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Coatings Ingredients
The material selection platform
Coatings Ingredients
Online Course

Master selection of UV additives for lifelong plastics

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Thursday May 23, 2024

Explore the essential aspects of UV additives in plastics, focusing on their role in enhancing their aesthetics, longevity, and durability. Learn to identify early signs and potential problems associated with UV exposure, prevent future failures, and take away the correct UV additive (UV absorbers, quenchers, HALS, pigments...) for your plastic application. 

Join Industry expert Luis Roca in exploring the mechanisms of UV degradation, identifying associated problems, and learning effective strategies for UV protection. Address key challenges and,

  1. Learn how UV radiation triggers molecular changes leading to degradation
  2. Define effective strategies for integrating UV additives into plastic formulations.
  3. Understand industry-standard testing methods for evaluating UV resistance.

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Luis Roca Presented By:
Luis Roca

Length: 90 min

Course Type: Methodology
Level: Intermediate

Next Session: May 23, 2024
10:00 a.m. (New York City)
4:00 p.m. (Paris)

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Why should you attend?

Does Sunlight appear harmless to your plastics initially but with time there comes fading, brittleness, and ultimately, failure?


These are all signs of the wrong selection of UV Additives for plastics. Join this course to put an end to it and master the selection of UV additives for your plastic application learn how to combat UV degradation, and design and manufacture long-lasting plastic products that stand the test of time. Delve into the science behind UV-induced degradation in plastics and learn how UV radiation triggers molecular changes leading to degradation.


Join this course to: 

  1. Discover the consequences of choosing the wrong UV additives and their impact on various industries, avoiding costly mistakes.

  2. Understand how other additives can interact with UV filters and affect their effectiveness, ensuring optimal performance.

  3. Learn how heat accelerates UV degradation and develop effective strategies to combat this combined threat.

  4. Navigate the world of testing procedures and industry standards with confidence, ensuring product compliance and quality.


Don’t miss out on developing customized UV protection plans tailored to your specific plastic products and desired lifespan!

Who should attend?

This course is designed for:

  • Polymer scientists and engineers
  • Production personnel and quality control specialists
  • Purchasing managers and materials specialists
  • Product designers


Complete the course and (unlock your personalized certificate) – your badge of accomplishment awaits!

Course Outline

  1. Fundamentals of UV Degradations:

    • Mechanisms of UV degradation in plastics, including photolysis, oxidation, and chain scission
    • Effects of UV radiation on plastics
    • Effect of IR radiation and moisture

  2. Understanding UV Additives:

    • Types of UV additives (absorbers, stabilizers, quenchers... etc)
    • Working principles of each type of additives

  3. Properties and Selection of UV Additives:

    • Key properties of UV additives
    • Selection of the right additive
    • UV additives and protection strategies
    • Practical applications and examples

  4. Testing and Evaluation of UV Protection:

    • Methods for measuring UV protection effectiveness
    • Interpreting results obtained

  5. 30 mins Q&A - Interact live with the expert for all your technical help!

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