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Session 1: The Impact of Biodiesel on the SODEOPEC Industries
Session Chair: Michael Hill, M. Hill & Associates, USA.
The Global Impact of the Emerging Biodiesel Industry
Chris Mitchell, Biodiesel Product Manager, Desmet Ballestra North America, USA.
Biofuel—A Growing Concern
Guenther Buck, Vice President, Supply Management Oils & Fats, Unilever, United Kingdom.
Alternative Fats and Oils for Soap Making
Anurag Mehrotra, Head of the Regional Technology Centre for Skin, Unilever, India.
Biodiesel Based Surfactants: Physical Chemistry and Performance Properties
George A. Smith, Technology Manager HI&I/Personal Care, Huntsman Performance Products, USA.
The Impact of Biodiesel on Personal Care Products
Shayam Gupta, President, Bioderm Research, USA.
Nature Based Oleochemicals for Antiageing Personal Care
Shayam Gupta, President, Bioderm Research, USA.
Session 2: Sustainability, Green Chemistry, and Environmental Issues
Session Chair: Kathleen Stanton, The Soap and Detergent Association, USA.
CleanGredients
Topher Buck, Senior Project Manager, GreenBlue Institute, USA.
U.S. EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) Formulator’s Program
Elizabeth Sommer, Environmental Scientist, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Design for Environment Branch, USA.
Measuring “Green” Progress and Tracking Innovation Successes
Teresa McGrath, Lead Chemist, NSF International, USA.
Green Chelating Agents for Detergents
Nick Dixon, Customer Services Manager, Innospec Performance Chemicals, United Kingdom.
Biobased Products
Marvin Duncan, Senior Agricultural Economist, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, USA.
Snapshots on Sustainability in the Cleaning Products Industry
Brian Sansoni, Vice President, Communications & Membership, The Soap and Detergent Association, USA.
Session 3: Exhibitor Showcase
Session Chairs: Jesus Duenas, Summa Industrial S.A. de C.V., El Salvador; and Connie Hilson, AOCS, USA.
AMCOL Technologies for the Detergents and Household ProductsSteve Azzarello, AMCOL International, USA.
Latest Projects and Product Range Overview
Fabio Binacchi, Binacchi & Co., Italy.
Mouvex Pumping Technology for Transfer and Process Flow Solutions
Wayne Harris, Blackmer, A Dover Company, USA.
Methyl Ester Sulfonate: A New Alternative Process
Jorge Aparicio, Chemithon Corporation, USA.
An Overview of Crown Iron Works
Dan Anderson, Crown Iron Works Company, USA.
Desmet Ballestra for the Surfactants and Detergents Industry—Overview and Development
Corrado Mazzanti, Desmet Ballestra, Italy.
High Throughput Methodology in Formulations R&D
Philipp Hauck, hte, Germany.
Alkylphenol Etholxylate Alternatives Based on Alcohol Ethoxylates
Rebekah Cohen, SASOL North America, USA.
Innovative and Cost Effective Solutions for Soap Finishing
Paolo Tovalieri, Mazzoni LB, Italy.Evaluation of Washing Products
Geogg Duncalf, Testfabrics Inc., U.K.
New Products for Biocide Applications and Laundry Performance Evaluation
Jane Mathews, Matt Mitchell, Warwick International Group Ltd., UK.
Session 4: SODEOPEC Innovations: Soap and Oleochemicals
Session Chair: Luis Spitz, L. Spitz, Inc., USA
Saponification/Neutralization Evolution and Trends
Paolo Tovaglieri, Vice President, Marketing, Mazzoni L.B. SpA, Italy.
A New Generation of Energy Saving Soap Drying Systems
Fabio Nizerro, Binacchi & Company, Italy.
Glycerine Removal Free Semi-Boiled Soap Production Systems
Boris Radic, SOAPTEC, Italy.
Glycerine Recovery from Biodiesel Feedstocks
Dan Anderson, Crown Iron Works Company, USA.
Use of Selective Silicates in Biodiesel Water Wash Elimination
Roberto Berbesi, Technical Service Engineer, Oil-Dri Corporation of America, USA.
Session 5: SODEOPEC Innovations: Detergents and Personal Care Products
Session Chair: Vijay Naik, Unilever R&D, India.
Case History: The Transformation of a Contract Manufacturer
Dave Hempson, Senior Vice President Business Development, Marietta Corporation, USA.
Evolution of Detergents and Their Formulations in Response to Consumer Needs
Joel Houston, Colin Houston & Associates, USA.
Low Temperature Washing: Saving Energy with Enzymes
Oliver Spangenberg, Application Scientist, Fabric & Household Care, Genencor International, The Netherlands.
Energy Saving in Formulated Detergent Powders Production—Status and Development
Icilio Adami, Research & Development Department, Desmet Ballestra SpA, Italy.
Exploring Microsoft Excel in the Chemical Manufacturing Environment
Joe Serdakowski, Autosoft, USA.
New Water Soluble Isethionates for Personal Care
George A. Smith, Technology Manager HI&I/Personal Care, Huntsman Performance Products, USA.
Scents & Scentsibilities: Insights Into the World of Fragrance Trends
Debbie Nencheck, Vice President Fragrance Marketing, Takasago International Corporation, USA.