PVC 101- Resin, Formulations, Compounding and Additives(Moderator: Mark Lavach) | |
8:30 am - 9:30 am | PVC Resin - Rigid Formulations Bob Paradis, Formosa |
9:30 am - 10:30 am | The Mixing of PVC, an Expedition Burkhard Wulf, MTI |
10:30 am - 10:50 am | Break |
10:50 am - 11:35 am | Stabilizers for Rigid Applications Tony Dymek, PMC |
11:35 am - 12:20 pm | Lubrication and Mechanical Stabilization of Rigid PVC Compositions Tom Pedersen, Rheogistics |
12:20 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch |
PVC 101-Additives and Testing(Moderator: Mark Lavach) | |
1:30 pm - 2:15 pm | Impact Modifiers & Process Aids Robert Smith, Arkema |
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm | Pigments and Fillers Paul Krousl, Teknor Apex |
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm | Analysis of PVC Formulations Using Torque Rheometry Christoph Pielen, Brabender |
3:45 pm - 4:05 pm | Break |
4:05 pm - 4:50 pm | Panel Q&A Paul Krousl, Teknor Apex Robert Smith, Arkema Christoph Pielen, Brabender |
State of PVC Industry(Moderator: Bob Weiler) | |
8:00 am - 8:05 am | Welcome Mark Lavach, Arkema |
8:05 am - 8:10 am | Introductory Vinyltec Comments Bill Kuhn, Ronald Mark Associates |
8:10 am - 9:10 am | Resin Market Overview Jim Seidewand, Resin Technology |
9:10 am - 9:40 am | SPE International - the Future Vision Russell Broome, Managing Director, SPE |
9:40 am - 10:00 am | Break |
10:00 am - 10:30 am | Applications Rigid-Opportunities of PVC in the Credit Card Market Tim Weatherill, Klockner Pentaplast |
10:30 am - 11:00 am | "Nanoscopic Characterization of Suspension Resin Gelation and Fusion Process Utilizing Atomic Force Microscopy" Jerome Jourdan, BASF |
11:00 am - 11:30 am | Applications Flexible PVC Derek Laffey, Teknor Apex |
11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Lunch Service |
12:00 pm - 12:50 pm | Lunchtime Keynote: Why We Should Promote PVC Instead of Bashing It Allan Griff, Consulting Engineer |
Additives | |
12:50 pm - 1:20 pm | Phosphate Plasticizers, Current Products and New Developments Jakub Lison, AICL Industrial Products |
1:20 pm - 1:50 pm | Non-Phthalate Plasticizers for PVC Anders Magnussen, Perstorp |
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm | Biocide and Stabilizer Interactions with PVC John Scott, Valtris |
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm | Break |
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm | Controlled Aesthetics in Thermoplastics Through Use of Polymeric Additives Kevin Yocca, Arkema |
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm | High Efficiency Modifier for PVC Chris Turnbull, Galata |
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm | New Lubricants for Rigid PVC Peggy Schipper, Valtris |
4:20 pm - 4:50 pm | New Developments in Ultra Low VOC Ca/Zn and Heavy Metal Free Stabilizers for Semirigid Clear Calendered Films Brent Segally, AM Stabilizers Corporation |
4:50 pm - 5:00 pm | General Questions & Closing remarks Mark Lavach, Arkema |
Troubleshooting(Moderator:Dave Owen) | |
8:00 am - 8:10 am | Welcome - Opening comments Bill Kuhn, Ronald Mark Associates |
8:10 am - 8:40 am | PVC Reclaim and Recycling Tribu Persaud, Norwich Plastics |
8:40 am - 9:10 am | Taking PVC to the Next Level- Layer by Layer with 3D Printing Dennis Planner, Chemson GmbH |
9:10 am - 9:40 am | Roll of Molecular Modeling in the Chemical Industry Brian Koo, Arkema |
9:40 am - 10:10 am | Break |
10:10 am - 10:40 am | Plasticizer Permanence in PVC: Examination and Methods of Measurement Ron Raleigh, Valtris |
10:40 am - 11:10 am | Formulating Organosols with Dibenzote Plasticizers Bill Arendt, Emerald |
11:10 am - 11:40 am | The Effect of High Solvating Plasticizers on PVC-Based Luxury Floor Tiles Brad Farrell, Emerald |
11:40 am - 12:10 pm |
Lunch | |
12:10 pm - 12:40 pm | Lunch |
12:40 pm - 1:20 pm | Vinyl Division Meeting(During Lunch) |
Code and Regulations(Moderator: Mark Lavach) | |
1:20 pm - 1:50 pm | D20.24 ASTM Standards Alyson Fick, ASTM |
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm | PVC within the ASTM and the path through the Approval Process Alan Kupfer, Axiall |
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm | REACH: An Overview and Update from a North American Perspective Bob Drake, BASF |
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm | Chemical Regulations Today - Who's in Control? Rich Johnson, Penn Color |
3:20 pm - 3:30 pm | Closing Remarks Bill Kuhn, Ronald Mark Associates |