Expert Details
Adhesives
ID: 721280
Ohio, USA
Expert directed research and development of thermoplastic hot melt adhesives. He was directly involved with technical development, manufacturing, and end-use applications. These "high performance" adhesives are used in various manufacturing processes. Examples include wood bonding (cabinets), lamination, automotive adhesive, binders for printing inks, and thermographic ink resins.
With technical background in polymeric plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Expert has specific knowledge of polyester synthesis chemistry, including manufacturing processes, and end-use applications. He is also knowledgeable of markets and customers for plasticized vinyl products (refrigerator gaskets, calendered films, tape, foamed products, and decals).
Expert has technical knowledge of oleochemicals used as antistatic additives for various polymers. These additives can be compounded into or topically applied to various polymers and will inhibit electrical charge build-up. Applications include polymers used in static sensitive environments, packaging semiconductors, textiles, and computer housings.
Expert has experience in chemical synthesis of polyester polyols used in polyurethane systems. His background in blocked isocyanate chemistry is useful in formulating adhesives and adhesion promoters.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1977 | Degree: BS | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: University of Edinboro |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1993 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert owns and operates a consulting business with manufacturing capability. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1980 to 1993 | Employer: Schering Berlin Polymers/Sherex Chemical | Title: Business Manager; Research & Development Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1977 to 1980 | Employer: Ashland Chemical Co . | Title: Research Chemist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: | Summary: Expert has experience working in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. He developed a far East business for Schering Berlin Polymers, requiring several visits each year since 1985. He developed a business in Mexico and had day-to-day discussions with the parent company (Schering AG) in Germany. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Expert is a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the Society of Plastics Engineers. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has six patents and three patents pending. |
Fields of Expertise
organosol, plastisol, plastisol coating, hot-melt adhesive, plasticizer, antistatic additive, plastic additive oleochemical, polymer antistatic additive, adhesion promoter, polyurethane, polyester polyol, vinyl plastic plasticizer, hot-melt fabric bonding adhesive, adhesive application process, adhesive formulation technology, polymer adhesive, adhesive application, wood adhesion, wood adhesive, adhesive formulation, additive, adhesive selection, adhesion, low-temperature adhesive, adhesive material, plastic material, thermosetting resin, caulk, thermoplastic resin, thermosetting adhesive, thermoplastic adhesive, sealant, polyvinyl chloride, polymer, polymer additive, manufacturing, flexible polyvinyl chloride, epoxy adhesive, automotive adhesive, manufacturing adhesive, adhesion theory