A turning point in the field of fluoro-based chemicals and materials is on its way! Since March, the EU has been reviewing the largest restriction proposal submitted under the REACH* – aiming to ban all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Despite their widely varying performances and practical applications, thousands of substances are likely to be prohibited from manufacturing, sale and use in the EU, impacting huge amount of application areas and having very little possibilities for exemptions. The ban may possibly become effective as soon as 2026-2027. Given the immensity of the task and the timing, finding PFAS substitutes appears an extremely challenging venture. SpecialChem joins forces with specialty material suppliers to support the industries currently relying on PFAS compounds navigate through the uncertainty of the future and identify alternative solutions. Throughout this webinar we will hear contributions from specialty materials companies who will present their readily available additives and polymers offering to meet the challenges of replacing PFAS in plastics applications.
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Mr. Shawn Cook is the Technical Manager for Polymer Additives at Dover Chemical Corporation and is responsible for technical service, customer support, polymer applications, and new product development for plastic additives, particularly phosphites and other antioxidants. Shawn has 25+ years’ experience in all aspects of chemical manufacture, R&D, and process development. In addition to plastic additives, Shawn has experience in water treatment chemicals, and antiadhesives. Shawn received his MS in Organic Chemistry from the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee and his BS in Chemistry from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, with a minor in Applied Mathematics.
Dale McCormick is the Business Manager at Ingenia Polymers, driving growth in the masterbatch sector for advanced technology products. With a focus on food and consumer packaging, he leads Ingenia's R&D, Sales, and Manufacturing teams to offer efficient and sustainable solutions. Dale's diverse background includes roles at Amcor, Spartech, and Ingenia, spanning R&D, technical service, sales, and market management. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Chemistry from Brock University and resides in Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Romina Marin has a BSc degree in Chemistry from University of Barcelona, a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from Polytechnic University of Barcelona, and an MBA degree from EADA Barcelona. In 2019 she joined the R&D department at Merquinsa, later on acquired by The Lubrizol Corporation, where she held different roles including the management of the R&D team. In 2018 she became Global Technical Marketing Manager for the Aliphatic TPU Platform, and since November 2022 she holds the position of Business Manager for Lubrizol Engineered Polymers EMEA focusing on new business development.
Dr. Guillem Romero-Sabat obtained a Bachelor degree with Honors in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in the University Autonoma of Barcelona, and his PhD in polymer chemistry focusing on the synthesis of novel polymeric structures for industrial applications. In parallel, he has over ten years’ experience ranging from basic research to developing cutting edge technologies. In his current position as R&D Scientist in Lubrizol Engineered Polymers, within the Lubrizol Advanced Materials division, he continues to be dedicated to cutting edge technical developments.