VINYLTEC 2012

Versatile Vinyl Plastic:

Formulating for the Future
October 22-24, 2012
Chicago Marriott OHare Hotel, Chicago, Illinois
Why attend VINYLTEC 2012?
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is one of the most versatile and widely used polymers. It is a
unique material that can be tailored to satisfy various end-use requirements, from flexible to
rigid applications, by judicial selection of raw materials. This conference addresses the basic
technology of raw materials plus provides the most up-to-date new technology and trends
in raw materials development.

Who should attend VINYLTEC 2012?

Technicians, researchers, engineers, and managers involved in the PVC product value chain.
Chicago Marriott OHare
8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago, Illinois 60631
Tel: 1-773-693-4444
Register today at www.4spe.org/vinyltec-2012
October 23-24 Conference Registration
SPE Members
New Members/Renewing Members
Non-Members
F/T Students/Emeritus/Unemployed

By 10/1
$475
$584
$625
$200

After 10/1
$550
$659
$700
$200

Pre-conference Full Day Educational Seminar Flexible Formulating: Plasticizer Technology

With conference registration
$225
$250
Without conference registration
$325
$350

For complete registration information, payment options and

conference program details, see: www.4spe.org/vinyltec-2012
Ask us about Exhibitor, Event Sponsorship and Corporate
Underwriting Opportunities! Email: vinyltec2012@gmail.com

Sponsored by the Society of Plastics Engineers

and the SPE Vinyl Plastics Division, SPE Chicago Section
and Chicago SPE Educational Foundation

Program Schedule

Program subject to change. See website for most current listing.

Monday, October 22 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Pre-conference Full Day Seminar (Seminar program subject to change)
History of Plasticizers and Plasticizer Development

A. Godwin
Basics of Plasticizers and Benzoate Technology

W. Arendt - Emerald Kalama Chemical, LLC
Utility of Phthalates, Trimellitates, and Adipates


P. Daniels - ExxonMobil Chemical Company
Hexamoll DINCH, Citrates, and Terephthalates

P. Harmon - BASF
Bioplasticizers

T. Mullen - BioAmber Inc.
Polymeric Plasticizers



S. ORourke - The Hallstar Company
Phosphate Plasticizers


P. Moy - ICP-IP
High Solvator Non-phthalate and Other Specialty Plasticizers

R. Raliegh - Ferro Corporation
Formulating

A. Godwin
Tuesday, October 23 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Keynote: Resin Market Update

B. Esckilsen Formosa Plastics USA
PVC MACT Ruling/Dust Explosion Hazard

R. Krock - Vinyl Institute
Oxo C5 Alcohols, Plasticizers and Phthalic Anhydride

S. Payne - BASF
Recycling From Roof to Floor

D. Ballenski - Duro-Last Roofing, Inc.
Phthalate Regulatory Update

P. Harmon - BASF
Luncheon Keynote: Polymer Composites for
Aero Space Applications - Past, Present & Future

J. Griffing Boeing Corporation
Determining Plasticizer Compatibility Using Thermal Analysis

R. Rogers-Agent - ExxonMobil Chemical Company
Recent Developments in Benzoate PlasticizerTechnology for PVC Applications

W. Arendt - Emerald Kalama Chemical, LLC
Phosphate Ester Plasticizers Used in Flexible PVC and Other Applications

P. Moy - ICP-IP
reFlex TM 100: A New High Solvating Bio-derived Plasticizer for PVC

N. Alle - PolyOne Corporation
New High Solvating, Fast Fusing, Non-phthalate Plasticizer for
PVC Plastisol Applications

R. Raliegh - Ferro Corporation
Bio-based PVC Through Plasticizers

P. Frenkel - Galata Chemicals, LLC
Esters for Safety, Performance, and Sustainability in PVC

S. ORourke - The Hallstar Company
VINYLTEC 2012 Evening Reception, 5:30 pm - 7 pm

REGISTER TODAY AT
www.4spe.org/vinyltec-2012

Wednesday, October 24 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Octyl Tins and the Global Tin Regulatory Scene

T. DiMaio - Galata Chemicals, LLC
Development of Environmental-Friendly Stabilizer Systems

Y. Honma - ADEKA USA Corporation
Chemigum Nitrile Powder & Sunigum, a Sustainable Solution
for the PVC Window Gasket Industry

B. Nigen - Omnova Solutions
The Role of Ethylene Ter-Polymers as Impact Modifiers in Rigid PVC

S. Reynoso - DuPont
BioAmber

T. Mullen - BioAmber Inc.
Plasticizers

M. Cox - Teknor Apex
Next Generation Plasticizers Derived from Levulinic Ketals

L. Rieth Segetis
Luncheon Keynote:
Flexible Vinyl Business Issues Recap

K. Ott Flexible Vinyl Alliance
Rheological Characterization of PVC Resins By Rotational Rheometry

G. Kamykowski - TA Instruments
Medical Plastics

L. Czuba - Czuba Enterprises, Inc.
Alternatives to Traditional Ortho-phthalate Plasticizers

M. Holt - Eastman Chemical Company
Antimony TriHydrate Reduction in Flexible Vinyl

D. Terry - Polymer Additives Group
Lubricants

M. Richardson - Loxiol
Thermal Characterizations of PVC Resins

L. Niemoeller - TA Instruments

Showcase Your Company:

Exhibitor, Event Sponsorship and
Corporate Underwriting Opportunities
Benefits include recognition in advanced promotional
materials and at the conference.
Exhibitors:
$1100 Tabletop Exhibits (includes one conference registration for one person)
$200 Second Tabletop person (covers food for 2nd person assisting with Exhibit)
Event Sponsorships:
$500 Bronze
$1000 Silver
$3000 Gold (includes 1 full conference registration)
$5000 Platinum (includes 2 full conference registrations)
Corporate Underwriting
$500 Lanyards
$2000 Breakfast
$1000 Tuesday Evening Reception $2000 USB Flash Drives
$1500 Coffee Break

$2500 Lunch
For information, contact Kimberly Rush at
vinyltec2012@gmail.com or call 224-659-0708