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Formulating for Architectural Coatings
This course will take place May 21, 2026 1:00-3:00 pm EST
In this course we will look at the raw materials that are commonly used in architectural coatings. We will also cover properties required for these coatings and how to test them. The raw materials will cover the four main groups of raw materials: Resins/binders, additives, solvents and pigments. Also covered will be formulating strategies to optimize the rheology of the coating and lower VOCs.
Instructor Bio: Michael Praw
Born and raised in Montreal, Mike now lives in the Houston area. He has 35 years of coatings formulation experience, 18 years with coatings companies and 17 years with raw material suppliers. He is currently Senior Applications Scientist – Paints, Coatings and Inks, for Indorama Ventures: Integrated Oxides and Derivatives. He has degrees in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Sciences, as well as a MBA. Mike is the Past President for The Detroit Society for Coatings Technology and The Piedmont Society for Coatings Technology, and served on the board of the Chicago Society for Coatings Technology. Mike is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, having served 15 years in the Canadian Infantry.