New Polyester-Epoxy Based Polymers for Damping Applications
9:15 a.m. (EST)
October 27, 2021
Presented by Mike O’Brien, Stepan Company
Principal Research Associate
Stepan Company's New Polymer Technology for Damping Applications to be Highlighted at the ASC Annual Convention & EXPO
Epoxy adhesives are known for their utility in a variety of applications requiring strong adhesive characteristics. However, they can be brittle and require modification with plasticizers or diluents to increase the flexibility which can cause other performance issues. By contrast, urethane adhesives are well known for their superior flexibility, but they do not offer the same adhesion strength as epoxies. To bridge this performance gap, Stepan Company has developed a new polymer technology based on the reaction of hydroxyl-capped polyester polyol with epoxy resin (PEEP). This technology eliminates the need for amine cross-linkers and isocyanate hardeners and has a better environmental profile.
Join us at 9:15 a.m. EST on October 27 for our session, "New Polyester-Epoxy Based Polymers for Damping Applications," to be presented by Mike O'Brien, Principal Research Associate, during the Disruptive Technologies Across Markets portion of the conference.
The 2021 ASC Annual Convention & EXPO will take place at the Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate, Florida, October 25 – 27.
About the Presenter
Mike is a Principal Research Associate at Stepan Company and has been with Stepan for 26 years. He is responsible for developing new CASE polyols for coating and adhesive applications and managing innovation projects at Stepan. Mike has developed and commercialized multiple CASE polyols at Stepan and provides technical support for customers and polyol commercialization. He received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the Ohio State University and a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Prior to joining Stepan, Mike was a postdoctoral associate at the University of Notre Dame.