Sartomer to Host Annual UV/EB Technical Seminar in Exton

EXTON, Pa. -- Global specialty chemicals manufacturer Sartomer USA, LLC will hold its recurring technical seminar on ultraviolet light and electron beam (UV/EB) curing chemistries at its headquarters in Exton, Pa., near Philadelphia. The free seminar will take place from March 27-29 and is geared toward industrial chemists and product formulators who want to expand their practical knowledge of current UV/EB chemistries.

The seminar will feature technology experts from Sartomer, as well as recognized industry leaders from other organizations in the related areas of formulation additives and UV/EB curing equipment. Presentations will be relevant for attendees with all levels of UV/EB experience. The first two days will focus on chemistry and introductory topics, and more advanced material will be discussed on the final day. Participants will receive detailed information about the following topics:

• Monomer chemistry
• Oligomer chemistry
• Photoinitiator chemistry
• UV and EB sources
• Additives for UV/EB
• Application-specific products for graphic arts, adhesives, and wood, metal and hard coatings
• Acrylates in non-UV/EB applications
• Advanced adhesion, light and mechanical properties, testing procedures, MVTR, OTR and weathering