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As issues regarding environmental protection and sustainability have moved higher on public and
political agendas, the demand for PVC pipe has also risen. The current North American market for PVC
pipes and fittings exceeds six billion pounds annually and PVC pipes account for the majority of new
water and wastewater pipelines. Indeed, the PVC pipe industry owes much of its success to
environmentalists and the environmental movement. More importantly, our environment has
benefited immensely as a result of the widespread use of PVC pipe.
Calcium zinc liquid stabilizers can replace other mixed metal stabilizers in flexible
PVC compounds. Ca/Zn liquids are a sustainable and low toxicity option
compared to barium, cadmium, and tin based stabilizers.
Calcium zinc liquid stabilizers can replace other mixed metal stabilizers in flexible
PVC compounds. Ca/Zn liquids are a sustainable and low toxicity option
compared to barium, cadmium, and tin based stabilizers.
Chemical substances are under increasing attack from consumer groups,
legislators, and certain segments of the scientific community. These attacks
have led to decisions being based on “political toxicology.” Advocates seeking to
restrict or eliminate the use of chemicals are able to leverage public reaction to
results obtained from unconventional and esoteric studies to condemn a
substance even when data based on accepted toxicological principles and
validated protocols support a safety conclusion. Those advocating these policies
seem to believe that simply banning chemicals will achieve an alluring ideal that
all potential risk can be avoided, often without any thought to adverse
consequences of their actions. This presentation will discuss the current
regulatory and political climate that is evolving around the use of chemical
substances, particularly when these chemicals are used in contact with food or in
consumer products used by infants and children. Mr. Hill will present examples
of the increasing number of legislative and regulatory initiatives at the local, state,
federal level that are affecting the future use of chemical substances and the
increased burden on industry. Finally, the presentation will provide some insight
on how companies can position themselves in this climate of political toxicology
and proactively defend the use of safe and effective products from pseudoscience
and public misconception.
The public perception of PVC is changing throughout the world. In Europe a lot of emotional
discussion was going on in the past, with a peak at the end of the last century. This has changed
during the very previous years – PVC has gained a relatively good public perception and acceptance
in Europe again. The voluntary Vinyl 2010 initiative has been successful in establishing joined forces
within the PVC process chain to generate trust in the move for sustainability of the whole industry.
Besides tremendous work in the field of PVC recycling, the substitution of hazardous or critical
additives in heat stabilizers is one of the key topics that lead to this positive change in public
acceptance.
A significant fraction of the flexible PVC products produced in the US consists of durable
goods, products with intended service lives of three years or (sometimes much) more.
Geomembranes, roofing membranes, vinyl wallcovering and flooring, electrical wire insulation
are all examples of long-lived flexible PVC products. Obviously, flexible PVC can be
designed for the long term. But flexible PVC (like other plastics) is often accused of being a
readily disposable commodity that when discarded contributes to roadside litter or endures for
hundreds of years (or longer) in landfills. Which is it? Does formulating flexible PVC for long
service life make it less eco-friendly? In this paper the steps involved in designing flexible
PVC for long service life and the some ecological impacts of long-lived flexible PVC products
are examined.
Kim McLoughlin Senior Research Engineer, Global Materials Science Braskem
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Kim drives technology programs at Braskem to develop advanced polyolefins with improved recyclability and sustainability. As Principal Investigator on a REMADE-funded collaboration, Kim leads a diverse industry-academic team that is developing a process to recycle elastomers as secondary feedstock. Kim has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Cornell. She is an inventor on more than 25 patents and applications for novel polyolefin technologies. Kim is on the Board of Directors of SPE’s Thermoplastic Materials & Foams Division, where she has served as Education Chair and Councilor.
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Gamini has a BS and PhD from Purdue University in Materials Engineering and Sustainability. He joined Penn State as a Post Doctorate Scholar in 2020 prior to his professorship appointment. He works closely with PA plastics manufacturers to implement sustainability programs in their plants.
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Tom Giovannetti holds a Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Tulsa and for the last 26 years has worked for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. Tom started his plastics career by designing various injection molded products for the chemical industry including explosion proof plugs and receptacles, panel boards and detonation arrestors for 24 inch pipelines. Tom also holds a patent for design of a polyphenylene sulfide sleeve in a nylon coolant cross-over of an air intake manifold and is a Certified Plastic Technologist through the Society of Plastic Engineers. Tom serves on the Oklahoma Section Board as Councilor, is also the past president of the local Oklahoma SPE Section, and as well serves on the SPE Injection Molding Division board.
Joseph Lawrence, Ph.D. Senior Director and Research Professor University of Toledo
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Dr. Joseph Lawrence is a Research Professor and Senior Director of the Polymer Institute and the Center for Materials and Sensor Characterization at the University of Toledo. He is a Chemical Engineer by training and after working in the process industry, he has been engaged in polymers and composites research for 18+ years. In the Polymer Institute he leads research on renewably sourced polymers, plastics recycling, and additive manufacturing. He is also the lead investigator of the Polyesters and Barrier Materials Research Consortium funded by industry. Dr. Lawrence has advised 20 graduate students, mentored 8 staff scientists and several undergraduate students. He is a peer reviewer in several journals, has authored 30+ peer-reviewed publications and serves on the board of the Injection Molding Division of SPE.
Matt Hammernik Northeast Account Manager Hasco America
A Resin Supplier’s Perspective on Partnerships for the Circular Economy
About the Speaker
Matt Hammernik serves as Hasco America’s Northeast Area Account Manager covering the states Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. He started with Hasco America at the beginning of March 2022. Matt started in the Injection Mold Industry roughly 10 years ago as an estimator quoting injection mold base steel, components and machining. He advanced into outside sales and has been serving molders, mold builders and mold makers for about 7 years.
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How to reference articles from the SPE Library:
Any article that is cited in another manuscript or other work is required to use the correct reference style. Below is an example of the reference style for SPE articles:
Brown, H. L. and Jones, D. H. 2016, May.
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