Adhesives, Coatings and Ink Expert: Ultraviolet and Electron Beam Curing (1292)
Expertise
UV/EB curable adhesives, coatings and inks.
Expert solving ink adhesion problems to non-polar substrates such as polyethylene.
Laminating adhesives for orientated polypropylene (OPP).
Laminating cavitated matte OPP to clear OPP for beverage plastic containers.
Plastic substrate coatings for indirect food applications.
FDA approvals for coatings on food containers and direct food contact.
Overpaint varnish coatings.
Coatings for solar film applications.
Evaluation and testing of pigments, paints, lacquers, sealants and associated products.
Formulations and applications of photoresists within imaging systems.
Experience
Independent Consultant, 2006 - present
Product Development Specialist, Sun Chemical Corporation, 2001-2005
Sun Chemical is the world’s largest producer of printing inks, organic pigments, colorants and coatings. Responsible for development of UV/EB curable adhesives and coatings to be used in beverage, food and other industries.
Developed UV/EB curable laminating adhesive used as bonding agent between coated paper cardboard and OPP substrate generating new business in new market segments.
Developed EB Curable laminating adhesive for laminating OPP to Printed OPP, used on wrapping for Xerox and other printing paper. Developed EB Curable coatings for paper and plastic substrate to be used for indirect food applications.
Developed a UV Curable laminating adhesive for laminating cavitated matte OPP to clear OPP for beverage plastic containers creating new business of more than a million dollars.
Senior Scientist, Rohm and Haas, Woodstock Technical Center, 1986 - 2001
Center formerly owned by Morton International merged with Rohm and Haas in June 1999. A $7 billion manufacturer of specialty chemicals used in paints, coatings, adhesives, plastics, electronics, and water treatment with over 100 manufacturing facilities, labs and sales offices throughout the world.
Responsible for development of UV/EB curable adhesives and coatings.
Developed new formulation for EB curable laminating adhesive for plastic substrate for packaging products in the application of snack food and other industries thereby opening a new market.
Developed EB Curable coatings for paper and plastic substrate to be used for indirect food applications, and EB Curable release coating for candy wraps application in conjunction with cold seal adhesives.
Developed and tested new formulation of UV Curable product; such as pressure sensitive adhesive, laminating adhesives for PET or PE to PET or PE, glass to glass and PET or PE to paper substrates using vehicles such as acrylates, epoxyacrylate, urethane acrylate and other related products.
Developed and formulated overprint varnish for paper and plastic substrate for the graphic arts industry, which enhanced the color, making products more attractive with longer life.
Senior Research Chemist, Keuffel and Esser Company, 1980 - 1986
A $200 million manufacturing company producing some of the best "slide rules" and other products used in the graphic arts industry.
Responsible for the development of new formulations using vehicles such as epoxies, acrylics and polyurethane as specialty coatings.
Conceived and evaluated formulation and testing methods related to applications for pressure sensitive acrylic based adhesives, release coatings and UV cured adhesives in flexible film products for graphic arts, which allowed better clarity when making impressions.
Formulations, characterization and application of photoresists within imaging systems for graphic arts improving depth of color.
Education
PhD, Organic Chemistry, Lucknow University, India
MS, Organic Chemistry Major, Lucknow University, India
Continuing Education Credits; Analytical Spectroscopy, Atom and Molecular Structure, Rutgers University