Polymer binders have fundamentally changed techniques in virtually every area of building construction and lead to the development of many new applications. Participants in this seminar will gain the knowledge needed to further exploit the potentials of polymer chemistry. Starting with their mode of action, the seminar will also cover the current uses of these binders and conclude with the development and testing of customers’ own formulations.

The three-day seminar on VINNAPAS^® dispersible polymer powders and dispersions is a successful mixture of theoretical and practical exercises in our applications lab. It ensures that you gain varied and interesting insights into the world of polymer chemistry, and explains the use and advantages of dispersible polymer powders and dispersions as binders.

• Introduction to polymer chemistry
• Polymers as binders
• Manufacturing process and effects of dispersions and dispersible polymer powders
• Function and mode of action of hydraulic binders
• Theoretical introduction to the main areas of application (e.g. tile adhesives, self-leveling flooring compounds, plasters, exterior insulation and finish systems)
• Discussion on guideline formulations
• Key tests and standards (lab)
• Preparing formulations in practice (lab)

November 10-12, 2008
(The seminar will be held in German)

June 24-26, 2008
July 29-31, 2008
September 15-17, 2008
October 29-31 2008
(The seminars will be held in English)

VINNAPAS® ACADEMY, Burghausen, Germany

€780