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About Jochum Beetsma

With over 30 years of experience in the coating and ink industry, Drs. Jochum Beetsma brings expertise in physical chemistry, raw materials, product development, innovation implementation and problem solving to his role as a paint and coatings industry expert at Prospector. As graduated physical chemist and PDMA-certified New Product Development Professional, Jochum Beetsma authors in-depth technical articles for Knowledge.ULProspector.com.

Since 2004, Jochum is independent consultant, advising companies from around the world in coatings, inks and related industries. Jochum develops and executes in-company training programs on coatings and he works as interim project manager.

Prior to becoming consultant, he spent 13 years at DSM Coating Resins. While at DSM, he was project manager of New Product Development projects, focusing on water-based, solvent-based, high-solids and powder coatings.

He also served as chairman of the Project Management Platform within DSM. He coached project teams and prepared and facilitated complex project sessions like Project Start-Ups.

Previous to his time at DSM, Jochum was a coating chemist at PPG.

Jochum is widely published in various international scientific magazines and has delivered lectures worldwide. He is a current lecturer and member of the Expert Team of SpecialChem. He is also a coatings technology lecturer for, amongst others, Polymer Technology Netherlands.

He currently resides in Zwolle, The Netherlands.

Contact Jochum via email ([email protected]) to learn more about his consulting services.

Optical Properties of Pigments: Absorption and Scattering

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Jochum Beetsma

Learn about the optical properties of coating pigments in the Prospector Knowledge Center.

Original article published Feb. 10, 2017. Updated Mar. 9, 2022. Introduction Pigments are used to give color to a coating and/or to obtain hiding power of the coating. A coating gives complete … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings Tagged With: formulation challenge

Dispersants for Electrostatic Stabilisation

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Jochum Beetsma

Image of large paint buckets with colorful paint - Learn about Dispersants for Electrostatic Stabilization in the Prospector Knowledge Center.

edited Nov. 12, 2021 Original article date: Oct. 7, 2016 Introduction Several problems can occur with liquid systems that contain solid particles like pigments and fillers. One of the undesired … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings Tagged With: paint, coatings

Dispersants for Steric Stabilization

Posted on October 1, 2021 by Jochum Beetsma — 3 comments

Learn about dispersants for steric stablilization in the Prospector Knowledge Center.

Original article date: Oct. 28, 2016 Introduction Pigments and fillers, both consisting of solid particles, are important raw materials for paints. The powdery materials are wetted, separated and … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings Tagged With: coatings, pigment, chemistry

Formulating with Corrosion Protection in Mind

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Jochum Beetsma — 4 comments

Steel can be protected against corrosion by using organic coatings1,2. Industries make the transfer from solvent-based systems to paints that are more friendly with respect to health and environment. … [Read More...]

Filed Under: Paint & Coatings

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