Course information
Chapters
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Introduction
approx 1 min
A short video will present what you can expect from this journey.
Chapter 2: Background on surfactant and wetting
Background on surfactant and wetting
approx 60 min
This chapter guides you to an interactive Elearning on substrate wetting where you will learn the basics of surfactant, surface tension and their effect on wetting properties.
Chapter 3: What can I gain by using wetting agents and co-dispersants?
What can I gain by using wetting agents and co-dispersants?
approx 10 min
This interactive chapter highlights the multiple benefits that a wetting agent or a co-disperant may bring to architectual coatings.
Chapter 4: Pigment wetting theory
Pigment wetting theory
approx 1 min
This chapter explains how wetting agents function when added to a pigment dispersion or millbase.
Chapter 5: Effect of wetting agents and grind aids on paint properties
Effect of wetting agents and grind aids on paint properties
approx 8 min
Our expert provides product recommendations from our wetting agents and grind aids portfolio with some application data that highlight their effects on paint properties.
Chapter 6: Theory on co-dispersants
Theory on co-dispersants
approx 1 min
This chapter explains how co-dispersants function when used in a pigment dispersion or millbase.
Chapter 7: Co-dispersant product highlights
Co-dispersant product highlights
approx 6 min
Our expert presents a selection of co-dispersants and highlights their main benefits on foam control and paint properties.
Chapter 8: Summary
Summary
This chapter contains a factsheet that summarises the key learnings of this journey. This factsheet is downloadable.