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This Zoom course will run November 20, 2025 from 1-3pm EST

Pigments are one of the most critical components in paints and coatings, providing not only color but also contributing to various functional properties such as opacity, UV resistance, and corrosion protection. This short course is designed to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the role of pigments in modern paints and coatings. The course will cover the chemistry, classification, and performance characteristics of various types of pigments, including organic and inorganic pigments, effect pigments, and extender pigments.  Participants will explore how pigments interact with other components in paint formulations, their influence on coating performance, and key considerations for selecting the appropriate pigments for different applications.  By the end of the course, participants will have a solid foundation in pigment science, enabling them to make informed decisions in the formulation and application of paints and coatings.

Course Outline:

Coating Production

Science of Optics

Pigment Types

Dispersion Process

Pigment Performance

Pigment Selection Criteria

Course Instructor:

Sam Morell is a Chemical Engineering graduate of New York University.  With over 50 years in the Chemicals industry, his experience includes both technical and marketing positions at Rohm and Haas, BASF, and Air Products and Chemicals.  Mr. Morell has authored numerous technical articles on additives, pigments, and resins in various publications including PCI Magazine, Modern Paint and Coatings, The American Ink Maker, and Adhesives Age.  He has been invited by various domestic and international industry symposiums, as well as Fortune 500 companies, to present both technical papers and educational courses.  These include The American Coatings Show, The Waterborne Symposium, The European Coatings Show, and Coatings Trends and Technologies.