International Elastomer Conference panel discussions start tomorrow

Pittsburgh, PA – The Rubber Division has coordinated a series of valuable panel discussions to examine some industry hot topics in depth. These panels take place in the Expo Theaters during IEC and are FREE for all attendees.

6PPD Panel Discussion – Tuesday, Sept. 10; 2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Review the dangers associated with 6PPD and efforts in the industry to replace or reduce its use. The panel will begin with a toxicology presentation from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, followed by a panel discussion about technological developments around 6PPD replacement.

Panelists: Alicia Lim, DTSC (California)
Brendan Rodgers, ELL Technologies
Erick Sharp, ACE Laboratories

PFAS Panel Discussion – Tuesday, Sept. 10; 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Learn about the state of regulations restricting use of PFAS substances in the US and Europe. Panelists will discuss how the industry is responding and what is next for fluoropolymer producers and applications.

Moderator: Neil Mendes, Alpine Polytech
Panelists: Cy Genna, Chemours
Alexandra Rinehart, Shin Etsu
Philip Schild, Syensqo

Rubber Devulcanization Panel Discussion – Wednesday, Sept. 11; 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
This panel of experts will discuss the technological achievements and challenges in developing devulcanization processes for end-of-life tires and rubber products.

Moderator: Denise Kennedy, DK Enterprises
Panelists: Pierre Bayeur, Phoenix Innovation Technologie
David Parker, New Rubber Technologies
Maartje van der Sande, Circular Rubber Technologies

For the full schedule of panel discussions and series of events visit: https://iec2024.events.rubber.org/events/schedule