C o - l o ca t e d a t T h e 2 0 1 6 F A LL C o n v e n t i o n
Who Should Attend? Professionals involved with formulating or converting pressure sensitive adhesives for specific applications. Lab and Tech support personnel will gain valuable insight into the technology that will help them with formulations. Technical, Sales and Marketing personnel working with manufacturers, suppliers and end user companies would greatly benefit by increasing technical depth for tailored solutions to product requirements.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSA) Short Course is co-located with ASC’s 2016 Fall Convention and Expo. This course presents formulation strategies, based on application and performance requirements for a variety of pressure sensitive adhesive markets by industry professionals. Learn how plasticizers, tackifiers and polymers are used for optimized processing and enhanced properties. Gain an insight into the current methods of characterization including rheology, tack/shear test methods and also details of PSA production. Participants are invited to attend the ASC EXPO at no additional charge to network with the industry and learn about the latest innovations in the industry.
Preliminary Topics include – • Introduction to PSA Markets • Formulating waterborne, hot melt, solvent and UV cured adhesives for all applications – Polymers – Tackifiers/Plasticizers – Silanes
Registration Fees:
• Characterization – Rheology – Tack/Shear test methods – Physical properties • PSA Production – Backing support films –R elease liners – Converting, coating and application equipment
Short Course ONLY: ASC Member/End-User: $675 • Nonmember: $1,050 Short Course Combo (Convention + Short Course) ASC Member/End-User: $1,075 • Nonmember: $1,750
Accommodations*: JW Marriott Indianapolis • (888) 421-1442 *Special group rate of $199 single/double occupancy before September 23, 2016.
Learn more or Register at www.ascouncil.org under the “Events” tab on the home page.
If you would like to present at the Short Course, or you have general questions, contact Mani Singh at (301) 986-9700 x120 or mani.singh@ascouncil.org.