Arkema Course

Lesson 1 • Regulatory and Safety Culture

Introduces chemical industry safety obligations and Arkema's internal safety culture. Sets expectations for responsible handling and compliance awareness used in later chapters.

Lesson 2 • Arkema's History and Corporate Identity

Traces Arkema's origins, spin-off history, and evolution into a specialty materials company. Establishes the corporate context needed for all downstream product and strategy topics.

Lesson 3 • Arkema's Business Segments

Breaks down Arkema's three main business segments and their revenue contributions. Enables learners to navigate product discussions by segment throughout the course.

Lesson 1 • Fluorine Chemistry Essentials

Explains the unique properties of fluorine-containing compounds and their industrial relevance. Prepares learners for in-depth study of Arkema's fluoropolymer and fluorochemical products.

Lesson 2 • Polymer Chemistry Fundamentals

Covers polymerisation mechanisms, molecular weight, and chain architecture. Directly supports understanding of Arkema's fluoropolymer and acrylic product lines.

Lesson 3 • Surface Chemistry and Adhesion

Covers wetting, surface energy, and adhesion mechanisms relevant to coatings and adhesives. Directly supports the adhesive solutions and coating solutions segments introduced earlier.

Lesson 4 • Acrylic and Methacrylic Chemistry

Introduces acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and their ester derivatives as building blocks. Connects directly to Arkema's acrylic monomers and polymer dispersion product lines.

Lesson 1 • Waterborne Coatings Applications

Maps acrylic dispersions to architectural, industrial, and protective coating formulations. Builds formulation skills by linking dispersion properties to coating performance targets.

Lesson 2 • Construction and Sealant Applications

Addresses acrylic dispersions in caulks, sealants, and tile adhesives for construction markets. Extends coating and adhesive knowledge to a high-volume end-use segment.

Lesson 3 • Acrylic Acid and Ester Monomers

Details production, purity grades, and handling of acrylic acid and key ester monomers. Connects acrylic chemistry fundamentals to Arkema's upstream monomer business.

Lesson 4 • Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Formulations

Covers acrylic PSA design principles, tack-peel-shear balance, and substrate compatibility. Directly applies emulsion polymer knowledge to Arkema's adhesive solutions segment.

Lesson 1 • PVDF Applications Across Industries

Maps PVDF use cases in energy storage, water treatment, and chemical processing. Builds application-selling skills by linking product properties to end-user requirements.

Lesson 2 • PVDF: Properties and Grades

Examines polyvinylidene fluoride structure, grades, and performance attributes. Positions PVDF as Arkema's flagship fluoropolymer for energy, water, and industrial markets.

Lesson 3 • Other Fluoropolymer Families

Introduces PTFE, FEP, and other fluoropolymers complementing Arkema's PVDF line. Enables learners to position the full fluoropolymer portfolio against competitive alternatives.

Lesson 1 • Rilsan Product Family

Details Rilsan grades, forms, and processing parameters for industrial and consumer applications. Directly builds on PA11/PA12 fundamentals to enable product specification.

Lesson 2 • Specialty Polyamide Compounds

Covers filled, reinforced, and alloyed polyamide compounds for structural applications. Prepares learners to recommend compounded solutions where neat polymers are insufficient.

Lesson 3 • Processing and Quality Control

Addresses drying, processing windows, and quality testing for polyamide products. Ensures learners can support customers with technical processing guidance.

Lesson 4 • Pebax Thermoplastic Elastomers

Explains Pebax block copolymer architecture, grades, and elastic performance characteristics. Connects polymer chemistry principles to high-value sports, medical, and footwear applications.

Lesson 1 • Bostik Portfolio Overview

Maps Bostik's adhesive families including hot melts, reactive, and water-based systems. Establishes the product landscape before diving into individual technology details.

Lesson 2 • Reactive and Structural Adhesives

Covers polyurethane, epoxy, and cyanoacrylate reactive adhesive chemistries and cure mechanisms. Prepares learners to specify high-strength bonding solutions for industrial and automotive markets.

Lesson 3 • Hot Melt Adhesive Technology

Explains hot melt formulation, open time, and set speed for packaging and assembly. Builds on polymer and surface chemistry knowledge to explain performance variables.

Lesson 4 • Adhesive Troubleshooting and Testing

Provides systematic methods for diagnosing adhesive failures and validating bond performance. Equips learners with practical quality assurance skills applicable across all Bostik product lines.

Lesson 1 • Sartomer Specialty Acrylates

Details Sartomer's acrylate and methacrylate monomers and oligomers for radiation-cure applications. Builds on UV cure fundamentals to enable precise formulation of high-performance coatings.

Lesson 2 • UV-Curable Resin Systems

Explains UV cure chemistry, photoinitiator selection, and oligomer-monomer system design. Positions Arkema's Sartomer product line within the fast-growing UV coatings market.

Lesson 3 • Functional Additives for Coatings

Introduces wetting agents, defoamers, and light stabilisers as performance-enhancing additives. Enables learners to diagnose formulation defects and select corrective additive solutions.

Lesson 4 • Rheology Modifiers and Thickeners

Covers associative thickeners, cellulosic modifiers, and their effect on coating application. Connects surface chemistry knowledge to practical formulation control of viscosity and flow.

Lesson 1 • Innovation Pipeline and R&D Focus Areas

Surveys Arkema's key R&D platforms including energy storage, lightweighting, and 3D printing. Prepares learners to position Arkema as a forward-looking innovation partner to customers.

Lesson 2 • Communicating Value to Stakeholders

Develops skills for translating technical product advantages into business and sustainability value. Completes the course by integrating all prior knowledge into customer-facing communication.

Lesson 3 • Green Chemistry Principles in Practice

Applies green chemistry principles to Arkema's product development and manufacturing processes. Enables learners to evaluate and communicate the environmental credentials of Arkema products.

Lesson 4 • Arkema's Sustainability Commitments

Details Arkema's carbon neutrality targets, bio-based material strategy, and circular economy initiatives. Connects product knowledge to the sustainability narrative customers increasingly demand.