FOAM EXPOARAB 2019 9-10 October 2019, Sharjah, UAE

Polyurethane Conference

Venue: Conference Room 1, Hall 2, Sharjah Expo Centre

WWW.URETHANE-EXPO.COM

9 October 2019 10 October 2019

10.20-10.40 Structure / Property Relationships in Polyurethanes Dr. Joseph Marcinko, Polymer Synergies, LLC, USA

10.40-11.00 A Primer on Flexible Molded Foam MA Naqi, LinQ Tech Inc., Canada

11.00-11.20 Glycol based Polyols: Synthesis and Applications Shafiq Randhawa, Global Speciality Chemicals Ltd., UAE

11.20-11.40 Polyisocyanurate (PIR) Rigid Foam Dr. Grazyna Mitchener, Polychemtech Ltd, UK

11.40-12.00 How Polyol Selection Affects PU Performance Dr. Joseph Marcinko, Polymer Synergies, LLC, USA

12.00-12.20 Innovative Additive Solutions for Manufacturing of Quality Flexible Slabstock Foams Dr. Melle’ / Dr. Hartmann, Momentive Performance Materials, USA

12.20-12.40 Castable PU Products in Oil & Gas, Construction and Mining Industries: Applications & Technologies Tulasi Chandra Thejaswi, Lanxess, India

13.40-14.00 Application of Reactive Polyurethane Hotmelt (PUR) Adhesive Dr. Jim Chen, PUR Consultant, USA

14.00-14.20 Resolving Pinholes Problems on Maxfoam Machines MA Naqi, LinQ Tech Inc., Canada

14.20-14.40 Improving Thermal Insulation of Rigid Polyurethane Foams Dr. Grazyna Mitchener, Polychemtech Ltd, UK

14.40-15.00 Isocyanates and How They are Made Dr. Joseph Marcinko, Polymer Synergies, LLC, USA

15.00-15.20 Foaming Machines used to Make Flexible PU Slabstock Foam MA Naqi, LinQ Tech Inc., Canada

15.20-15.40 Application of New Cross Linker in PU Running Tracker Dr. Zhaoxing LIU, Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd, China

16.00-16.20 Polyester Polyols for Rigid Polyurethanes Dr. Grazyna Mitchener, Polychemtech Ltd, UK

16.20-16.40 Polyurethane Adhesives Sealants and Binders Dr. Joseph Marcinko, Polymer Synergies, LLC, USA

16.40-17.00 Phase Change Material: Uses in Flexible Slabstock Foam MA Naqi, LinQ Tech Inc., Canada

10.20-10.40 Rigid Polyurethanes with Improved Fire Performance Dr. Grazyna Mitchener, Polychemtech Ltd, UK

10.40-11.00 Hybrid Foam Mattresses: A Novel Way to Break into the Lucrative Online Business MA Naqi, LinQ Tech Inc., Canada

11.00-11.20 One Component Rigid PU Foam Technology Shafiq Randhawa, Global Specialty Chemicals Ltd., UAE

11.20-11.40 Using Differential Scanning Calorimetry to Characterize Polyurethanes Dr. Joseph Marcinko, Polymer Synergies, LLC, USA

11.40-12.00 Novel Applications of Polyurethanes Dr. Grazyna Mitchener, Polychemtech Ltd, UK

12.00-12.20 PU Application in Pipe Insulation Andy Luo, Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd, UAE

12.20-12.40 Fourth Generation Blowing Agents for PU Foams Amanullah Abdul Jabbar, Honeywell International Middle East Ltd., UAE

13.40-14.00 Technology of PUR and Formulations Dr. Jim Chen, PUR Consultant, USA

14.00-14.20 Using Dynamic Mechanical Analysis to Characterize Polyurethanes Dr. Joseph Marcinko, Polymer Synergies, LLC, USA

14.20-14.40 Flexible PU Foam: Troubleshooting Techniques MA Naqi, LinQ Tech Inc., Canada

14.40-15.00 Application of FT-IR and FT-NIR Techniques for Quick and Economic R&D and QC Dr. Grazyna Mitchener, Polychemtech Ltd, UK

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Remarks: All presentations will be conducted in English only. Photo/Videography of presentations is strictly prohibited. Presentation printed document can be ordered at TechnoBiz Store (www.technobiz-store.com). The organizer reserves the right to adjust the program without prior notification due to unavoidable circumstances. The entry is free for all pre- registered visitors of PU Tech Arab 2019. Please pre-register at www.urethane-expo.com. Onsite registration FEE for PU Tech Arab 2019 is 100 AED/Person