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Pigment Dispersion & Stabilization: Optimization Tips with Practical Examples

Language: English
Length: 90 min
May 27 2025 04:00 PM. (Paris)
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Course Description

Say goodbye to your pigment dispersion & stabilization issues by applying proven time-savers & pragmatic procedures in daily practice.

Jochum Beetsma will help you avoid unfocused trails with guidance on how to:
  • Read Technical Data Sheets better to ease ingredient selection
  • Select additives as per pigment & define the optimal dispersant amount needed
  • Deduce the best formulation strategy with real examples (TiO2, carbon black…)
  • Check pigment dispersion quality & stability in practice
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Jochum Beetsma
Jochum Beetsma
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Jochum Beetsma graduated in physical chemistry from the University of Groningen. He worked at PPG on the development of Industrial Coatings and at DSM Coating Resins on Emulsion Systems, Powder Coatings, High Solids, Additives and complete formulations.
Since 2004 Jochum is independent consultant for companies in coating and ink industry. Innovative multinationals as well as small companies call in the help of Jochum when problems have to be solved, or, when assistance is needed in New Product Development.
He conducts in-company training programs and he is lecturer within the Dutch Coating Technology training program. Additionally, Jochum develops and conducts Paint Technology courses for Reed Business Education and for SpecialChem. He is member of the SpecialChem Expert Team.
Jochum is specialised in the field of New Product Development. He is certified as New Product Development Professional by PDMA, being the global leading organisation with respect to product development and innovation.

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Why should you view this course?

Formulating a stable, high-performance pigment dispersion isn’t just about understanding theory—it’s about applying the right practical methods to achieve consistent, high-quality results while minimizing wasted time and resources. Many formulators struggle with dispersion instability, color inconsistencies, and poor flocculation control, leading to costly reformulations and production delays.

This course is designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world troubleshooting, helping you pinpoint formulation issues faster and implement proven techniques to optimize dispersion stability. Join the course to:

  1. Fine-tune your ingredients selection by better reading Technical Data Sheets – What critical information is available? What is missing?

  2. Achieve good pigment dispersion in paint by knowing how to determine when a wetting agent is needed (and when not!), how to choose stabilizers and/or define the optimal amount of dispersant...

  3. Increase flocculation stability and dispersion quality by giving more attention to anchor sites & anchoring groups, rheology, and solvents/additives that could be displacers, etc.

  4. Avoid unfocused trials with a better understanding of how to link theory to daily practice.

Who should join this course?

  • Developers, formulators, producers, technical support staff & users who spend too much time developing new systems or solving problems with dispersions of pigments & fillers.

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

  • This course is suitable for advanced level proficiency
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Course Outline

Wrap-up of the Pigment Dispersion process & Stabilization Fundamentals

  1. The process in 3 steps: wetting, separation, and stabilization
  2. Key properties of solid particles: surface energy and influence of post-treatment

Pragmatic Procedures to Select Key Additives for Good Pigments & Fillers Dispersion

  1. Wetting agents
  2. Dispersants
  3. Rheology additives

TDS Reading & How to Deduce the Best Formulation Strategy: Explained with Following Commercial Products

  1. Pigments: titanium dioxide, carbon black, and phthalocyanine blue
  2. Fillers: barium sulphate
  3. Common mistakes in TDS interpretation and how to avoid them

Practical Formulation Strategies & Optimization Tips

  1. How to define optimal dispersant amounts
  2. Strategies for avoiding flocculation and improving dispersion quality

Pigment Dispersion Troubleshooting & Best Practices

  1. Identifying and solving common dispersion problems
  2. Linking theoretical knowledge with practical application
  3. Summary of key takeaways and optimization strategies
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30 min Q & As for this course
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  1. 30 mins per session for Questions and Answers
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  3. If your questions are not answered, dont worry you will recieve tutor’s reply via email after sessions.
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