Addcon Conference 2008

The 14th International Plastics Additives and Compounding Conference AddCon World 2008 Barcelona, Spain, 15-16 October 2008

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The additives market is undergoing year on year growth as a result of an increase in plastics materials use and new geographical markets with special demand in the automotive, electronics, medical and packaging sectors.

Rising materials and energy costs, technical performance requirements and regulatory constraints mean that there is increasing pressure to employ the most effective and efficient plastics additive technology.

Addcon 2008 has been developed to give you the complete picture: from the latest on REACH and the EU plastic legislation regarding additives as plasticisers and surface biocides, to the phenol free stabilisation of polyolefines and the compounding of new reactive TPEs to adhere to glass and metal. This conference covers it all.

Drawing authorities from industry and academia, Addcon offers the ideal forum to hear original technical papers and meet and exchange ideas with like-minded peers from across the world.

Wednesday 15 October 2008

08.30 REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE

09.25 Introduction to Addcon 2008

Session 1: The Business Environment and Legislation

09.30 Global overview of plastic additives
Ron Babinsky & Fred Gastrock, Townsend Polymer Services & Information, USA

10.00 Managing risks with REACH supply chain communication
Eeva Punta, Reachway Oy, Finland

10.30 Update of EU plastic legislation regarding additives as plasticisers and surface biocides
Dr Luigi Rossi, Keller & Heckman LLP, Belgium

11.00 COFFEE

Session 2: Compounding

11.30 How to manufacture additive masterbatch on a twin screw extruder
Frank Lechner, Coperion Werner & Pfleiderer GmbH & Co KG, Germany

12.00 TBC
Otto Rothlin, K-Tron, Switzerland

12.30 Development of a highly filled compounds based on high temperature thermoplastics
Dipl-Ing Thomas Apeldorn, TU Hamburg Harburg; Professor V Altstädt, University of Bayreuth & H Kurz, VW and O Lühnen, Lehmann und Voss, Germany

13.00 LUNCH

14.30 Study on the factors affecting the dynamic mixing characteristics during compounding
Dr Anthony C-Y Wong & FT Kong, The University of Hong Kong & Ngai Hing Hong Co Ltd, Hong Kong & KM AuYeung Carman, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China

15.00 Compounding of new reactive TPEs to adhere to glass and metal
Ing Ger L Vroomen, M Gehringer & V Avendaño, Allod Werkstoff GmbH & Co KG, Germany

15.30 COFFEE

Session 3: Nanomaterials

16.00 The many facets of POSS®
Dr Chris DeArmitt, Dr Joe Lichtenhan, Dr Paul Wheeler, Dr Bruce Fu & Dr Sukhendu Hait, Hybrid Plastics Inc, USA

16.30 Carbon nanotubes: review of their actual applications and trends for the future
Michael Claes & Frédéric Luizi, Nanocyl SA, Belgium

Session 4: Additive Dispersion Technology

17.00 A new filler dispersion technology for the plastics industry
Valérie Smits, Dow Corning SA, Belgium

17.30 END OF DAY ONE

19.00 EVENING DRINKS RECEPTION

Thursday 16 October

09.00 COFFEE

Session 5: Flame Retardants

09.30 Flame retardants and the environment: from risk assessment to REACH, from black lists to green procurement
Dr Adrian Beard, Clariant Corp, Germany & Chairman of the European Flame Retardants Association, EFRA

10.00 Sulphonate type flame retardant technology in the flame retardant PC market segment
James Innes & Ann Innes, Flame Retardants Associates Inc, USA

10.30 Smoke suppressants and fire retardants
Prof William Starnes Jr, JK Walker, W-K Ho, RD Pike, AG Zestos, CL Grinnell, SV Orski, TW Fuller & LJ Vinh, The College of William & Mary, USA

11.00 COFFEE

Session 6: Nucleating Agents

11.30 Optical and mechanical consequences of nucleation and sterilisation in PP cast films
Dr Markus Gahleitner, Johannes Wolfschwenge & Christelle Grein, Borealis Polyolefine GmbH, Austria; Rebecca Blell, Université Louis Pasteur, France & Thomas Koch, Vienna University of Technology, Austria

Session 7: Polymer Stabilisation

12.00 UV stabilisation for automotive thermoplastic materials – a comparison between classical and new age methods
Hemant Minocha, Rajiv Plastic Industries, India

12.30 Phenol free stabilization of polyolefines
Hayder Zahalka, Chemtura Global Technology, USA

13.00 LUNCH

14.15 Advances in light stabilization with a novel UV absorber – application in polycarbonate and other transparent polymers
Yoshinori Negishi, Naoshi Kawamoto, Toshinori Yukino & Hiroshi Yamanoi, Adeka Corporation, Japan

14.45 Developments in additives analysis
John Sidwell, Smithers Rapra Technology Limited, UK

15.15 COFFEE

Session 8: Antistatic Additives

15.45 Transparent permanent antistatic compounds
Hein Kormelink, Sabic Innovative Plastics, The Netherlands

16.15 A new class of antistatic additives based on ionic liquids
Dr Markus Wagner & Dr Marc Uerdingen, Solvent Innovation GmbH, Germany

16.45 END OF CONFERENCE

Please note: The conference organisers reserve the right to change or modify the programme if necessary.

Conference Language
Please note that the conference will be conducted in English.

Early Registration Offers
Register before 15 August 2008 to take advantage of the special Early Bird Discount registration fee.

Companies sending one or two delegates
€850 + VAT at 19% per delegate before 15 August 2008
€1050 + VAT at 19% per delegate after 15 August 2008

Companies sending three or more delegates
€750 + VAT at 19% per delegate before 15 August 2008
€950 + VAT at 19% per delegate after 15 August 2008

Registration includes a copy of the proceedings, lunches and refreshments during the day.

Please send registration enquiries to Sharon Garrington, Conference Organiser. Email sgarrington@rapra.net Tel: +44 (0) 1939 250283; Fax: +44 (0) 1939 252416

	Register Now Registration can be carried out in any of the following ways: Register Online through our secure website. Contact the conference department by telephone +44(0)1939-250383 or email conferences@rapra.net

Conference Venue
The conference will be held at:

Hotel Icaria Barcelona, Avinguda Icaria 195, 08005, Barcelona, Spain

Tel: +34 3 221 8200
Fax: +34 93 221 2458

info@icariabarcelonahotel.com

A lively and cosmopolitan city, Barcelona boasts a rich history with exceptional architecture, stunning beaches, fantastic vistas and a vibrant atmosphere. Distinctly Catalan, yet promoting itself as a European metropolis, Barcelona has more cultural and leisure activities and attractions to offer a visitor than most cities. From bull fights to Picasso, beaches to tapas bars, Barcelona is Spain's most dynamic city.

Hotel Reservations
Please send reservation enquiries to Sharon Garrington, Conference Organiser, email: conferences@rapra.net. A booking form will be sent with your joining instructions on receipt of your completed registration form.

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
A limited number of cost effective sponsorship opportunities are available to maximise your corporate profile at this important event. To receive further information please contact the conference department, conferences@rapra.net Tel +44 (0)1939 250383 Fax +44 (0)1939 252416.

• Wallet service costs €750 + VAT at 16% to insert a pen or leaflet in delegate packs (up to 6 A4 pages),
• Tabletop exhibition costs from €2000 + VAT at 16% (including one delegate place)

Contact the Conference Department at conferences@rapra.net or +44 (0) 1939 250383