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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 />

Book before<br />

October 17, 2007 <strong>and</strong> save 10%!<br />

see reverse for more details<br />

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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<strong>Antimicrobials</strong> <strong>in</strong> Pl<br />

0<br />

<strong>Antimicrobials</strong><br />

reasons to<br />

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 />

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<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 />

towards GM bioplastics <strong>and</strong> government legislation affect<strong>in</strong>g this <strong>in</strong>dustry, as<br />

well as GM polymer materials, R&D, company activity <strong>and</strong> price performance.<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 />

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Our past conferences have given us a reputation for be<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

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2006<br />

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