Sealants and Caulks: Formulation & Plasticizer Selection Strategies

Different classes of sealants (polysulfide, plastisol…) and caulks (latex, waterborne。..) formulation require you tocarefully select the right plasticizers。但是,随着pht监管压力halates plasticizers and product discontinuations, it is challenging to pick one that fits all your application requirements (construction, aerospace, automotive, beverage cap seal…).

Additionally, the wide offering of newer plasticizers (non-phthalate, non-migrating...) makes the choice even tougher!Join this course and:

1. Learn how to efficiently choose plasticizersby reviewing steps in evaluation process (compatibility, efficiency, permanence, processability…) that factor in its optimal selection.


2. Better analyze how raw materials(fillers, pigments, polymer…)interactin your formulation and optimize the balance between them to design a successful formulation.


3. Gain strong knowledge about testing procedures to perform(ASTM, ISO comparisons...) to meet today’s performance demands (lower glass transition temperature, impact resistance, viscocity...).


4. Understand clearly different classes of sealants(polysulfide, plastisol…) andcaulks(latex, waterborne...) to make better decisions in your day-to-day work with the help of real-life examples (container closure seal, automotive seam seals…).

Get a participation certificate on joining the Live Online Course!

This course is forTechnologists, R&D, Formulators, Raw material suppliers, Manufacturers and End usersin sealants and caulks industry. However, technical management, production, and purchasing personnel can also benefit from it.

1. The steps for precise formulations- initial steps to success


2. Whats and hows of plasticizer
   • What makes plasticizer compatible with your polymer
   • Which phthalate for which requirement
   • Why specialty type
   • Which plasticizer is best known for which specification
   • What must be considered for a neat plasticizer
   • How can you evaluate plasticizer


3. Know all about Caulks and Sealants and testing
   • Polymers used
   • Sealant Critical Performance Requirements
   • ASTM tests- C834, C-920, C-719
   • Plastisol Sealant Testing


4. Get the best of Latex (Waterborne) Caulk
   • Where could be best used
   • Why a plasticizer in caulk
   • How could you decide on the best suitable formulation
   • Testing- specific (ASTM C834, ASTM C920,ISO comparisons) and non specific


5. Learn Polysulfide sealants with examples
   • Performance attributes
   • Types-1K construction sealant, 2K insulating glass sealant
   • Formulation with specific types
   • Best plasticizers to select from
   • Testing (ASTM C920, ISO comparisons) and examples


6. Plastisol sealants
   • Where and why used
   • Plastisol formulation and testing
   • Basic and specific plastisol screen
   • Best Plasticizer to select
   • Testing
   • Examples from literature

30 mins Q&A- Interact live with the expert for all your technical help!

Have a query? Email usfor any help!