IEC 2023 Guide

TECHNICAL MEETING
TECHNICAL MEETING – OCTOBER 17-19, 2023
Room 25B
Session Topic: Synthesis & Chemical Modification of Rubber
Co-chairs: Mousumi DeSarkar, DENKA USA; Malik Al-Afyouni, Flexsys
Session Topic: Thermoplastic Elastomers
Co-chairs: Chris Robertson, Polymer Technology Services LLC; Greg Li, Dow Chemical
Session Topic: Contributed Papers
Chair: Peter Cameron, Tokai Carbon
Session Topic: Characterization of Rubber, Additives & Compounds
Chair: Ed Terrill, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory
Room 25C
Session Topic: Advances in Materials & Processes for Tires
Chair: Yusheng Chen, Dupont
Session Topic: Adhesives
Co-chairs: Ed Terrill, Akron Rubber Development Laboratory; Lewis Tunnicliffe, Birla Carbon
Session Topic: Elastomer Fatigue & Environmental Resistance
Co-chairs: Ken Bates, Polymer Solutions Group; Chris Robertson, Polymer Technology Services LLC
Room 26A
Session Topic: Elastomers & Compounding Materials for Healthcare/Pharma
Chair: Kim Dempsey-Miller, KimLink, LLC
Session Topic: Wear, Tribology & Wear-particles
Chair: Jungmee Kang, LG Chemical
Session Topic: The PFAS Regulatory Environment
Session Topic: Safeguarding the Use of Rubber Chemicals & Additives
Co-chairs: Mousumi DeSarkar, DENKA USA; Howard Colvin, Consultant
Session Topic: New Commercial Developments
Chair: Lewis Tunnicliffe, Birla Carbon
Room 26B
Session Topic: Sustainable Materials
Co-chairs: Critt Ohlemacher, Smithers; Constantine Khripin, Cabot Corporation
Session Topic: Sustainable Processes
Co-chairs: Seth Young, Birla Carbon; Malik Al-Afyouni, Flexsys
Session Topic: Masterbatch Techniques, Custom Mixing & Dispersions
Co-chairs: Peter Cameron, Tokai Carbon; Jungmee Kang, LG Chemical
Session Topic: The PFAS Regulatory Environment
Session Topic: Contributed Papers
Chair: Peter Cameron, Tokai Carbon
Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Tuesday 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday 1 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 1:50 p.m.
Wednesday 1:50 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.
Wednesday 3:35 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.
Tuesday 4:05 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Wednesday 11:10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday 1 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – 4:55 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.
Wednesday 12:35 p.m. – 4:25 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Thursday 10:45 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.
Thursday 11:10 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
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