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PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP: Flexible and Rigid Formulating Today

Tuesday Morning: Formulating Flexible PVC
Formulating Overview, Bill Arendt, Arendt Consulting, Corp.
Use of PVC Use in Rigid, Flexible and Plastisol Applications, Bob Paradis, Formosa
Blending and Compounding Overview, Tom Schelling, Teknor Apex
Formulating with Plasticizers, Bill Arendt, Arendt Consulting, Corp.
PVC Stabilization: Considerations for Flexible and Rigid Applications, Gary Conroy, Baerlocher

Tuesday Afternoon: Formulating Rigid PVC
Tin Heat Stabilizer Overview, Robert Smith, PMC
Lubricant Overview, Rob Decker, NORAC
Polymeric Modifiers, Kevin Yocca, Arkema
Testing and Properties, Mark Lavach, Arkema

KEYNOTES

Hydrocarbon & Macroeconomic Update, Chris Otuonye, Dow
Innovation: Converting Technologies to Products, Mike Terrazas, 3M

Wednesday
Hydrocarbon & Macroeconomic Update, Chris Otuonye, Dow
Assessment of PVC Absorption Speed by Alternative Plasticizers, Catherine Michel, Shin-etsu
New Chlorinated Ester Plasticizers, Jacob Weingart, Dover
What Affects Compatibility? An Insider’s Guide to Optimizing with Plasticizers, Emily McBride, Kalama
Plasticizer Formulating for Low Volatility, Beth Fitch, EMCC
Molybdate Flame Retardants in Plastisols, Dave Reese, Huber
Innovation: Converting Technologies to Products, Mike Terrazas, 3M
Replacing Arsenic-Based Biocides, Mary Lou Ice, Valtris
Antimicrobials in Vinyl: Maintaining Product Integrity, Dr. David Klein, Thomson Research
The Importance of Good Air Quality—Testing for VOCs in Products, Mike Emelander, SCS Global Services
Going the Extra Mile – Pigment Preparations for PVC, Breeze Briggs, BASF
Wetting and dispersing additive for filled and plasticized PVC dryblends, Ron Raleigh, BYK
Benefits of Azelaic Acid Bio-Based Plasticizers to Enhance Key Vinyl Properties, Chris Ciolino, Emery Oleochemicals
High Performance Mixing in Flexible PVC Technical Applications, Henning Kries, Zeppelin

Thursday
Variations in Impact Test Results of Rigid PVC Products, Mark Lavach, Arkema
External Lubricant Options for Efficiency and Effectiveness, Mike Fisch, NORAC
Ca-based PVC Stabilizers – Developments in the Global Market, Timo Seibel, Chemson
Temperature Control in Accelerated Laboratory Weathering Testing of Plastics, Andy Francis, Q-Lab
Assessment of Different Stabilizers for Weatherable Rigid Applications, Paul Kroushl, Teknor Apex
Reclassification of Octyltin Stabilizers, Peter Frenkel, Galata Chemicals, LLC
Twin Screw Extrusion Processing as Predicted by Torque Rheometer Fusion, Randy Brown, IPPI
FCM for Highly Filled Compounds, Dr. Peng Ye, Farrel
Seven Solutions to Optimize Inventory, Streamline Operations & Reduce Carrying Costs, Scott Bonine, Binmaster
RVCM Levels in Pipe, Rich Krock, VI
Vinyl Industry Sustainability Initiative Update — From Hotspots to Branded Performance, Cristian Barcan, VI
Regulatory Overview of Biocides for Plastics, Adrian Krygsman, Troy