Tutorial I: Radiation Curing

Michael L. Dvorchak, RadTech North America

Monday, June 2, 2008
08:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Breakout Room 211 A/B

This tutorial has been designed in collaboration with RadTech North America. The tutorial will provide you with a concise overview on the fundamentals of radiation curing coatings, their benefits and limitations. The basic chemistry involved, typical formulation characteristics, as well as common applications of UV curing coatings will be explained.

Mike Dvorchak is leading Bayer MaterialScience´s Technology Platform UV, New Applications, CAS Distribution Technology and CAS Government Programs and has been an FSCT and also CalPoly Coatings Short Course instructor, teaching various courses including UV Cure and Polyurethane chemistries. Mike has been on the Board of Directors of RadTech North America since January 2005.