In-can Biofouling of paints and coatings- Prevention & Preservation

Thanks to Covid-19, there is an unavoidable sensitivity of society toward the vulnerability to micro-organisms (viruses, bacteria, fungi)! Naturally, today’s coatings market is highly influenced by the demand for hygiene factors.

Moreover, deterioration of the quality of your in-can coatings (loss of viscosity, foul odor, gassing, phase separation, discoloration, pH drop...) as a result of microbial attack is the last thing you want to face! Based on your product’s final toxicological profile take an informed decision in choosing the right solutions. This 90-minute compact course will help you:

• Analyze faster causes of problems resulting from biofouling with a comprehensive review of factors & root causes impacting in-can coatings quality
• Forget about trials & errors and gain speed with practical expert tips to reduce the microbial load right from the manufacturing to storage.
• Learn the key to prevent fouling by selection of right preservatives that are compatible with other ingredients based on the actual formulation recipes as well as the optimal dosage!

• Paint Technologists, Industrial Microbiologists, R and D
• Formulators and Students studying Coating technology
• Purchasers of raw materials from architectural, varnishes, emulsions and adhesives industry
• Sales department from biocide manufacturers to understand the chemistry and applications of biocides better.

1. What is Bio-fouling
   • In-can fouling of Paints and Coatings
   • Dry film disfigurement and deterioration


2. What causes in-can bio-fouling
   • Detection of Bio-fouling


3. How to prevent and avoid bio-fouling right from manufacturing, packaging and during storage.
   • Bio-audit and Plant hygiene audit


4. How to achieve long term protection for in-can Paints and waterborne coatings.


5. Selection of proper Biocide for in-can preservation
   • Compatibility of Biocides with other ingredients


6. Summarizing the In-can Biofouling of Paints and coatings


7. 30 Mins Q&A Session - Ask any queries related to the course topic 

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