Continuing Education Conference Fall 2011
Fall 2011 | Alternatives Assessment Chemicals and Hazards | Pam Eliason, TURI. Overview of assessing alternatives to hazardous chemicals by TUR and its partners. Economic and performance benefits of switching. |
Alternatives Assessment Performance and Economics | Pam Eliason, TURI. Overview of what to consider for performance in AA, dealing with small group research, economic considerations, and tools for hazardous chemical assessments. | |
Controls to ENP's | An exercise in exposure assessment when working with nanomaterials and methods to avoid exposure. | |
Blue Light Curable Inks | Qinguo Fan, UMass Dartmouth. An overview of inkjet ink technology focusing on waste and pigment treatment methodology. | |
Controls for Engineered Nanoparticles | An exercise in exposure assessment when working with nanomaterials and methods to avoid exposure. | |
Enova Aerogel Additives | Peter Pescatore, Andy Dalton, Cabot. Scientific overview of Cabot aerogel for insulative coatings and its possible benefits. | |
European Perspective on REACH | Allan Astrup Jensen, Nordic Institute of Product Sustainability. European perspective on REACH from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA.) | |
Making Progress Toward Sustainable Societies | Dr. Donald Huisingh, Senior Scientist, The Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, The University of Tennessee. What is the “big picture” issues that need to be addressed in sustainability? | |
Managing Nano EHS | Mark A. Banash, Vice‐President, Nanocomp Technologies, Inc. State of nanotech business today and nanomaterial process overview. | |
PFAS and Alternatives | Allan Astrup Jensen, Nordic Institute of Product Sustainability. An overview of PFAS and PFOS. What has been used before it, how is it made, and what are its replacements? | |
Pharos | Melissa Coffin, Project Leader, Pharos Data System. Defines Pharos as a tool, community, and opportunity to find the best chemicals for specific needs. | |
Proposed MassDEP Air Pollution Control Regulation Amendments | Marc Wolmanm, MassDEP. Proposed regulation amendments regarding adhesives, sealents, VOCs, NOx, emissions, and metal parts and products. | |
REACH and RoHS | Ken Stanvick, DesignChain Associates. Presentation on the driving forces behind, and the impact of Product-targeted Environmental Regulation (PTER) in the electronics industry. | |
Restricted Substances in Colorants and Coatings | Liz Harriman, TURI. Introduction to restricted substances in coatings and colorants. | |
Science Advisory Board | Heather Tenney, TURI. Presentation on Science Advisory Board. | |
Toxicology and Health Effects Associated with Engineered Nanoparticles | Michael Ellenbecker, TURI. A guide to nanoparticles and nanomaterials safety in a work environment. Health risks involved with nanoparticles. |