SCC0572 - CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF FORMULATIONS

TEACHING AIMS Many of the preparations that the chemical industry provides to consumers are "formulated", ie mixtures of several substances in appropriate percentages, each of which contributes to the overall application performance of the preparation itself. One of the essential requisites for a formulation is to remain stable over time without causing the components to be dismembered, among the molecules of which both attractive forces (of cohesion and adhesion) and repulsive forces are exerted. The mutual compatibility of the components therefore depends on many chemical-physical aspects at both molecular and bulk levels (viscosity, rheology, behavior of the interphase surfaces, etc.). The science of formulations, typically interdisciplinary, is therefore intrinsically complex and is still a beginner. Many of the industrial formulation processes are developed on an empirical basis. Lessons will be followed by visits to companies operating in the field of formulations (cosmetics, detergents, paints, plastics.) EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE OUTCOMES 1) Acquisition of knowledge relating to the topics covered in the course program and educational outcomes. 2) Ability to interconnect the acquired knowledge. 3) Ability to apply the acquired knowledge to examples of real situation.