Antimicrobials in Plastic and Textile Applications
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<strong>Antimicrobials</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Plastic</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Textile</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />
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Monday, December 10 —<br />
Wednesday, December 12<br />
2007<br />
Royal Plaza Hotel<br />
Orl<strong>and</strong>o, FL, US<br />
Innovations <strong>and</strong> regulations for biocides, antimicrobials <strong>and</strong> antibacterials<br />
Two day IntertechPira conference plus one day pre-conference summit<br />
List of present<strong>in</strong>g companies:<br />
3M<br />
Aegis<br />
BASF<br />
Bergeson & Campbell<br />
Bio-Gate<br />
Biosan Laboratories<br />
Cardiff University<br />
Ciba<br />
Ciba Expert Services<br />
Clemson University<br />
Cognis <strong>Textile</strong> Technology<br />
Gehrig & Associates/Aardvark<br />
Polymers<br />
Ghent University<br />
Health Canada<br />
International Specialty Products<br />
Janssen Pharmaceutica<br />
Keller & Heckman LLC<br />
Kl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> Company<br />
Lux Research Inc<br />
NanoHorizons<br />
Quick-Med Technologies<br />
Reactive Surfaces<br />
TechniTex Faraday Limited<br />
TSGE<br />
Tupperware Br<strong>and</strong>s Corporation<br />
University of Manchester<br />
US FDA<br />
US EPA<br />
VTT<br />
Wells <strong>Plastic</strong>s<br />
Includ<strong>in</strong>g presentations from:<br />
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attend<br />
# Hear perspectives on the latest<br />
developments from the whole supply<br />
cha<strong>in</strong> from <strong>in</strong>gredient suppliers through<br />
end users<br />
# Ga<strong>in</strong> valuable <strong>in</strong>sight <strong>in</strong>to the next<br />
generation of antimicrobials for wood<br />
filled plastics by International<br />
Specialty Products<br />
# Obta<strong>in</strong> a unique <strong>in</strong>dustry overview of the<br />
newest applications for antimicrobial<br />
additives <strong>in</strong> polymeric substrates from<br />
Wells <strong>Plastic</strong>s<br />
# Uncover the latest applications for<br />
biocides from BASF<br />
# F<strong>in</strong>d out from 3M what consumers like<br />
<strong>and</strong> dislike <strong>in</strong> antimicrobial products <strong>and</strong><br />
where the market opportunities exist<br />
# Get updated on the use of antimicrobials<br />
<strong>in</strong> the chemical supply cha<strong>in</strong> from Ciba<br />
# Learn about the regulations for<br />
antimicrobials from the US Food <strong>and</strong><br />
Drug Adm<strong>in</strong>istration <strong>and</strong> the US<br />
Environmental Protection Agency<br />
# Uncover the latest <strong>in</strong>novations us<strong>in</strong>g<br />
nanotechnology <strong>in</strong> fiber <strong>and</strong> fabric<br />
applications from NanoHorizons<br />
# Get an expert op<strong>in</strong>ion from VTT on<br />
antimicrobial surface treatments for<br />
packag<strong>in</strong>g applications<br />
# Get end user view on the presentations<br />
from our conference chair at<br />
Tupperware<br />
How can current <strong>in</strong>novations <strong>in</strong> antimicrobials meet the lifestyle dem<strong>and</strong>s<br />
of today’s consumers while at the same time keep<strong>in</strong>g up with worldwide<br />
regulations? How can antimicrobials be effective <strong>and</strong> add value to the<br />
products at the same time?<br />
These answers <strong>and</strong> more will be presented at IntertechPira’s 3 rd annual<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Plastic</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Textile</strong> <strong>Applications</strong> conference!<br />
This two day plastics focused program <strong>and</strong> one day textiles focused program will br<strong>in</strong>g together<br />
experts from the US <strong>and</strong> Europe who will present their latest developments cover<strong>in</strong>g the wide<br />
range of new discoveries <strong>and</strong> provide predictions for future <strong>in</strong>novations <strong>in</strong> antimicrobial trends.<br />
The need for antimicrobials <strong>in</strong> plastics…<br />
As consumers are becom<strong>in</strong>g more <strong>and</strong> more conscious of bacteria <strong>and</strong> their harmful effects,<br />
manufacturers are respond<strong>in</strong>g to their needs by offer<strong>in</strong>g antimicrobial solutions <strong>in</strong> a wide variety<br />
of applications, rang<strong>in</strong>g from medical devices to construction materials <strong>and</strong> consumer goods.<br />
Similarly, the plastics <strong>in</strong>dustry is benefit<strong>in</strong>g from antimicrobial technology by reduc<strong>in</strong>g microbes<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g the life of mach<strong>in</strong>ery <strong>and</strong> safety of workers. Antimicrobial solutions <strong>in</strong> plastics offer<br />
a w<strong>in</strong>-w<strong>in</strong> solution that promises consumers the way to a safer, healthier life while help<strong>in</strong>g<br />
manufacturers save money <strong>and</strong> conserve natural resources.<br />
…<strong>and</strong> textiles<br />
The necessity for antimicrobial f<strong>in</strong>ishes <strong>in</strong> textiles is more present than ever to avoid <strong>in</strong>fections,<br />
control <strong>in</strong>festation <strong>and</strong> safeguard the textile product from deterioration. The use of antimicrobials<br />
<strong>in</strong> the textile market is grow<strong>in</strong>g at a high speed rate so it’s crucial to know where this market is<br />
go<strong>in</strong>g. Consumers are <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly aware of the benefits to a hygienic lifestyle <strong>and</strong> there is a<br />
necessity for a wide range of textile products f<strong>in</strong>ished with antimicrobial properties.<br />
Follow<strong>in</strong>g the popular antimicrobials conference earlier this year, <strong>Antimicrobials</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Plastic</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Textile</strong> <strong>Applications</strong> will exam<strong>in</strong>e some of the most recent discoveries from researchers across<br />
the globe <strong>and</strong> assess the trends <strong>and</strong> requirements from the end users’ po<strong>in</strong>t of view. Be <strong>in</strong><br />
attendance as <strong>in</strong>dustry leaders share with you their expertise on combat<strong>in</strong>g microbes, product<br />
test<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> tackl<strong>in</strong>g regulatory compliance issues, environmental <strong>and</strong> health considerations,<br />
consumer perception of antimicrobial plastics <strong>and</strong> textiles <strong>and</strong> much more!<br />
Who should attend?<br />
<strong>Plastic</strong>s, textile <strong>and</strong> fiber converters:<br />
Senior R&D, project management <strong>and</strong> product development staff – assess the potential of<br />
antimicrobials <strong>in</strong> plastics <strong>and</strong> how this technology can be used to add value to your exist<strong>in</strong>g<br />
products<br />
Chemicals, res<strong>in</strong>s <strong>and</strong> plastic additives suppliers:<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess development, product development <strong>and</strong> technical professionals – learn about new<br />
technical <strong>and</strong> scientific developments <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>dustry, discover new applications for your products<br />
<strong>and</strong> meet with potential customers to discuss their needs <strong>and</strong> discover how your products can<br />
meet their requirements <strong>and</strong> expectations<br />
Antimicrobial material suppliers:<br />
R&D <strong>and</strong> market development staff – ga<strong>in</strong> an <strong>in</strong> depth underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g of market projections <strong>and</strong><br />
emerg<strong>in</strong>g opportunities <strong>in</strong> the antimicrobial plastic market while gett<strong>in</strong>g updated on what the<br />
competition are do<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> what new technical breakthroughs you can use to your advantage<br />
<strong>Plastic</strong> <strong>and</strong> smart textile end users:<br />
Senior technical staff from a wide range of exist<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> potential end use sectors – exam<strong>in</strong>e<br />
current <strong>and</strong> future technology options, estimate the costs <strong>and</strong> network with potential suppliers <strong>and</strong><br />
partners<br />
Masterbatchers:<br />
R&D, product development staff <strong>and</strong> senior scientists – ga<strong>in</strong> an underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g of the latest<br />
technologies available for antimicrobials for use <strong>in</strong> plastics <strong>and</strong> textile <strong>and</strong> feel confident your<br />
products can meet customers’ requirements
astic <strong>and</strong> <strong>Textile</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />
Summit<br />
<strong>Antimicrobials</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Textile</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />
Monday, December 10, 2007<br />
Conference<br />
Antimicrob<br />
<strong>Plastic</strong> App<br />
Tuesday, December 11–<br />
Day one<br />
8:15 Registration <strong>and</strong> refreshments<br />
9:15 Open<strong>in</strong>g remarks from the Chair<br />
Brian McCarthy, Director, TECHNITEX<br />
FARADAY LIMITED, UK<br />
9:25 Industry perspective on<br />
antimicrobial applications<br />
• Trends for current lifestyles<br />
• Requirements to meet the trends<br />
• Efficacy of the products: performance<br />
strengths <strong>and</strong> weaknesses<br />
• Practical review of the applications’ strengths<br />
<strong>and</strong> weaknesses<br />
Brian Francois, Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Manager – Active<br />
<strong>Textile</strong>s, COGNIS TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY, US<br />
10:00 An analysis of the European antimicrobial<br />
textiles market<br />
• Meet<strong>in</strong>g consumer dem<strong>and</strong>s<br />
• Products covered by regulations<br />
• Evaluation of classic antimicrobials <strong>and</strong><br />
new options<br />
• International st<strong>and</strong>ards for test<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Brian McCarthy, Director, TECHNITEX<br />
FARADAY LIMITED, UK<br />
10:35 Morn<strong>in</strong>g refreshments<br />
11:05 Application of nanotechnology for<br />
fiber <strong>and</strong> fabrics<br />
• Material improvements <strong>in</strong> textile applications<br />
based on applied nanotechnology<br />
• Top issues: manufacturability, consistent<br />
quality, cost <strong>and</strong> material safety concerns<br />
• How nanoscale eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g addresses<br />
challenges that have plagued companies<br />
try<strong>in</strong>g to create new antimicrobial fibers<br />
• Overview of the assessment of nanotech safety<br />
concerns<br />
Dennis Schneider, Director, Market<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />
Sales, NANOHORIZONS, US<br />
11:40 The European Biocidal Products Directive<br />
(BPD) <strong>and</strong> REACH: how they work <strong>and</strong><br />
their impact on textile produc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
companies<br />
• Introduction to the BPD <strong>and</strong> REACH: basic<br />
provisions, features common to both,<br />
important timel<strong>in</strong>es<br />
• How the BPD <strong>and</strong> REACH affect EU importers<br />
<strong>and</strong> what to do<br />
• Significance of the BPD <strong>and</strong> REACH for textilebased<br />
products<br />
Louis Wyness, Director, TSGE, UK<br />
12:15 Lunch will be served for speakers <strong>and</strong> delegates<br />
1:30 The effect of dyes upon the uptake <strong>and</strong><br />
antibacterial efficacy of poly<br />
(hexamethylene biguanide) on cotton<br />
• Results of use <strong>and</strong> methods of test<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Benefits related to this process<br />
• Sensitive process steps<br />
Dr John Taylor, Senior Lecturer <strong>in</strong> <strong>Textile</strong><br />
Chemistry, UNIVERSITY OF<br />
MANCHESTER, UK<br />
2:05 For better protection: the necessity of<br />
antimicrobial f<strong>in</strong>ishes <strong>in</strong> textiles<br />
• Prevention aga<strong>in</strong>st <strong>in</strong>fections, sta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />
quality deterioration<br />
• Requirements to obta<strong>in</strong> the maximum<br />
benefits for your f<strong>in</strong>ish<br />
• Which f<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g methodology is the best for<br />
your product?<br />
• Use of biocides <strong>in</strong> different parts of the<br />
fabric preparation process<br />
Dr Robert A Monticello, Vice President,<br />
CTO, AEGIS, US<br />
2:40 Comparison of test methods from the<br />
st<strong>and</strong>po<strong>in</strong>t of <strong>in</strong>dustry specific tests<br />
• Test methods<br />
• Bacterial <strong>and</strong> fungal tests<br />
• Relevance of specific test organisms<br />
• Biofilm tests<br />
Dr Katal<strong>in</strong> Rossmoore, Laboratory<br />
Manager, BIOSAN LABORATORIES, US<br />
3:15 Afternoon refreshments<br />
3:45 Unique <strong>and</strong> new: a bonded antimicrobial<br />
concept<br />
• What is NIMBUS?<br />
• Advantages/disadvantages of a bonded<br />
microbiocide<br />
• Features <strong>and</strong> benefits<br />
• Scope of applications<br />
• What is miss<strong>in</strong>g from the AATCC-100 test<br />
method?<br />
Dr Jerry Olderman, VP of R&D, QUICK-<br />
MED TECHNOLOGIES, US<br />
4:20 Clos<strong>in</strong>g remarks of the Chair<br />
8:00 Registration <strong>and</strong> refreshments<br />
9:00 Open<strong>in</strong>g remarks from the Chair<br />
Jan Stevens, Director WW Quality<br />
Management <strong>and</strong> R&D, TUPPERWARE<br />
BRANDS CORPORATION, US<br />
9:10 Overview of the US market for<br />
antimicrobials <strong>in</strong> plastics applications<br />
• Size <strong>and</strong> segmentation analysis of biocide active<br />
consumption<br />
• Future trends<br />
• Global market for specialty biocides <strong>in</strong> plastic<br />
applications<br />
Gillian Morris, Industry Manager, Chemicals<br />
<strong>and</strong> Materials, KLINE AND COMPANY, US<br />
9:45 Analysis down the supply cha<strong>in</strong><br />
• Use of antimicrobials at the res<strong>in</strong> level<br />
• Use of antimicrobials at the end use level<br />
• Underst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g the consumption pattern for each<br />
additive at each level of the supply cha<strong>in</strong><br />
Mel<strong>in</strong>da Reyes, Global Market<strong>in</strong>g Manager-<br />
Biocides, CIBA, US<br />
END USER<br />
<strong>Antimicrobials</strong> <strong>in</strong> polymer applications<br />
10:20 Technical applications for antimicrobial<br />
additives <strong>in</strong> polymeric substrates<br />
• Advancements <strong>in</strong> antimicrobial additives<br />
• Evaluat<strong>in</strong>g performance of antimicrobials <strong>in</strong> plastics<br />
<strong>and</strong> textiles<br />
• Examples of antimicrobial additives <strong>in</strong> polymers<br />
• Meet<strong>in</strong>g safety st<strong>and</strong>ards<br />
• Creat<strong>in</strong>g long last<strong>in</strong>g antibacterial <strong>and</strong> antifungal<br />
efficacy<br />
• Summary of advantages<br />
Andrew Barclay, Technical Director, WELLS<br />
PLASTICS, UK<br />
10:55 Morn<strong>in</strong>g refreshments<br />
11:15 Antimicrobial acetal polyoxymethylene<br />
(POM): an eng<strong>in</strong>eered polymer for<br />
dem<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g market applications<br />
• Features <strong>and</strong> properties of acetal POM<br />
• Polymer performance placement <strong>and</strong> historic market<br />
acceptance<br />
• Development process of antimicrobial acetal POM<br />
• Process<strong>in</strong>g options: <strong>in</strong>jection mold<strong>in</strong>g, extrusion,<br />
thermoform<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> rotational mold<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Availability <strong>and</strong> market applications: medical, food<br />
process<strong>in</strong>g, storage <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />
Michael J Gehrig, Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal, GEHRIG &<br />
ASSOCIATES/AARDVARK POLYMERS, US<br />
11:50 Smart blend<strong>in</strong>g technology<br />
• Technology that allows packag<strong>in</strong>g films to be<br />
produced with <strong>in</strong>ternal microscopic features<br />
• Effect on the rates at which additives are released <strong>in</strong><br />
to foods<br />
• Methods that can also be applied to textile fibers<br />
Dr David Zumbrunnen, Laboratory for<br />
Advanced <strong>Plastic</strong> Materials <strong>and</strong> Technology,<br />
Department of Mechanical Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, US<br />
12:25 Lunch will be served for speakers <strong>and</strong> delegates
ials <strong>in</strong><br />
lications<br />
Wednesday, December 12, 2007<br />
<strong>Applications</strong> <strong>and</strong> markets for antimicrobials<br />
1:25 Next generation antimicrobials for wood<br />
filled plastics<br />
• Current art<br />
• Next generation<br />
- Process<strong>in</strong>g stability<br />
- Durability<br />
- Treatment cost<br />
- Environmental impact<br />
Dr William Woods, Manager Biocides,<br />
INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, US<br />
2:00 Enhanc<strong>in</strong>g biocides <strong>in</strong> coat<strong>in</strong>gs:<br />
antimicrobial peptides<br />
• The biological ‘green’ approach<br />
• Broad spectrum <strong>and</strong> selective peptides<br />
• A role for synergism<br />
• Coat<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong> textiles<br />
Dr Mel<strong>in</strong>da Wales,<br />
REACTIVE SURFACES, US<br />
2:35 Antimicrobial surface treatments <strong>in</strong><br />
packag<strong>in</strong>g applications<br />
• Atmospheric plasma activation: a powerful tool for<br />
immobiliz<strong>in</strong>g biomolecules<br />
• Pr<strong>in</strong>ted <strong>in</strong>telligence: a method for add<strong>in</strong>g extra<br />
functionality<br />
• Bioactive fiber based products with novel surface<br />
properties<br />
Jari Vartia<strong>in</strong>en, Research Scientist,<br />
VTT, F<strong>in</strong>l<strong>and</strong><br />
3:10 Innovations <strong>in</strong> antimicrobials for biofilm<br />
control<br />
• Biofilms <strong>and</strong> their consequences<br />
• Strategies for biofilm control<br />
• New developments <strong>in</strong> biocides<br />
Dr James Bullock, Biocides Development,<br />
Performance Chemicals for Detergents<br />
<strong>and</strong> Formulators, BASF, UK<br />
3:45 Afternoon refreshments<br />
Nanotechnology <strong>in</strong> antimicrobial applications<br />
4:05 Microbial resource management: clean<br />
surfaces by microbial nanotools<br />
• The need for total absence <strong>and</strong> eradication of<br />
microbes <strong>in</strong> the context of the microbiome<br />
• The self-organiz<strong>in</strong>g capacity of microbial<br />
associations <strong>and</strong> novel strategies for biological<br />
control<br />
• The need for non-toxic susta<strong>in</strong>able products to<br />
ensure a pro-active, hygienic quality<br />
• Approaches to manag<strong>in</strong>g the composition <strong>and</strong><br />
quality of microbial communities used on surfaces:<br />
microsil <strong>and</strong> PIP<br />
Dr Willy Verstraete, Department of<br />
Biochemical <strong>and</strong> Microbial Technology,<br />
GHENT UNIVERSITY, Belgium<br />
4:40 Latest news on metallic silver technologies<br />
based on nanocoat<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
• Micro-sized silver <strong>and</strong> nano-sized silver particles<br />
• Examples <strong>and</strong> applications<br />
• Pros <strong>and</strong> cons<br />
Dr Thorsten Bechert, Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director,<br />
BIO-GATE, Germany<br />
5:15 Nanotechnology’s impact on antimicrobial<br />
<strong>and</strong> active packag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Global overview of nanotechnology<br />
commercialization<br />
• The role of nanotechnology <strong>in</strong> packag<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
antimicrobial packag<strong>in</strong>g, active packag<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
specified barrier properties, nanotechnology based<br />
sensors for pathogen detection<br />
• Challenges <strong>and</strong> roadblocks on the path forward<br />
Jaideep Raje, Analyst,<br />
LUX RESEARCH INC, US<br />
5:50 Clos<strong>in</strong>g remarks from the Chair<br />
6:00 Dr<strong>in</strong>ks reception<br />
All speakers <strong>and</strong> delegates are <strong>in</strong>vited to a<br />
relaxed <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>formal dr<strong>in</strong>ks reception to<br />
network <strong>and</strong> discuss the day’s proceed<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
Day two<br />
8:30 Registration <strong>and</strong> refreshments<br />
9:00 Open<strong>in</strong>g remarks from the Chair<br />
Dave Helmer, Director, JANSSEN<br />
PHARMACEUTICA, US<br />
REGULATORY PRESPECTIVE REGULATORY PRESPECTIVE<br />
Regulations for antimicrobials<br />
<strong>and</strong> biocides<br />
9:10 FDA regulations on antimicrobials<br />
• Food contact regulation directives<br />
• Regulatory procedures for active <strong>in</strong>gredients, end-use<br />
products, new <strong>and</strong> old biocides<br />
• Requirements for food contact packag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
additives<br />
Dr Mark Hepp, Center for Food Safety <strong>and</strong><br />
Applied Nutrition, US FOOD AND DRUG<br />
ADMINISTRATION, US<br />
9:45 EPA’s view on biocides regulation<br />
• US market application overview<br />
• Current regulations<br />
• Environmental protection<br />
• EPA role as an enforcement authority<br />
Frank S<strong>and</strong>ers, Director, Antimicrobial<br />
Division, Office of Pesticide Programs, US<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, US<br />
10:20 Morn<strong>in</strong>g refreshments<br />
10:50 The Canadian biocide regulation<br />
• Overview of the market <strong>and</strong> regulated products<br />
• NAFTA technical work<strong>in</strong>g group results on<br />
biocide studies<br />
• OECD guidance <strong>and</strong> country data review<br />
Frederic Bissonnette, Pest Management<br />
Regulatory Agency, HEALTH CANADA,<br />
Canada<br />
NEW! PROCEEDINGS ON CD<br />
11;25 The European Biocidal Products Directive<br />
(BPD) <strong>and</strong> how it works<br />
• Products covered by the BPD (Directive 98/8/EC)<br />
• New biocidal active substances<br />
• Impacts on the import of treated plastics <strong>and</strong> claims<br />
<strong>in</strong> the EU<br />
• Analysis of the products offered to respond to<br />
market dem<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> specific needs<br />
Michael Novak, Partner, KELLER &<br />
HECKMAN LLP, US<br />
12:00 The regulatory framework for antimicrobial<br />
products enabled by nanotechnology<br />
• Registration of antimicrobial products under the<br />
federal Insecticide, Fungicide <strong>and</strong> Rodenticide Act<br />
(FIFRA): a requirement that applies equally to<br />
nanomaterials<br />
• Is it really nanotechnology? The claims made for<br />
<strong>and</strong> the reality of antimicrobial nanomaterials<br />
• The emerg<strong>in</strong>g EPA policy on registration of<br />
antimicrobial nanopesticides: the Samsung wash<strong>in</strong>g<br />
mach<strong>in</strong>e <strong>and</strong> what may come next<br />
• R&D for nanopesticides: differences from R&D<br />
under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) <strong>and</strong><br />
the role of experimental use permits under FIFRA<br />
Timothy Backstrom, of Counsel, BERGESON<br />
& CAMPBELL, PC, US<br />
12:35 Lunch will be served for speakers <strong>and</strong> delegates<br />
Now get your proceed<strong>in</strong>gs on CD at the event! Instead of a pr<strong>in</strong>ted proceed<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
document you can now get the latest full color version of the speaker<br />
presentations on your desktop at the conference. You’ll also get a full electronic<br />
update of all additional or modified presentations soon after the conference. This<br />
new policy means you get more details <strong>and</strong> it’s more up to date. It benefits the<br />
environment <strong>and</strong> gives you less to carry on the flight home.<br />
END USER<br />
Efficacy <strong>and</strong> test methods<br />
1:35 Test methods: detection of microorganisms<br />
on or from a surface<br />
• Laboratory tests versus use conditions<br />
• Bacterial test methods<br />
• Fungal test methods: fungicidal procedures<br />
Er<strong>in</strong> Meulners, Microbiologist, Corporate<br />
Research Materials Laboratory Microbiology,<br />
3M, US<br />
2:10 The quest for antimicrobial efficacy<br />
• Factors affect<strong>in</strong>g activity<br />
• Activity of relevant biocides<br />
• Test<strong>in</strong>g protocols<br />
• Efficacy aga<strong>in</strong>st biofilms<br />
Dr Jean-Yves Maillard, Senior Lecturer <strong>in</strong><br />
Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Welsh School<br />
of Pharmacy,<br />
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY, UK<br />
2:45 Recent developments us<strong>in</strong>g a new<br />
quantitative method for antimicrobial<br />
analysis of surfaces: the Numetrika method<br />
• New experiences<br />
• Compar<strong>in</strong>g test methods<br />
• Latest news<br />
Dr James Puckett, Staff Scientist, CIBA<br />
EXPERT SERVICES, US<br />
3:20 Clos<strong>in</strong>g remarks from the Chair<br />
3:30 Afternoon refreshments <strong>and</strong> close of conference
Industry Insights<br />
Antibacterial Paper<br />
The concept of antibacterial paper is need-based, a necessity<br />
<strong>in</strong>voked specially to combat <strong>in</strong>fection of deadly bacteria such<br />
as MRSA. The urgency has opened up avenues for paper<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustries to <strong>in</strong>crease their profits by manufactur<strong>in</strong>g valueadded<br />
paper products for a variety of end uses <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
hospitals <strong>and</strong> offices. Antibacterial Paper considers the opportunities <strong>in</strong><br />
the paper <strong>in</strong>dustry for antibacterial paper, analyz<strong>in</strong>g different grades of<br />
antibacterial paper, various antibacterial agents, applications <strong>and</strong> legislation.<br />
Photonic <strong>Textile</strong>s<br />
LEDs <strong>and</strong> optical fibres are already well established <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>dustries such as telecommunications, but this technology is<br />
now be<strong>in</strong>g applied <strong>in</strong> the textile <strong>in</strong>dustry. Photonic textiles –<br />
fabrics that conta<strong>in</strong> light<strong>in</strong>g systems <strong>and</strong> can therefore serve<br />
as displays – are set for explosive growth <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustries<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g fashion, military <strong>and</strong> medical. Photonic <strong>Textile</strong>s explores current<br />
technology developments <strong>and</strong> identifies the criteria needed to break <strong>in</strong>to a<br />
range of end-use applications.<br />
GM Bioplastics<br />
A decade ago the plastics <strong>in</strong>dustry was dom<strong>in</strong>ated by<br />
traditional petroleum-based polymers, <strong>and</strong> the likelihood of<br />
widespread use of biodegradable plastics seemed distant.<br />
Today however with improved formulations <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
st<strong>and</strong>ards, a bioplastics or white biotech <strong>in</strong>dustry is becom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
an emerg<strong>in</strong>g force as a result of grow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> environmental<br />
responsibility. Biodegradable plastics manufactured us<strong>in</strong>g genetically<br />
modified non-food crops offer a new packag<strong>in</strong>g material that could compete<br />
with petroleum counterparts. GM Bioplastics considers the reluctance<br />
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<strong>Antimicrobials</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Plastic</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Textile</strong> <strong>Applications</strong><br />
Monday, December 10 — Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Royal Plaza Hotel, Orl<strong>and</strong>o, FL, US<br />
Our past conferences have given us a reputation for be<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
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'An excellent factual foundation of the antimicrobials available, the<br />
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US Endoscopy, <strong>Antimicrobials</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Plastic</strong> <strong>Applications</strong> US,<br />
2006<br />
IntertechPira<br />
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'I have attended 3 conferences dur<strong>in</strong>g Sept-Dec 2006 <strong>and</strong> all were<br />
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'Excellent presentations <strong>and</strong> overview of the wipes <strong>in</strong>dustry, very<br />
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Access Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Group, Future of Wipes US, 2006<br />
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