MEETINGS trants is $115 (Rubber Division members), $120 (ACS members), or $145 (nonmember); single-day registration is available at a reduced rate. Visitors to the exhibit may register at no charge. The fee for the 25-Year Club Luncheon is $25. The fee for the welcome dinner is $35. ner from 6:30 to 8:30. The 25-Year Club Re- Copies of the technical papers will be ception and Luncheon will be held available for sale. Special conference rates have been Wednesday starting at 11:30 AM. The Business & Awards meeting will be held at made available at the Clarion Plaza Hotel and five additional hotels located on In11:15 AM on Thursday. A short course entitled "Molding of ternational Drive in Orlando. Hotel reserElastomers" will be held at the Clarion vations are being processed by the OrlanPlaza Hotel from 1 PM on Sunday until do Housing Bureau. For room reservations noon on Tuesday. Class size is limited to if calling from the U.S. or Canada, call (800) 35 students. The course fee is $350 for 258-7666. International attendees should Rubber Division members and $400 for call (407) 363-5800 or fax (407) 363-5817. nonmembers. Additional information For additional information contact Lu may be obtained by calling the Rubber Ann Blazeff, ACS Rubber Division, P.O. Division office at (216) 972-7814. Box 499, Akron, Ohio 44309-0499; phone The conference fee for on-site regis- (216) 972-7814, fax (216) 972-5269.
International Rubber Exposition & Educational Conference
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he 144th Technical Meeting of the ACS Rubber Division will be held Oct. 26-29 at the Clarion Plaza Hotel and Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Ha. The program features approximately 170 oral presentations in four concurrent sessions. The meeting also includes Rubber Expo '93, an exhibit of the newest materials and the latest equipment in the industry. Rubber Expo '93, which opens Oct. 26 at 10 AM, will feature 231 companies and 634 booths. The Suppliers & Exhibitors Reception will be held Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 PM and will be followed by a welcoming din-
SPECIAL EVENTS
G. Computer Control of Laboratory Ovens. T. Wotring H. Use of Computers in Quality Assurance in the Rubber Industry. K. Lewis I. Use of Computers in Designing Rubber Parts and Components. K. Kear
TUESDAY 10:00 AM-5:00 PM—Rubber Expo '93. Convention Center Exhibit Halls D & E 5:00-6:30 PM—Suppliers & Exhibitors Reception. Clarion Plaza Hotel, Grand Ballroom 6:30-8:30 PM—Welcoming Dinner. Clarion Plaza Hotel, Grand Ballroom
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM-5:00 PM—Rubber Expo '93. Convention Center Exhibit Halls D & E 11:30 AM-1:45 PM—25-Year Club Reception and Luncheon. Clarion Plaza Hotel, Rooms 3 & 4, second level
THURSDAY 9:00 AM-5:00 PM—Rubber Expo '93. Convention Center Exhibit Halls D & E 11:15 AM—Rubber Division Business & Awards Meeting. Convention Center, Meeting Room 8
EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIA
Contributed Papers: I
TUESDAY MORNING Recovery and Reuse of Rubber 8:00—1. Overview of Rubber Recycling. J. R. Dunn 8:25—2. Reclaim Rubber Usage and Trends. E. Payne 8:50—3. Rubber Recycling Ground Rubber Particulate Processes and Materials of the 1990s. F. Smith 9:15—4. Pyrolysis Carbon: An Overview. M. Beck 9:40—5. North American Scrap Tire Alternatives Markets and Solutions. A. L. Eastman 10:05—6. Methods of Devulcanization. W. C. Warner 10:30—7. The "Green" Car. S. Labana 10:55—8. Role of Thermoplastic Elastomer in Automotive Recycling. B. Eller 11:20—9. Planning and Operation of a Cryogenic Tire Recycling Plant. C. Hammarhjelm, J. B. King Global Environmental Concerns
WEDNESDAY MORNING 8:00 Instrumentation and Computer Control in the Rubber Industry A. Computer Control in Emulsion Polymerization. D. Kneiling B. Computer Control in Rubber Mixing. J. Cubball C. Computer Control in Rubber Processing. J. Krause D. Instrumentation and Computer Control in Rubber Extrusion. R. Engel WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON 1:45 Instrumentation and Computer Control in the Rubber Industry E. Computer Network Systems for the Rubber Laboratory. J. Putman F. Use of Computers in the Rubber Laboratory. J. A. Sezna, G. F. Robinson
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11:15—18. Minimizing Nitrosamines Using Sterically Hindered Thiuram Disulfides/ Dithiocarbamates. R. W. Layer, D. W. Chasar 11:40—19. Successful Strategies To Prevent Dangerous A/-Nitrosamines in Rubber. H. J. Graf, W. Lesck
8:00—10. Vulcanization Fumes: A Laboratory Study. J. Zietlow, R. H. Schuster 8:25—11. Curing Fumes: A Threat to the Environment or Not? N. M. Levin 8:50—12. Sulfur Cross-Linking: Technical and Environmental Aspects. H. W. Engels, T. Kleiner 9:15—13. Developments in Fuel Hoses To Meet the Changing Environmental Needs. R. Vara, J. Dunn 9:40—14. Assessment of the Health Risk Due to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Contained in Process Oils: Results of Studies Carried Out Both in Laboratory and in Working Places. G. Locati, G. Consonni, A. Fantunzi 10:00—15. Formation of Nitrosamines in Air and Rubber Mixtures. J. Herrmann, R. H. Schuster 10:25—16. Nitrosamines: Myth, Fantasy, and Facts. J. R. Loadman 10:50—17. Factors Affecting Nitrosamine Formation during Rubber Vulcanization. D. W. Chasar
8:00—20. Are There Alternatives to Internal Mixers in the Coming Century? J. Pohl, A. Limper 8:25—21. VIC Generation: Internal Mixers with Variable Intermeshing Clearance. L. Pomini, J. Marzella 8:50—22. Influence of Storage Conditions on Vulcametric and Rheovulcametric Behavior of FKM Elastomer Compounds. H. F. Struckmeyer, J. Roos 9:15—23. Flue-Gas Desulfurization in HardCoal-Fired Power Stations: Long-Term Experience with Soft Rubber Linings. G. Matenar, G. Spindler 9:40—24. Representation and Supervision Possibilities of Modern Injection-Molding Computer Control Systems. M. Katzer 10:05—25. Glass Transition of an Ionic Polyurethane Elastomer and Elastomer Glass Bead Composites as a Function of Water Content, Glass Content, and Particle Size. C. L. Beatty, W. Williams 10:30—26. Quality Starts with Correct Design of the Mixing Room. E. Facoetti 10:55—27. Extruder Update: Cold Feed Extruder—Where Do We Go from Here? M. I. Iddon 11:20—28. Concentric Extrusion over a Rubber Core. J. Bart, G. Brown Contributed Papers: II 8:00—29. Simulation of an Injection-Molding Process with a Special Capillary Rheometer. H. Kramer 8:25—30. Kinetics of the Epoxidation of Butyl Rubber: Development of a High-Precision Analytical Method for Unsatu ration Measurement. J. E. Puskas, C. Wilds 8:50—31. Flooded Cell Permeation Testing of Elastomers. J. M. Sloan, S. C. Bodnar 9:15—32. High-Resolution NMR Spectrometry for the Determination of Elastomers NMR Catalog. J. Kelm 9:40—33. Far-IR and Chemical Probe Studies of Polyisoprene Vulcanization. C. J. Hann, S. Lee, G. H. Kuhls, G. L Hann, R. K. Gilpin 10:05—34. Successful Transition to New Model Mooney Viscometer for Fluoroelastomer Quality Control. I. Bebensee, L. Plale, H. Lammers 10:30—35. Comparison of Dynamic Test Methods and Machines for Elastomers. R. J. Del Vecchio 10:55—36. Curing Kinetics of Polyurethane via Dynamic, Mechanical Thermal Analysis, FTIR, and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy. C. L. Beatty, K. A. Chehab
TUESDAY AFTERNOON Recovery and Reuse of Rubber 1:30—37. Rheological Behavior of Ground Rubber (from Tires)-Modified Asphalt. C. L. Beatty, S. Mohseen, A. A. Zaman, A. L. Fricke 1:55—38. Concept for the Utilization of Worn Tires, Scrap, and Waste Rubber. G. Capelle, H. Berstorff 2:20—39. Mechanical Properties of Vulcanizates Containing Ground Particulate Rubber. G. R. Hamed, D. Gibala 2:45—40. Development of Low-Cost Toughened Plastics Utilizing Recycled Rubber. P. Phinyocheep, F. H. Axtell 3:10—41. Coprocessing of Used Rubber Tires with Coal. M. Farcasiu 3:35—42. Recycling Fluoroelastomer Compounds. W. R. Garrigus 4:00—43. Creep/Recovery Behavior of Asphalt Modified by Ground Rubber Particles from Tires. C. L. Beatty, S. Mohseen, A. A. Zaman, A. L. Fricke Marketing in Latin America 1:30—44. Marketing in Mexico. E. Martinez 2:00—45. Latin American Debt. R. Grosse 2:30—46. Technical Sales Service in Latin America. R. F. Karg 3:00—47. Brazil: The Rubber Industry in the '90s. R. Bergoudian 3:30—48. The Mexican Rubber Industry and Opportunities Resulting from NAFTA. J. F. M. Hernandez 4:00—49. Argentina Takes Steps To Come Back to the First World. P. Simko Worldwide Tire Requirements 1:30—50. Advancements in New Tire Sidewalls with a New Isobutylene-Based Copolymer. D. D. Flowers, D. S. Tracey, J. V. Fusco 1:55—51. Rate-Controlling Processes in Wear of Rubber Tread Compounds. J. A. Donovan, R. Ramakrishnan, A. I. Medalia 2:20—52. Review of Bonding Agents and Adhesion Promoters in Rubber: Past, Present, and Future. R. Seibert 2:45—53. Super Single Truck Tire Carcasses: A Challenge for P-aramid Fibers. E. Dommershuijzen 3:10—55. Longer Lasting Tire Curing Bladders. D. S. Tracey, I. J. Gardner 3:35—57. Multivariate Analysis on Snow Performance of All-Season Tires. K. Shibata, Y. Uemura, K. Kakumu
Contributed Papers
WEDNESDAY MORNING Elastomer Research Worldwide 8:00—58. Tire Materials through the Year 2000: A Growing Partnership To Meet Performance and Environmental Needs. F. Bottasso 8:25—59. Preparation, Properties, and Potential Applications of "Diimide-Hydrogenated" Styrene-Butadiene Elastomers (HSBR) and Polybutadiene (HBR) Thermoplastic Elastomers. D. K. Parker, R. F. Roberts, H. W. Schiessl 8:50—60. Study and Development of Natural Eucomia Ulmoide Gum. R-F. Yan, Z. Xue, L. Bailing, H. Tang 9:15—61. Quantitative Metathetical Degradation of Rubbers and Sulfur Cross-Linked Rubber (Including Tires). E. Thorn-Csanyi 9:40—62. Improving Fatigue Resistance with Neodymium Polybutadiene. E. Lauretti, F. Mistrali, B. Miani 10:05—63. Development of New HNBR Elastomers for Use in Refrigerant R-134a. Y. A. Imura, T. Konno, M. Jones, M. Recchio 10:30—64. Some Aspects of Ziegler-Natta Catalytic Diene Polymerization. A. S. Estrin Contributed Papers 8:00—66. Influence of Branched Structure on the Morphology of SIS Block Copolymers. J. Zhang, L. He 8:25—67. Synchronous and Serpentine Belt Compounds: The New Benchmark in Dynamic Performance. M. E. Wood, W. G. Bradford 8:50—68. Viscoelastic Characterization of Polyethylacrylate Rubbers. N. Nakajima, S. K. Sundarapandian 9:15—69. Compounding Variables for HNBR Industrial Roll Covers. T. A. Brown, E. Fuchs, S. P. Harrington 9:40—70. Complications in Comparing Test Results from Different Sources. R. M. Salinger 10:05—72. Influence of Cobalt in the Kinetics of Vulcanization. A. R. Almeida Environmental Concerns and Compliance 8:00—Introduction. D. Lederer 8:05—73. EPA's Review of Process-Generated Nitrosamines: Issues for Pollution Prevention and Product Stewardship. M. Gillon 8:40—74. Strategic Environmental Management. P. Gruber 9:30—75. 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments: Charting a Course to Compliance. K. Weiss, J. Ross 10:05—76. Developing an Audit Program for Operational Compliance Audits. R. L. Fornino 10:55—Panel Discussion
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Elastomer Research Worldwide 1:45—77. Preparation and Characterization of Crystalline 3,4-Polyisoprene. W. L Hsu, A. F. Halasa 2:10—78. Production Technology of Polybutadiene in China. Z. A. Min, C. Xianghong, F. Zhihao 2:35—79. Mechanical versus Electrical Relaxation in Carbon-Black-Filled Polymers. A. Le Mehaute 3:00—80. Study of a New Cure System Having a Higher Thermal Stability. Y. Hirata 3:25—81. Where Are We in Carbon Black Research? J. B. Donnet 3:50—82. Fatigue Life and Heat Buildup in Rubber Polymers. P. C. Li, W. K. Huang, H. N. Day, M. C. Cheng, Y. P. Chi, H. J. Lin, F. H. Liaw
1:45—83. Chloramin Degradation of Elastomers in Potable Water Distribution Systems. S. Reiber 2:10—84. Acrylate Ester Modifications of Isobutylene/para-Methylstyrene Copolymer. H. C. Wang, J. V. Fusco, P. Hous 2:35—85. Compounding EPDM for Heat Resistance at 175 °C. M. T. Gallagher 3:00—86. A New Curative for Brominated Poly(Isobutylene-co-p-Methylstyrene). I.J. Gardner, D. D. Flowers, J. V. Fusco, R. F. Ohm 3:25—87. Effect of Glass Reinforcement Size on the Mechanical Properties of a GlassReinforced Ionic Polyurethane. C. L. Beatty, W. Williams 3:50—89. Continuous Quality Improvement in the Compounding of Silicone Rubber. C. Eloph, D. Nesler 4:15—90. Effect of Compressive (or Tensile) Stress and Pressure on the Glass Transition of a Covalently Cross-Linked Polyurethane. C. L. Beatty, J. Zafrin
9:05—111. Ideas and Information: Keys for Innovation. J. C. Morawski 9:25—112. Increasing the Profitability of Silicone Rubber Molding. R. Tanton 9:45—113. High-Performance, Low-Nitrosamine Cure Systems for Elastomers. R. S. Virdi, J. Bowen 10:05—114. Development of Improved Processing Variants of VITON GFLT Fluoroelastomer. D. A. Kotz, R. D. Stevens Environmental Concerns and Compliance 8:00—Introduction. D. Lederer 8:10—115. Reducing Waste at the Source: Case Study of Pollution Prevention Successes. K. A. Konicki 9:00—116. Cleanup Strategies. R. Dulcey 9:35—117. Responsible Care: The Suppliers' Role. R. D. Hogue, D. Lederer 10:10—118. A Strong Industry Voice Combating Government Mandates. D. Louda, P. Pantuso 10:45—Panel Discussion
Environmental Concerns and Compliance 1:50—91. Data Management Approach for Air Emissions To Meet 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments. W. J. Douglas, M. T. Soby, J. Haasbeek, K. Z. Klaber 2:40—92. Use of Biofilters for Treating VOCs in Air Streams. A. F. Rozich 3:20—93. Design for Environmental Programs. M. E. Weber 3:55—Panel Discussion
THURSDAY MORNING Contributed Papers 8:00—94. Correlation of Worn Surface Topography and Frictional Work of Several Rubber Tread Compounds. J. A. Donovan, J. Chen, A. I. Medalia 8:25—95. Study for the Prediction of the LongTerm Durability of Seismic Isolators: Part 1. Y. Muramatsu, T. Fujita, T. Mazda, T. Hamanaka, T. Yoshizawa 8:50—96. Study for the Prediction of the LongTerm Durability of Seismic Isolators: Part 2. T. Sueyasu, T. Fujita, K. Ishida, T. Mazda, I. Nishikawa 9:15—97. Ethylene/Acrylic High-Performance Elastomers: Extended Agings in Selected Automotive Fluids. T. M. Dobel, D. A. Kotz 9:40—98. Alternate Instrumental Methods of Measuring Scorch and Cure Characteristics. J. Dick, H. Pawlowski, E. Sheers 10:05—99. Properties of Styrene/Butadiene Block and Random Copolymer Elastomers Before and After Exposure to Ozone. C. L. Beatty, K. E. Stephens 10:30—101. Effect of Deformation on the Relaxation of a Covalently Cross-Linked Polyurethane Elastomer. C. L. Beatty, K. Venkataswamy Advances in Natural Rubber 8:00—102. Advances in Natural Rubber Production. A. Aziz, S. A. Kadir 8:30—103. The Global Natural Rubber Scene. P. W. Allen 9:00—104. Natural Rubber 2000. F. J. Kovac 9:45—105. Application of Raman Spectroscopy to the Analysis of Natural Rubber. P. J. Hendra 10:15—106. Recent Developments in Curing Systems for Natural Rubber. D. G. Lloyd, A. Gergely 10:45—107. Chemical Surface Treatments of Natural Rubber and EPDM Thermoplastic Elastomers: Effects on Adhesion and Friction. M. D. Ellul, D. R. Hazelton New Commercial Developments 8:00—108. Preparation and Characteristics of Rare-Earth Carboxylates. K. Yunlu, G. Vilmin, P. McClear 8:20—109. Formulation Management: From Lab to Plant. S. Bhatia 8:40—110. Mechanical Seal with Elastomeric Rotating Element. Part 1: Theory of Operation. A. Kholodenko, M. Rivkin; Part 2: Study of Lubricated Rubber Friction. M. S. Rivkin, A. Kholodenko
THURSDAY AFTERNOON Contributed Papers 1:30—119. Cross-Linking Elastomers with Improved Productivity Using Noval Scorch-Resistant Peroxide Formulations. L.H. Paiys, P. A. Callais, M. F. Novits 1:55—120. Scorch-Cure Time Relationships. Z. Rigbi, H. G. Burhin 2:20—121. Changing Elastomeric Properties with Zinc Soaps. J. Vander Kooi, J. Sherritt, H. Umland, M. Hensel 2:45—122. Cure Studies of Rubber-to-Metal Adhesives. M. J. Moore 3:10—123. Studies of Coagents in PeroxyCured Vulcanizates: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber. A. K. Khamrai, M. Anis, W. Millns 3:35—124. Nitrosamines: From Problem to Challenge. W. C. Endstra, W. F. Verhelst, D. B. Seeberger 4:00—125. Some Forgotten Accelerators: The Thiophosphates—Helpful in the Design of Nitrosamine-Free Accelerator Systems. A. H. Johansson 4:25—126. Mixed Peroxide-Sulfur Curing System for Rubbers. G. I. Brodsky Advances in Natural Rubber 1:30—127. Natural Rubber Blends. A. J. Tinker 2:00—128. EPDM-Phase Cross-Link Density in Blends of Natural Rubber and EPDM. N.M. Rooney, C.W. von Hellens, A . J . Tinker, P. S. Brown 2:30—129. Natural Rubber-EPDM Elastomer Blends: Compatibility Characterization. M. S. Mikami 3:15—130. Designing Natural Rubber Isolators for Large Turbofan Engines. T. Kohli, J. R. Halladay, T. R. Law 3:45—131. Use of Natural Rubber for Earthquake Protection of Buildings. J. M. Kelly 4:15—132. Natural Rubber Application in China. L. Bailing, L. Yingbing International Standardization—ISO 9000 1:30—Introduction. W. Keller 1:35—133. ISO 9000: One More Acronym, or a Foundation for a Sound Quality System? J. M. Gomes 2:05—134. Experience of a Medium-Sized German Distributor of Performance Chemicals in Developing, Documenting, Implementing, and Maintaining a Quality System Based on DIN ISO 9001. H. A. Hackert 2:35—135. Implementation of ISO 9002 in a Carbon Black Plant. A. McNeish, B. Frazer 3:05—136. ISO 9000: Recipe for Success. C. Farnand 3:40—137. ISO 9000: The First Step to Quality Assurance. B. R. Grant, J. T. Blackwell 4:15—Panel Discussion
FRIDAY MORNING Contributed Papers 8:00—138. The Mysterious Art of Quality Auditing. H. Wong 8:25—139. Perspectives of Variation. H. Wong, A. E. Francis, J. A. Newton, E. H. Tan 8:50—140. Study on Rubber-Plus-Fibers Composite Influence of Plasma-Treated Short Fibers on Rubber Reinforcement. J. Zhang, L. He 9:15—141. Enhancement of Rubber Properties and Practical MRG Applications by the Utilization of Aromatic Polyamide Short Fibers. J. J. van der Pol, L. J. de Vos 9:40—142. Mechanical Properties of RFL-Adhesive Layers and Their Influence on Cordin-Rubber Composites. B. Rijpkema, W. E. Weening 10:05—143. Constitutive Model for Rayon Cord Reinforced Rubber in the Range of Middle Strain Rate. X-W. Du, Q-H. Zhang, W. Qu, Z-M. Wan 10:30—144. Carbon Black-Graphite Admixtures: Ideal Fillers for Oil-Sealing Compounds. N. B. Fegade, N. A. Phondke, B. R. Arote 10:55—145. Improvement in Compatibility of Silicon-HNBR Blends: An Attempt To Improve Physical Properties, Temperature and Oil Resistance. M. S. Banerji, K. R. Krishnan, W. Millns Elastomers in Sports 8:00—146. Overview of Elastomers in Sporting and Recreational Markets. B. Gedeon, P. Vieltorf 8:30—147. Human Factors Design Considerations for Sporting Goods Products Utilizing Thermoplastic Elastomers. D. Byron 9:00—148. Utilization of Thermoplastic Elastomer in Sports: A Case Study. J. Legare 9:30—149. Elastomer's Role in the Athletic Shoe Industry. J. K. Lang, A. Sorine 10:00—150. Use of High Levels of Elastomeric Granules in Resilient Surfacing. R. C. Shiffer 10:30—151. Athletic Shoe Soling Opportunities for the Rubber Industry. R. Paciulan New Commercial Developments 8:00—152. Commerical Opportunities in Cryogenic Tire Recycling. R. Kover 8:20—154. Oil-Resistant Elastomer Blends as Viable Application Alternative. J. W. Horvath 8:40—155. Increasing Output and Quality by Updating the Mixing Room Equipment. W. Haeder, V. Boreas 9:00—156. Granular Gas-Phase EPDM Rubber. A. U. Paeglis, J. D. Collins 9:20—157. Nitroalcohol-Based Adhesion Promoter for Bonding Steel and Fabric Reinforcements. P. E. Brutto, W-K. Wong, J. Y. Zhang, Y. H. Mou Contributed Papers 8:00—158. Carbon Black Dispersion Measurement, Part II: Influence of Dispersion on Physical Properties. B. R. Richmond 8:25—159. Transport of Carbon Black: Yesterday and Today. R. Simonis 8:50—160. Sterically Hindered Polycarbodiimides: Use of Selective Agents for Hydrolytic Protection of Ester-Formulated Functionality in Wire and Cable Formulations—Review of the Past, Present, and Future. E. R. Mc Afee 9:15—161. Study on Dispersion Morphology of Silica in Rubber. Y. Li, T. Zhan, F. Zhan, X. Fu, M. J. Wang, H. Lons 9:40—162. Dispersibility Measurement of Precipitated Silicas: Influence of Dispersion on Mechanical Properties. P. Cochet, P. Barruel, L. Barriquand, J. Grobert, E. Prat, Y. Bomal 10:05—163. Dispersion of Carbon Black in Rubber, Part IV: Kinetics of the Dispersion of Carbon Black in Various Elastomers. A. Coran, F. Ignatz-Hoover, P. C. Smakula 10:30—164. 3-D Morphological Characterization of Carbon Black Aggregates. T. Gruber, T. W. Zerda, M. Gerspacher 10:55—165. Compatibilized Polymeric Systems. M. A. Alsamarraie, H. A. Colvin, D. K. Parker
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