I am an accomplished Chemist and Formulator with product development experience in solvents, water based and high solids coatings. I possess expertise in two-component systems (epoxy and polyurethane) for marine, application for steel doors and metal deck, as well as conductive coatings for metals and plastics. Additionally, I have a strong background in products that include office metal furniture, pails and drums, automotive, architectural coatings for aluminum extrusion, wood coatings, color dispersion and color matching.Extensive experience with pigment selection for various applications, customer service, trial runs and production troubleshooting.I am now seeking a new, challenging career opportunity strongly aligned to my experience, expertise and overall strengths and passions. I am receptive to relocation for the appropriate opportunity, including considerations in the Middle East.A unique credential of mine is I am bi-cultural and bi-lingual - English/Arabic.
Current Status
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Senior Scientist - FormulatorCurrent Status
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Senior Chemist And FormulatorElementis Global Jan 2005 - Jun 2014Formulated color dispersion of oVOC EPA free for water base, industrial and architectural system.Tested and evaluated dispersents, rheological additives with improving antisag for market use.Formulated Epoxy color dispersion, and evaluation of different pigments, for Marine and industrial applications.Tested CPO adhesion promoter on tough adhering plastics, for adhesion improvment. -
Chemist And FormulatorInternational Paint Jan 2002 - Jan 2005Interlux Yacht Division of Akzo-NobelDevelopment ChemistDevelopment work for marine coating including (Epoxy & Polyurethane). for better performance.Evaluated and tested raw materials as potential alternates for cost reduction. Prepared and testing customers’ samples, for application use.Responsible for quality control; resolved production problems. -
Development ChemistBenjamin Moore & Co. Jan 2000 - Jan 2002Tested and evaluated different polymers for architectural paint. For better performance.Evaluated different colors in architectural paint. For better strength.Modified formulations for better performance (water resistance, light stability, brush ability etc.)
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Development ChemistCoatings - Benjamin Moore & Co. Jan 1997 - Jan 2000Division of Benjamin MooreDevelopment ChemistFormulation and development work for wood products and industrial metal products including Epoxy & Polyurethane, can coatings, pails, drums, office metal furniture, high solids, and water base for steel doors and corrugated metal deck.Involved in troubleshooting of production problems on a daily basis.Formulated electrical varnishes for transformers and electrical wiring, for electric insulation.Scaled up experimental work to production level with follow-up at prodution scale.Developed color work formulations and color matches for production.Interacted with Sales Department to respond to customers’ needs.Reviewed products, select appropriate tests to meet customers’ requirements, established standardtesting procedures, and simplified formulas for manufacturing purposes.Managed trial runs for new products at customers’ plants, to bring new business.
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Development ChemistAkzonobel Coatings Jan 1988 - Jan 1997Formulation, development work, troubleshooting, for business machines, general industrial, office metal furniture, and plastic products, including:Low ohm conductive coatings for metals and plastics, (solvent and water base).Decorative finishes water base for metals and plastics.Urethane and epoxy finishes for smooth and texture appearance.Office metal furniture (high solids and water base).Customer service and trial runs at customer plant, to bring new business.
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Development ChemistAkzonobel Coatings Jan 1984 - Jan 1988Formulation, troubleshooting, color work and customer service.Compliance high solids baking type coating for appliances, aluminum extrusions,office furniture, etc. for electrostatic applications.Compliance water based, low bake type coatings designed for aluminum and plastics for business machines application.Water based baking type compliance coating for automotive and brass applications.
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Chief ChemistChemical Technologies Lab Jan 1980 - Jan 1984Formulation, troubleshooting, color and development work tailored for customer applications. Industrial water base and high solids coatings, both air dry and bake, for metals.Polyurethane and epoxy coatings for aircraft finishes.Polyester and silicone polyesters for aluminum extrusion and industrial products.
Sam Ibrahim Skills
Sam Ibrahim Education Details
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Chemistry And Chemical Engineering; Chemical Technology And Engineering
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Sam Ibrahim's current role is Senior Scientist and Formulator.
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Sam Ibrahim attended Cleveland State University, Alexandria University.
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Sam Ibrahim has skills like Chemistry, Hplc, Analytical Chemistry, R&d, Organic Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Polymers, Chromatography, Nmr, Materials Science, Uv/vis, Mass Spectrometry.
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