Stephen Klump, head of packaging quality and safety for Nestlé, will share the latest from the Nestlé packaging safety and compliance program, as part of a panel discussion on food packaging at the RadTech 2016 UV+EB Technology Conference
RadTech, the Association for Ultraviolet (UV) and Electron Beam (EB) Technology, has announced a new technology conference targeting the emergence of UV LEDs used with advanced materials.
A new study by FocalPoint Consulting finds that ultraviolet- and electron-beam (UV/EB) technologies have the potential to reduce energy demand and greenhouse gas releases by up to 90 percent. Ronald Golden, Ph.D., founder and principal of FocalPoint, will present FocalPoint findings at uv.eb WEST 2013, February 26-27, 2013 in Redondo Beach, CA.
Recognizing the growth of UV-LED curing, its use in new applications, and the need for credible information on its benefits and limitations, RadTech has established a committee to address the needs of its membership in this area. “One of the committee’s first actions will be to survey the membership in order to identify those needs,” said JoAnn Arceneaux of Cytec and committee co-chair.
PITTSBURGH, Pa.—Industry interest in and programming on sustainability helped increase attendance at the 2008 National Environmental Health & Safety Conference by 53 percent. About 225 people attended the March event at the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel, a number the 13-year-old conference hasn’t experienced since 2002. The keynote presentation by Mark DiVito, “The State of Sustainability in Graphic Communications,” was based on a survey by Reed Business Information. This survey identified how different printing stakeholders are addressing green issues. The results included: • Companies that felt the emphasis on sustainability in printing had increased in the past year: 75 percent. • Companies with a
The RadTech Food Contact Notification Alliance is pleased to announce that Food Contact Notification (FCN) 772 received FDA approval on March 7, 2008, covering a range of workhorse acrylates and an optional photoinitiator. Specifically, FCN 772 clears for direct food contact any mixture of one or more of tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA), trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA), trimethylolpropane ethoxylate triacrylate (TMPEOTA), and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether diacrylate and optionally, Esacure One photoinitiator, cured by either ultraviolet (UV) or electron beam (EB) irradiation. Moreover, the applied formulations may include any combination with other reactants, polymers, additives, pigments, etc. already permitted for the intended use under 21 CFR.
The RadTech Food Contact Notification Alliance is pleased to announce that Food Contact Notification (FCN) 772 received FDA approval on March 7, 2008, covering a range of workhorse acrylates and an optional photoinitiator. Specifically, FCN 772 clears for direct food contact any mixture of one or more of tripropylene glycol diacrylate (TPGDA), trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA), trimethylolpropane ethoxylate triacrylate (TMPEOTA), and bisphenol A diglycidyl ether diacrylate and optionally, Esacure One photoinitiator, cured by either ultraviolet (UV) or electron beam (EB) irradiation. Moreover, the applied formulations may include any combination with other reactants, polymers, additives, pigments, etc. already permitted for the intended use under 21 CFR.
CHEVY CHASE, Md.—With technical sessions including Green Chemistry, Renewable Resources, Impact of REACH, Nanomaterials, Kinetics, Electronics Chemistry, Graphic Arts, Wood Coatings, and High Performance Coatings, RadTech, the Association for Ultraviolet (UV) and Electron beam (EB) processes will feature the latest UV/EB curing technical advancements at RadTech UV & EB Technology Expo & Conference 2008, May 4-7, 2008 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Ill. At RadTech UV & EB 2008, technologists from around the world will present over 200 papers detailing the science and application of UV and EB. In addition, a special full day will be devoted to technical developments in Japan and China
CHEVY CHASE, Md.—Work is nearing completion on a RadTech study examining opportunities for ultraviolet and/or electron beam (UV/EB) technologies in rapidly emerging Printed Electronics applications. Study sections include: • Conductive Inks • RFID • Displays • Lighting • Batteries • Photovoltaics • Circuitry • Memory • Sensors • Clothing and Textiles An Executive Summary of the study will be presented at the RadTech Summer Meeting, July 23, 2007, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, Ill. There is no fee for this presentation; however, advanced registration is required. Please contact RadTech at 240-497-1242 or uveb@radtech.org for more information.
Chevy Chase, Md.—RadTech-The Association for UV and EB Technology, welcomes a new President and Board members. Petra L’Abbe, PPG Industries, assumes the Presidency for a two year term. New board members include Don Smith, Alcoa; Mike Kelly, Allied Photochemical; Kevin Joesel, Fusion; Lou Palermo, Lamberti and John Whalen, Valspar. We are pleased to welcome back for second terms: Tom Campbell, Campbell and Co.; Mike Dvorchak, Bayer; and Paul Mills, UV Powerhouse. Mike Idacavage of Cytec is the new RadTech President-elect and will assume office in 2009. In addition, David Harbourne, Fusion UV, and immediate past president of RadTech, has been named to a special
