by Neil Cunningham

(278 evaluations)



Adhesives & Sealants IndustryOptimize testing procedures and improve results interpretation

2013Review 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.


Testing Rheology & Viscosity in PracticePresented by Neil Cunningham

(178 evaluations)

2013 Optimize adhesion by better using surface analysis (AES, XPS, SIMS, tensile testing, wedge testing, fatigue and corrosion testing)...


Adhesion to Metal:Optimize performance with advanced surface analysisPresented by Gary Critchlow

(26 evaluations)



(80 evaluations)



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

Adhesives & Sealants IndustryLearn from best practises for higher day-to-day efficiency


Introduction to Design of Experiments (DoE)Presented by Rogier van Duin


(121 evaluations)

December 12, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Complete the introductory session or bring yourDoE techniques to practice by reviewing howto implement DoE step by step for coatings andadhesives development with in-depth guidanceon 2 real cases.

Implementing Design of Experiment (DoE) in PracticePresented by Rogier van Duin “Excellent

explanation ofthe DoE approach…

It is a really good course”Eliana L.

Researcher at Solvay

CategoryMethodology

Advanced

(30 evaluations)

2013Increase your confidence when reading US patents and interpreting claims(key attention points, what has been invented, what are the patent boundaries...)and adequately use the information to ensure your development does not infringeon another’s patent...

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


(162 evaluations)



Adhesives & Sealants IndustryGet up-to-date on regulation front

2013Get expert insight on best strategies to ensure compliance with EU Food Contact regulation: - Select and perform migration tests for optimal data genera-tion flexibility at minimum cost - Prepare and review efficiently Declaration of Compliance - Clarify responsibility & liability issues among the value chain.

CategoryRegulation

Intermediate

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

course, we now have a better understanding

of migration testing as such and better un-derstanding of how to

deal with food com-pliance statements”

Ron N. from LuciteI nternational

(166 evaluations)



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 profiles… it is key to develop stronger skills in order to gain in productivity.

In 2012, you will find online short courses to develop & strengthen your understanding of formulation science, to optimize your raw materials selec-

tion and to solve recurring issues faster.





Develop & troubleshoot faster with stronger formulation skillsTiO2 Optimization: Practical Formulation Strategies NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 28 JuneOptimize Water-based Inks for Plastics NEW!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 18 SeptSolving Coating Adhesion Issues (Part 1 & 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 27 Sept & 11 OctOffset Process & Inks: Reaching an Optimal Balance of Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 3 OctUV systems: How to formulate for optimal curing profiles NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 30 OctPigment Dispersion & Stabilization in Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 7 NovFaster Coating Film Defects Resolution (Part 1 & 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 27 Nov & 11 DecRheology & Viscosity made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 2013Testing Rheology & Viscosity in Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2013Offset inks: Varnish ingredients and their contribution to final performance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2013Physical Chemistry for a Good Start in Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2013Introduction to Pigment Dispersion & Stabilization (Part 1 & 2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2013

Reach new performance levels with improved ingredient selectionImproving Drying in WB & High Solids Paints NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 6 SeptPigments & Fillers Selection: Best Practice Sharing NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 13 SeptOptimal Control of Interfacial Tensions in Waterborne Formulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 13 NovFoam Prevention through Optimal Defoamers Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 2013Coalescing Agents Selection: How to Reach lower VOC targets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 2013Rheology Modifiers: Optimal Selection and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 2013

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Get up-to-date on regulation frontE.U. Food Contact Regulations: Migration testing, Declaration of Compliance & Liability Issues . . . . . . 32 2013

Improve your methodology for higher day-to-day efficiencySearching & Mapping US Patents for Patentability & Freedom To Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 11 & 25 SeptIntroduction to Design of Experiments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 28 NovImplementing Design of Experiments in Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 13 DecUS Patent Claims: How to efficiently read them? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2013

Track Latest Advances & Trends to Identify New OpportunitiesSmart Coatings: Existing & Future Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 2013



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Coatings & Inks IndustryDevelop & troubleshoot faster with stronger formulation skills

June 28, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Smartly optimize your TiO2 loadings and keep your coatings and inks cost under control 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

Advanced

TiO2 Optimization: Practical Formulation StrategiesPresented by Jochum Beetsma

NEW


September 18, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Acquire the specialized practical knowledge you need to formulate water based 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

Advanced

Optimize Water-based Inks for PlasticsPresented by Terence Kenneth

NEW


September 27 & October 11, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Attend this 2-part course and achieve faster optimal adhesion performance with your coatings by reviewing origin of adhesive failure and compatible solutions (pre-treat-ment, additives...) for waterborne, solvent-based, high-solids, and powder coatings.

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

Solving Coating Adhesion IssuesPresented by Jochum Beetsma

(134 evaluations)

November 13, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Better balance your off-set ink properties (flow, tack, piling, toning, drying, gloss…) by understanding well the “how” and the “why” and by benefiting from Jack Baarends’ know-how when developing / troubleshooting your formulations.The impact of your formulation choices on wet ink / ink on press / ink just printed / dry ink performance and how to solve / avoid typical issues encountered with off-set inks will be discussed in the light of day-to-day practice.

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

Off-set Inks Formulation: Optimizing set of propertiesPresented by Jack Baarends

NEW





November 7, 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

Advanced

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 (152 evaluations)

October 30, 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

Intermediate

UV systems: How to formulate for optimal curing profilesPresented by Mike Clingerman

NEW


November 27 & December 11, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Save time and money by avoiding and solving faster film defects (cratering, pinholing, crawling, floating...) of your coatings and inks with this 2-part advanced course.

> Understand why a solution is effective and why another isn’t by reviewingphysical-chemistry that governs film defects

> Accelerate resolution of film defects by effectively adjusting your formulation (excluding / adding surfactants, rheology modifiers…)

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

Faster Coating Film Defects Resolution Presented by Jochum Beetsma

(189 evaluations)

2013Use 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.



(278 evaluations)




2013Review 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.



(174 evaluations)

2013Face most of the challenges commonly encountered when formulating, storing and applying coatings and inks by learning about their physical-chemistry root causes. Applied examples on pigment dispersion, dispersion stability, increasing solid content, coalescence... will be developed.


Physical Chemistry for a Good Start in Problem SolvingPresented by Jochum Beetsma

(153 evaluations)

2013Gain in speed and flexibility with your offset printing inks formulation developments by acquiring a profound knowledge of varnish ingredients and their effects to the final properties of the 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

Intermediate

Offset inks: Varnish ingredients and their contribution to final performance Presented by Jack Baarends

(10 evaluations)

2013Focus 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...


Introduction to Pigment Dispersion & StabilizationPresented by Jochum Beetsma

(266 evaluations)



Coatings & Inks IndustryReach new performance levels with improved ingredient selection

September 6, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Optimize drying profile and improve related performance (film hardness, durability...) by selecting and using catalysts (metal carboxylates, organometal complexes...) that are adapted to your specific waterborne and high-solids air-drying formulations.

CategoryFormulation

Intermediate

Improving Drying in WB & High Solids PaintsPresented by Johan Bieleman


NEW

November 13, 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

Advanced

Optimal Control of Interfacial Tensions in Waterborne FormulationsPresented by Johan Bieleman

(72 evaluations)

September 13, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Switch more easily to new pigments & fillers technologies (cheaper alternatives, low VOC,etc.) 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 the scratch/abrasion resistance, rheology, corrosion resistance, hiding power you need.

CategoryFormulation

Intermediate

Pigments & Fillers Selection: Best Practice SharingPresented by Jochum Beetsma


NEW

2013 Get practical support on how to find optimal conditions with defoamers to prevent / solve foaming issues while limiting undesired side-effect in your coating and inkformulations. Defoamer selection, dosage and incorpora-tion conditions will be discussed.

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

Foam Prevention through Optimal Defoamers SelectionPresented 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 (71 evaluations)



Coatings & Inks IndustryReach new performance levels with improved ingredient selection

2013Reduce VOCs in your paints & inks formulations by benefiting from industrial expe-rience in selecting solvents and diluents for optimal film formation

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

Coalescing Agents Selection: How to Reach lower VOC targetsPresented by Wim Stout

(38 evaluations)

2013Better 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

Advanced

Rheology Modifiers: Optimal Selection and UsePresented 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

(53 evaluations)





Introduction to Design of Experiments (DoE)Presented by Rogier van Duin

(80 evaluations)

September 11 & 25 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 by getting practical advice to structure your search and to identify connections between patents for a given technology.



Coatings & Inks IndustryImprove your methodology for higher day-to-day efficiency

June 12, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Increase your confidence when reading US patents and interpreting claims(key attention points, what has been invented, what are the patent boundaries...)and adequately use the information to ensure your development does not infringeon another’s patent...


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

(162 evaluations)

(121 evaluations)

December 12, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Complete the introductory session or bring your DoE techniques to practice by reviewing how to implement DoE step by step for coatings & adhesives development with in-depth guidance on 2 real cases.

Implementing Design of Experiment (DoE) in PracticePresented by Rogier van Duin

“Excellent explanation ofthe DoE approach…

It is a really good course”Eliana L.

Researcher at Solvay

CategoryMethodology

Advanced

(30 evaluations)



Coatings & Inks IndustryTrack latest advances & trends to identify new opportunities

(27 evaluations)

2013 Identify development and business opportunities with smart coatings:- Clarify what «smart» means today and its true potential for the upcoming years- Explore formulation strategies able to «smarten» your existing coatings- Assess value created in practice: anti-corrosion, anti-microbial, conductive...

CategoryInnovation

Intermediate

Smart Coatings: Existing & Future OpportunitiesPresented by Mike Clingerman



Coatings & Inks IndustryGet up-to-date on regulation front

2013Get expert insight on best strategies to ensure compliance with EU Food Contact regulation: - Select and perform migration tests for optimal data genera-tion flexibility at minimum cost - Prepare and review efficiently Declaration of Compliance - Clarify responsibility & liability issues among the value chain

CategoryRegulation

Intermediate

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)



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

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

ingredient selection ability, and also a very practical session to make better, more attractive claims.

Course Page N° DateDevelop & troubleshoot faster with stronger formulation skillsRheology in Practice: Creams, Lotions and Ointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 25 OctRheology & Viscosity made Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2013Testing Rheology & Viscosity in Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 2013

Reach new performance levels with improved ingredient selectionActive Ingredient Selection for Evidence-based Cosmetics NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 5 JulyPeptides in Cosmetics: Best Practices for Selection & Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 4 SeptImproving skin conditioning with smart ingredient selection NEW!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 10 OctHigh SPF Sun Care Formulation Strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 14 NovFunctional Siloxanes from A to Z for Easier Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 2013Natural Preservatives: Selection & Formulation Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 2013




Improve your methodology for higher day-to-day efficiencySearching & Mapping US Patents for Patentability & Freedom To Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 11 & 25 SeptIntroduction to Design of Experiments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 28 NovImplementing Design of Experiments in Practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 12 DecUS Patent Claims: How to efficiently read them? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 2013U.S. Cosmetic Claims: How to be attractive yet non-misleading? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 2013

Catherine BouhierProgram Manager Coatings at SpecialChem



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October 25, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Turn rheology into powerful formulation support to assess texture and applicationproperties, evaluate the stability of your creams, lotions & ointments, and makereliable scale-up and batch-to-batch comparisons as well as benchmark andcompetition watch.

CategoryFormulation

Intermediate

Rheology in Practice: Creams, Lotions and OintmentsPresented by Neil Cunningham

(11 evaluations)

Cosmetics IndustryDevelop & troubleshoot faster with stronger formulation skills

2013Review 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.



(174 evaluations)

2013Use rheology as a real formulation support in future developments by linking theory (complex modulus, yield stress, shear rate...) to real life flow behaviorso that rheological data become tangible and helpful to fine-tune your products according to yourspecifications.



“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)



Cosmetics IndustryReach new performance levels with improved ingredient selection

September 4, 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. Learn about their mode of action, vital selection criteria, practical formulation gui-dance (do’s and don’ts) and how to best assess efficacy & support claims.

CategoryFormulation

Intermediate

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

(18 evaluations)

NEW

July 5, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m.Better select your active ingredients within the numerous proposals offered on the market with a structured review of how they interact with the various layer of the skin. From ceramides and their role in the stratum corneum to terpenoids reducing the rate of cellular senescence and phytosterols preventing lipid storage in adipocytes, the course addresses major recent advances in skin research.

CategoryFormulationIntroduction

Active Ingredient Selection for Evidence-based CosmeticsPresented by Karl Lintner


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

CategoryFormulation

Intermediate

Improving skin conditioning with smart ingredient selectionPresented by Eric Abrutyn


NEW

November 14, 10 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 sun care formulation expertise to help you:- Select the right active(s)- Maximize the efficacy of the active(s) and the formulation- Ensure photostability of the formulation

CategoryFormulation

Advanced

High SPF Sun Care Formulation StrategyPresented by Julian Hewitt

(27 evaluations)



2013Develop a basic understanding of what functional siloxanes are, their unique physi-cal, chemical properties, and functionality to assist in selecting the right functional siloxanes for a personal care application. Commercial examples will be used to correlate to the theoretical aspects of the science of functional siloxanes.

CategoryFormulationIntroduction

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

(41 evaluations)

Cosmetics IndustryReach new performance levels with improved ingredient selection

(43 evaluations)

2013Get 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

Advanced

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

formulationsare tricky and Barbara

gave very goodrecommendations!”

Anne M.from Herbal Attitudes



(80 evaluations)




Cosmetics IndustryImprove your methodology for higher day-to-day efficiency



Introduction to Design of Experiment (DoE) Presented by Rogier van Duin

(121 evaluations)

December 12, 10 a.m. ET / 4 p.m. CET Complete the introductory session or bring your DoE techniques to practice by reviewing how to implement DoE step by step for coatings & adhesives development with in-depth guidance on 2 real cases.

CategoryMethodology

Advanced

Implementing Design of Experiment (DoE) in PracticePresented by Rogier van Duin

(30 evaluations)



Cosmetics IndustryImprove your methodology for higher day-to-day efficiency

2013Craft attractive cosmetic claims for the US market with an acceptable level of risk by clarifying the boundaries between cosmetics and drugs. After a short refresher on regulation, the course will discuss real company claims and ends-up with a mini-quiz to assess your skills.


U.S. Cosmetic Claims: How to be attractive yet non-misleading?Presented by Norman Estrin

(128 evaluations)

“Helped meunderstand

the differences betweencosmetic/drug wording.

The extensive useof examples was very

helpful!”Tanya D.

Product Manager at Procter & Gamble

2013Increase your confidence when reading US patents and interpreting claims (key attention points, what has been invented, what are the patent boundaries...) and ade-quately use the information to ensure your development does not infringe on another’s patent...


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

(166 evaluations)



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□ e-Training Credits 5 seats 999€

□ e-Training Credits 10 seats 1499€

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