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Table of Contents Online Training Courses...3 Manufacturing & Processing... 4-8 Properties, Analysis & Testing... 9-12 Products & Applications... 13-16 Environment, Health & Legislation...17 Business... 18-19 www.rubber.org Key To Symbols Online Registration Certifi cate/ceus Awarded On-site Rubber Division, ACS training programs are learning events, and a certificate and CEUs are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program. No test is given and participants are not certified. E-learning International 2 RUBBER DIVISON, ACS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Rubber Division, ACS Education Opportunities Basic Rubber Technology Recommended For: People with little or no prior technical rubber industry background whose daily work now is connected with the rubber industry Associated Text: Basic Elastomer Technology, edited by Drs. K. C. Baranwal and H. L. Stephens, 2000 Course Topics: Introduction to Polymer Science The Compounding and Vulcanization of Rubber Fillers: Carbon Black and Nonblack Processing and Vulcanized Tests Physical Testing of Vulcanizates Natural Rubber Styrene-Butadiene Rubbers and much more! CEUs: 5 Intermediate Rubber Technology Recommended For: People whose daily work involves the use of rubber and rubber-like materials. For the experienced individual, this course will serve as both a review and an update. Newer people to the fi eld will be able to use this course as a continuation of education after completing the Basic Rubber Technology course listed above. Associated e-text: Elastomer Technology: Special Topics edited by Drs. H. L. Stephens and K. C. Baranwal Book chapters available via an online download Course Topics: Elastomers and Their Usage Physical Properties and Their Usage Compound Analysis Engineering Design Processing Aids Plasticizers Vulcanization and much more! CEUs: 9 Online Training Courses Advanced Rubber Technology Recommended For: This course is designed for highly motivated professionals. Special emphasis is placed on the theoretical, as well as the practical aspects of polymerization, polymer structure, rheology and rubber elasticity concepts and behavior. Associated Text: Science and Technology of Rubber, edited by Drs. J. E. Mark, B. Erman and E. R. Eirich Course Topics: Rubber Elasticity: Basic Concepts and Behavior Polymerization Structure Characterization in the Science and Technology of Elastomers The Molecular Basis of Rubber-Like Elasticity Dynamic Mechanical Properties Rheological Behavior and Processing of Unvulcanized Rubber and much more! CEUs: 12 Costs For Each Of The Three Online Courses: Members: $385.00 (plus shipping) Non-members: $485.00 (plus shipping) If a company sends 10 or more of their employees at a time through online courses, we can offer a 10% discount on the total of those registrations. VISIT WWW.RUBBER.ORG/ONLINE-EDUCATIONAL-CLASSES FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE. 3

MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING Compounding, Mixing, Curing and Testing of Rubber 12 hours CEUs: 1.2 This two-day course covers an Introduction to Polymer Science: NR, SBR and Polybutadiene Rubber; and Introduction to Compounding: Mixing, Carbon Black, Vulcanization, Specialty Elastomers, Tack and Adhesion; and the Physical Testing of Elastomer Procedures and Signifi cance. There is also a group discussion and problem solving session. Anyone interested in an introductory seminar on rubber should attend. Introduction to Rubber Technology for Non-Technologists 4 RUBBER DIVISON, ACS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES If you are new to the industry, working in Engineering, Sales, Administration, Human Resources or any other non-technical area, and you d like a very basic, easy to understand introduction to the jargon of the trade and what goes on in the factory and lab, then this one-day course is perfect for you. You won t come out a rubber expert, but you will understand all the basics of the technology and the language of the business. The course material will cover: What polymers are, how rubber is different from plastic How recipes for rubber compounds are created and why What s involved in mixing, processing and vulcanizing rubber Testing, specifying and quality control of rubber products Cure Chemistry for Rubber 7 hours CEUs:.7 This course will be a comprehensive review on the chemistry of rubber curing. It will include sulfur curing along with the majority of the common and not so common curatives types. Next will be a section on sulfur donors and their effect on the curing chemistry. Then peroxide curing will be covered, including the common available peroxides with their advantages and disadvantages along with a short section on co-agents. Finally, there will be sections on unconventional cure systems including resins cures and other unique cure chemistries. Equipment Selection & Technical Evaluation Our equipment analysis portfolio provides a thorough examination of injection molding equipment to meet the requirements of the client s application. Clients gain a competitive edge during the equipment acquisition phase, ultimately improving build efficiency while maintaining cost control. Rubber Processing 7 hours CEUs:.7 This seminar will deal with both theory and its application to practice, and the text used with this seminar will give references to the literature, which will enable those interested to dig deeper into any specifi c topic. There will be sessions on: Raw Materials Acceptance and Testing; Mixing; Milling and Calendering; Extrusion; Molding; Curing; and Processability Testing. Elastomer Molding Technology This seminar describes and compares important molding methods (compression, transfer and injection) for thermoseting elastomers (TSEs) with methods (injection and blow) for thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). Injection in molding is emphasized because it is the major molding method common to both elastomers. Injection molding machines and their characteristics will also be described and compared. Finally, there will be a limited description of mold design for TSEs and TPEs. This introductory course will benefi t people involved in molding both types of elastomers, especially those transitioning from molding of one type of elastomer to another. Attendees with primarly a materials-related background will improve their understanding of molding processes and the effect of mold design on molded products. Process and design managers will better understand the effect and importance of these factors on the overall molding operation. Attendees will improve their understanding of molding behavior of TSEs and TPEs and thus improve and better control their elastomer molding operations. The interdisciplinary approach used will assist them in understanding molding as an integrated operation consisting of materials, processes and design. The book Elastomer Molding Technology authored by John Sommer will be distributed and used in conjunction with the seminar.

Mixing and Testing for Compounding Consistency 6 hours CEUs:.6 This seminar will provide specifi c details describing control of the mixing process and the testing procedures to measure the effectiveness of this control. Compound properties and quality are always the fi rst concerns of product designers, producers and users the product must meet performance specifi cations. However, once quality criteria have been determined, the job of the mixer is to guarantee and deliver a compound with uniformity and consistency meeting these specifi cations. Attendees will gain or expand their understanding of this process amongst others. Mixing and Testing for Compound Consistency will provide: material control concepts. mixing techniques. tests designed to relate to compound consistency. statistical treatment of mixing and test data. This seminar will benefi t mixing managers and supervisors, quality control engineers, and laboratory managers and supervisors. Introduction to Compounding and Testing of Elastomers This seminar will present an overview of compounding elastomers. It will present a description and review of the functionality of the various compounding ingredients used to formulate a rubber compound, their advantages and disadvantages, in order to achieve a desired level of compound performance properties. Materials discussed include elastomers, fi llers, curing agents, plasticizers and antioxidants. This is an applied seminar which emphasizes practical approaches to real world compounding problems. Theory and mechanisms are presented where they are helpful to allow the compounder to develop a model to predict behavior and responses. The objectives of this seminar: provide overview of practical aspects of compounding elastomers provide help in selecting elastomers provide opportunities for one-on-one dialog beyond general class interest utilize class expertise as a resource provide references/contacts for you to use as future questions arise Rubber Mixing: Current and Future Technology This seminar will show the compounder the tools that are available for use to control the rubber mixing process. Issues such as quality of the raw materials, intermediates, mixing process and the final compound will be discussed. The ultimate goal of this session is to provide exposure to the tools to allow the rubber compound manufacturer to show batch-to-batch consistency. The Rubber Mixing Seminar will include: a session on the influence of various mixing parameters such as rotor design, rotor speed and material addition schemes on the mixing of rubber and some factors and their affect on material uniformity/consistency. a best practices discussion of the mixing operation. an outlook to future mixing technology. This seminar will benefit mixing managers and supervisors, quality control engineers, and laboratory managers and supervisors. The ultimate goal of this session is to provide exposure to the tools that will allow the rubber compound manufacturer to improve batch-to-batch consistency. Key To Symbols Online Registration Certifi cate/ceus Awarded On-site E-learning International Rubber Division, ACS training programs are learning events, and a certificate and CEUs are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program. No test is given and participants are not certified. MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING VISIT WWW.RUBBER.ORG/SEMINARS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE. 5

MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING Fundamentals of Color and Appearance 7 hours CEUs:.7 The objective of the Fundamentals of Color and Appearance course is to get a basic understanding of how to communicate and control color. Topics in this course include basic color vocabulary, color concepts on light sources, visual and numeric assessment, how an object interacts with color, and appearance and setting tolerances. Agenda: Basic Color Theory: object, observer, source Appearance: grain, gloss, texture and color Color Instruments Assessment: instrumental and visual Tolerancing Engineering with Rubber: An Introduction 1 CEUs: 1.4 This course will introduce engineers and others to the basics of elastomeric materials and their use as engineering materials. Day 1 Rubber As An Engineering Material Introduction - What Polymers Are, How They Behave Elastomers - What Makes Them Up, How They Differ From Plastics Rubber Compounds - What Are They? Properties of Rubber - Their Standard Characteristics Processing Rubber - Making the Product Bonding - Sometimes Essential Engineering Properties - Flexing, Environmental Resistance, Life Dynamic Properties - Stress/Strain Responses, Test Methods Quality Control - How to Know It s Right Specifi cations - What They Mean and Don t Mean Day 2 Product Design Considerations Introduction to Design Applications Rubber as an Engineering Material Vibration Isolation/Shock Absorption Load Bearing Applications Seals Dynamic Mechanical Properties Stiffness Incompressibility and Shape Factor Linear vs. Non-Linear - Linear/stiffening/Buckling (Softening) Modulus - Frequency/Strain/Temperature Damping Definitions Transmissibility Compression Set/Drift/Relaxation Component Design Shear Mount Bending Effects Compression Mount Tube Form Radial/Torsional/Cocking Parallel vs. Serial Mountings Use of Shims in Laminates Inclined Mountings Internal Heat Generation Fatigue Considerations Vibration Isolation Focalized Systems Shock Isolation Dynamic Environments Practical Design Details Design for uniform stress Dimensional tolerances Installation Causes of Failure Typical Mountings Flexible Couplings Seals 6 RUBBER DIVISON, ACS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Chemistry and Technology of Polymeric Materials Used in Medical Device The course begins with an overview of the FDA systems, terminology and guidance documents for: classifi cations of devices, obtaining FDA approvals and pre-clinical testing, including biocompatibility and biodurability testing. Included by example in the foregoing and throughout the course are a broad range of medical devices, which are manufactured wholly or substantially from elastomeric and plastic polymeric materials. These include medical latex items such as: gloves, catheters, condoms; urethane, silicone, polyamide and polyolefi n catheters; thermoplastic elastomeric blood tubing; syringes and associated accessories; UHMW and polyurethane orthopedic implants; plastic bottles, packaging and closures; and others. Key properties, chemical characteristics, and testing and analytical methods related to requisite performance characteristics of materials used in a range of products are discussed. Finally, the course reviews methods of material modifi cation through chemical backbone modifications, surface treatments, incorporation of nano materials to achieve properties such as anti-microbial properties, electrical conductivity, improved blood compatibility and/or improved biodurabilty. Those Who Should Attend: This is intended as an introductory course for materials, quality and engineering personnel who have limited knowledge of rubber and plastic materials used in medical devices. The course may also be useful to management or sales professionals new to the medical device field. There are no suggested technical pre-requisites for this course, one should need only have a general knowledge of rubber and plastics terminology to derive a signifi cant benefi t. Compounding Of Fluoroelastomers 2 hours CEUs:.2 This class will give a brief introduction to the compounding of fluoroelastomers (FKMs). FKMs are high performance elastomers well noted for their heat and chemical resistance. Topics covered will include selection of the proper fl uoroelastomer polymer, cure systems, compounding ingredients, processing, markets and applications. Chemistry and Technology of Polyurethane Elastomers or or.8 The course focuses on the fundamentals of elastomeric polyurethanes such as those used in coatings adhesives, sealants or elastomers ( CASE ). The course includes identification of major raw materials, an introduction to polymer chemistry and chemical structure-property relationships in elastomeric polyurethanes. Testing and analysis techniques, typical formulary and key processing methods are discussed in the context key markets such as medical device, oil fi eld, materials handling, architectural, and materials handling applications. Those Who Should Attend: Product engineers, managers, quality professionals and Jr. or Sr. level chemists. Suggested pre-requisites include general technical aptitude and general familiarity of technical terminology related to chemistry and rubber or plastic materials. Course Outline: 1. Introduction: CASE market overview 2. Polymer and functional group chemistry of polyurethanes 3. Structure-property relationships and key raw materials 4. Testing and analytical methods 5. Processing Methods 6. Case examples of typical polyurethane formulary. MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING Rubber Division, ACS training programs are learning events, and a certificate and CEUs are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program. No test is given and participants are not certified. VISIT WWW.RUBBER.ORG/SEMINARS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE. 7

MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING Engineering with Rubber 7 hours CEUs:.7 This course is specifi cally prepared for engineers who are not especially familiar with elastomers and their engineering properties. The basics of elastomer chemistry and processing will be presented, after which a more detailed examination of engineering properties and the behavior of elastomers in engineering applications will be examined. The goal of the instruction is to fi rst help engineers understand the underlying chemistry and processing of elastomers. Second, to learn what kind of engineering properties characterize elastomers and how those properties may be best utilized in engineering applications. Silicone Basics This course will cover the following topics: Silicone Characteristics and Benefi ts Different Types (focus primarily on VMQ, not fl uro or phenyl) How it is Made Why it is Different Than Other Materials Curing Silica Powders Additives for Different Properties and Applications HCR Processing LSR Differences Properties and Processing Q&A Introduction to Dispersions This course will start with a detailed explanation about how dispersion is accomplished in rubber, including both liquids and solids. Next, each type of dispersion will be studied, including the common carriers and their capabilities. When discussing the polymer bound dispersion, several polymer types and combination will be examined. Finally, each type of dispersion will be explored as to their benefi ts and limitations. Internal Mixers and Mixing Parameters 6 hours CEUs:.6 This presentation covers a number of topics dealing with Internal Mixers and Mixing Parameters (the things that affect rubber mixing). It starts off with a brief history of mixing equipment, goes into what an internal mixer is and some of its different options. It covers the different types of rotors and how they differ, then spends a great deal of time looking into the infl uence of various mechanical and non-mechanical parameters and the effects they have on rubber mixing, production uniformity, wear and damage, the mixing process. It fi nishes with actual examples of problems encountered in the fi eld, what caused them and how they were resolved. Introduction to Rubber Technology for Non-Technologists Webinar If you are new to the industry, working in Engineering, Sales, Administration, Human Resources or any other non-technical area, and you d like a very basic, easy to understand introduction to the jargon of the trade and what goes on in the factory and lab, then this 60-minute webinar is perfect for you. You won t come out a rubber expert, but you will understand all the basics of the technology and the language of the business. 8 RUBBER DIVISON, ACS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Selecting The Right Elastomer For Your Sealing Application 2 hours CEUs:.2 We will review the different elastomers and how they compare to each other. We will look at chemical compatibility, thermal properties and mechanical properties of elastomers used in sealing applications. Also discussed will be how to specify elastomers for your application, service conditions to consider and cost vs value in selecting an elastomer. Chemical Compatibility Testing (and Interpreting Chemical Resistance Charts) 2 hours CEUs:.2 We will review chemical compatibility testing of elastomers and look at some of the different resources being used in the industry. Topics covered will include a review on the different elastomers and how monomer composition can effect chemical resistance, polymer selection and how compounding can effect chemical resistance. We ll review some of the chemical resistance charts being used and try to answer some frequently asked questions on chemical resistance. Chemistry and Technology of Functional Coatings for Medical Devices The course focuses on coatings and other secondary treatments of medical devices where the coating or treatment is intended to impart; anti-static, low friction, low wear, anti-microbial, antithrombogenic, or other functional property not inherent in the devices material of construction. The discussion focuses primarily on polymeric substrates such as catheters, introducers, blood pumps, orthopedic devices, wound care, and other implantable and non-implantable devices. Technologies discussed include; pharma based systems such as heparin and antibiotic types; hydrophilics based on PVP, PEG, PEO type structures; biomimetics and other polymer surfactants; silver and ceramic based systems; and fluoro and silicone modifi ers. Those Who Should Attend: Product engineers, managers, quality professionals and Jr. or Sr. level chemists. Suggested pre-requisites include general technical aptitude and general familiarity of technical terminology related to chemistry and rubber or plastic materials. Course Outline: 1. Introduction and market overview 2. Overview of physics, chemistry and/or physiology of anti-stats, antimicrobials, anti-thrombogenic treatments. 3. Chemistry and technology of commercially signifi cant systems. 4. Review of emerging technologies. PROPERTIES, ANALYSIS & TESTING VISIT WWW.RUBBER.ORG/SEMINARS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE. 9

PROPERTIES, ANALYSIS & TESTING Compounding, Mixing, Curing and Testing of Rubber 12 hours CEUs: 1.2 This two-day course covers an Introduction to Polymer Science: NR, SBR and Polybutadiene Rubber; Introduction to Compounding: Mixing, Carbon Black, Vulcanization, Specialty Elastomers, Tack and Adhesion; and the Physical Testing of Elastomer Procedures and Signifi cance. There is also a group discussion and problem solving session. Anyone interested in an introductory seminar on rubber should attend. Testing of Rubber: Selecting, Performing and Interpreting ASTM Rubber Test Methods Be sure to attend this two-day seminar which reviews the most commonly used rubber test procedures in the rubber industry today. It also discusses the nature of tests, why the tests are performed, interoretation and how this information can be used to improve rubber fabrication. This course covers all the major physical and chemical tests, as well as various standard practices. The seminar is ideal for a wide variety of individuals including: rubber technologists, rubber chemists, compounders, process engineers, laboratory technicians, supervisors and managers, quality assurance managers and engineers, shop foremen, technical salespeople, rubber producers and users, or anyone with the need to understand these commonly used ASTM methods. Key To Symbols Online Registration Certifi cate/ceus Awarded On-site E-learning International Mixing and Testing for Compounding Consistency 6 hours CEUs:.6 This seminar will provide specifi c details describing control of the mixing process and the testing procedures to measure the effectiveness of this control. Compound properties and quality are always the fi rst concerns of product designers, producers and users the product must meet performance specifi cations. However, once quality criteria have been determined, the job of the mixer is to guarantee and deliver a compound with uniformity and consistency meeting these specifi cations. Attendees will gain or expand their understanding of this process amongst others. Mixing and Testing for Compound Consistency will provide: material control concepts. mixing techniques. tests designed to relate to compound consistency. statistical treatment of mixing and test data. This seminar will benefi t mixing managers and supervisors, quality control engineers and laboratory managers and supervisors. Introduction to Compounding and Testing of Elastomers This seminar will present an overview of compounding elastomers. It will present a description and review of the functionality of the various compounding ingredients used to formulate a rubber compound, their advantages and disadvantages, in order to achieve a desired level of compound performance properties. Materials discussed include elastomers, fi llers, curing agents, plasticizers and antioxidants. This is an applied seminar which emphasizes practical approaches to real world compounding problems. Theory and mechanisms are presented where they are helpful to allow the compounder to develop a model to predict behavior and responses. The objectives of this seminar: provide overview of practical aspects of compounding elastomers provide help in selecting elastomers provide opportunities for one-on-one dialog beyond general class interest utilize class expertise as a resource provide references/contacts for you to use as future questions arise 10 RUBBER DIVISON, ACS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Failure Analysis of Rubber and Plastics by Physical and Chemical Methods This is a materials testing and analysis course which covers a wide range of thermoset and thermoplastic elastomeric materials, as well as engineering plastic materials. The course is divided into four sections: Section 1 begins the course with a brief overview of polymeric materials based on typical properties as relate to intended end uses. Next in section 1, in order to provide a basis for chemical analysis, discussions of the basic chemical functional group concepts as related to the polymer backbone are presented. Sections 2 and 3 give a basic introduction to physical testing and chemical analysis methods respectively. Physical testing including: tensile and tear testing, abrasion testing, ozone and other environmental resistance test, stress crack testing and a range of predictive testing methods. Analytical and instrumental methods covered includes: polymer identifi cation by simple wet chemistry methods, as well as more advanced methods such as FT-IR, NMR, state of cure analysis, microscopic and X-ray analysis methods, and chromatographic methods for identifi cation of additive. Finally, section 4 presents a series of case studies related to a broad range of actual failure analysis including tires, cast polyurethane parts, medical devices, automotive parts, hose and tubing, sporting goods and the like. Those Who Should Attend: Materials and quality technicians and Jr level chemists looking to expand their knowledge and skill set related to testing and analysis. Product engineers, managers and quality professionals desiring to expand their knowledge of what tests or analysis to request and/or desiring better understanding of the signifi cance and interpretation of laboratory results. Pre-requisites; general technical aptitude and general familiarity of technical terminology related to rubber and plastic materials. Cure Chemistry for Rubber 7 hours CEUs:.7 Introduction to Rubber Bonding 7 hours CEUs:.7 If your operations include or will include the bonding of rubber compounds to solid substrates (metals, plastics, etc.) and you want to learn about the chemistry, mechanics and overall methods for achieving and evaluating such bonds, this course will expose you to all those subjects and more. The course material will cover: the history and evolution of rubber bonding. test methods for rubber bonds and their meaning. how various bond chemistries work and interact with vulcanization chemistry. examples of bonding studies. specialized new bonding technologies. troubleshooting the bonding process. Introduction to Carbon Black: Manufacture, Testing and Influence on Rubber Compound Properties This course will introduce the attendee to the basics of the most important filler used in rubber compounds. A brief history of carbon black will be provided from its original purpose as a pigment through the discovery of its substantial reinforcing properties in natural rubber compounds to its current status as the largest volume filler used in tires and most other rubber products today. The course will cover the following aspects of carbon black technology: the various methods of producing carbon black with most emphasis on the furnace process, colloidal, chemical and pellet property testing, dispersion testing, and the infl uence of carbon black structure and surface area properties on rubber compounds. PROPERTIES, ANALYSIS & TESTING This course will be a comprehensive review on the chemistry of rubber curing. It will include sulfur curing along with the majority of the common and not so common curatives types. Next will be a section on sulfur donors and their effect on the curing chemistry. Then peroxide curing will be covered, including the common available peroxides with their advantages and disadvantages along with a short section on co-agents. Finally, there will be sections on unconventional cure systems including resins cures and other unique cure chemistries. VISIT WWW.RUBBER.ORG/SEMINARS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE. 11

PROPERTIES, ANALYSIS & TESTING Chemistry and Technology of Polyurethane Elastomers or or.8 The course focuses on the fundamentals of elastomeric polyurethanes such as those used in coatings adhesives, sealants or elastomers ( CASE ). The course includes identifi cation of major raw materials, an introduction to polymer chemistry and chemical structure-property relationships in elastomeric polyurethanes. Testing and analysis techniques, typical formulary and key processing methods are discussed in the context key markets such as medical device, oil fi eld, materials handling, architectural, and materials handling applications. Those Who Should Attend: Product engineers, managers, quality professionals and Jr. or Sr. level chemists. Suggested pre-requisites include general technical aptitude and general familiarity of technical terminology related to chemistry and rubber or plastic materials. Course Outline: 1. Introduction: CASE market overview 2. Polymer and functional group chemistry of polyurethanes 3. Structure-property relationships and key raw materials 4. Testing and analytical methods 5. Processing Methods 6. Case examples of typical polyurethane formulary. Introduction to Dispersions This course will start with a detailed explanation about how dispersion is accomplished in rubber, including both liquids and solids. Next, each type of dispersion will be studied, including the common carriers and their capabilities. When discussing the polymer bound dispersion, several polymer types and combination will be examined. Finally, each type of dispersion will be explored as to their benefi ts and limitations. Introduction to Design of Experiments Webinar If you are a compounder, chemist, process engineer, factory troubleshooter, manufacturing supervisor, research or technical manager, you should consider this seminar. This seminar focuses on: Review of Basic Statistics What are Designed Experiments Introduction to Design of Experiments or 16 hours or 1.6 If you are a compounder, chemist, process engineer, factory troubleshooter, manufacturing supervisor, research or technical manager, you should consider this seminar. This seminar focuses on: Review of Basic Statistics What are Designed Experiments Key To Symbols Online Registration Certifi cate/ceus Awarded On-site E-learning International Rubber Division, ACS training programs are learning events, and a certificate and CEUs are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program. No test is given and participants are not certified. 12 RUBBER DIVISON, ACS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Understanding the Global Chemical- Supply Chain to the Rubber Industry This one-day course provides a current overview of the chemical supply chain for the rubber industry. This course also reviews the present and future international economics and its effects on this chemical supply chain to rubber producers, compounding ingredient manufacturers, custom mixers, rubber fabricators, molders, extruders and others. This course includes a 592 page textbook. By taking this course and using the textbook, the participant will understand the chemical connectivity of rubber compounding materials to their chemical feedstocks. On completion of this course, the participants should be able to directly link new commercial changes in 175 commonly used chemical feedstocks to hundreds of different rubber compounding ingredients. Course Outline: The course is divided into twelve sections: 1. Introduction and Macroeconomics 2. Strategic Raw Materials 3. General Purpose Elastomers 4. Specialty Elastomers 5. Textile Reinforcing Materials and Their Adhesive Systems 6. Thermoplastic Elastomers 7. Polyurethane 8. Carbon Black, Fillers, Reinforcing Agents and Coupling Agents 9. Process Oils, Synthetic Ester Plasticizers and Processing Aids 10. Curatives 11. Antioxidants, Antiozonants, Tackifi ers, Flame Retardants and Blowing Agents 12. Intermediate Feedstocks (includes the 30 vital intermediates, as well as 135 other critical chemical intermediates with information regarding availability) Chemistry and Technology of Polymeric Materials Used in Medical Device The course begins with an overview of the FDA systems, terminology and guidance documents for: classifi cations of devices, obtaining FDA approvals and pre-clinical testing, including biocompatibility and biodurability testing. Included by example in the foregoing and throughout the course are a broad range of medical devices, which are manufactured wholly or substantially from elastomeric and plastic polymeric materials. These include medical latex items such as: gloves, catheters, condoms; urethane, silicone, polyamide and polyolefi n catheters; thermoplastic elastomeric blood tubing; syringes and associated accessories; UHMW and polyurethane orthopedic implants; plastic bottles, packaging and closures; and others. Key properties, chemical characteristics, and testing and analytical methods related to requisite performance characteristics of materials used in a range of products are discussed. Finally, the course reviews methods of material modifi cation through chemical backbone modifications, surface treatments, incorporation of nano materials to achieve properties such as anti-microbial properties, electrical conductivity, improved blood compatibility and/or improved biodurabilty. Those Who Should Attend: This is intended as an introductory course for materials, quality and engineering personnel who have limited knowledge of rubber and plastic materials used in medical devices. The course may also be useful to management or sales professionals new to the medical device fi eld. There are no suggested technical pre-requisites for this course, one should need only have a general knowledge of rubber and plastics terminology to derive a significant benefi t. PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS VISIT WWW.RUBBER.ORG/SEMINARS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE. 13

PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS Introduction to Dispersions This course will start with a detailed explanation on how dispersion is accomplished in rubber, including both liquids and solids. Next, each type of dispersion will be studied, including the common carriers and their capabilities. When discussing the polymer bound dispersion, several polymer types and combination will be examined. Finally, each type of dispersion will be explored as to their benefi ts and limitations. Chemical Structures and Viscoelasticity of Rubber This course is designed to focus on the chemistry of rubber and the other compound ingredients and their effects on viscoelasticity rather than the mathematical models and laboratory methods of measuring rubber viscoelasticity. The viscoelastic models, theories and defi nitions are covered, but the main focus is on the rubber compounding side. The viscoelastic properties of non-tire mechanical goods and tires are discussed, versus their performance properties. Course Outline: 1. Viscoelastic Theory Elastic and Viscous Behavior a. Hooke s Law b. Newton Dashpot Model c. Brownian Motion d. Maxwell Model e. Kelvin-Voigt Model 2. Elastomer Phases with Temperature Change a. Glassy Region b. Glass Transition Region (Tg) c. Rubber Region d. Flow Region e. Time-Temperature Superposition Theory 3. Viscoelastic Properties Defi nitions a. Elastic Modulus b. Viscous Modulus c. Tan Delta d. Complex Modulus e. Loss Compliance 4. Laboratory Measurement of Viscoelastic Properties 5. Laboratory Viscoelastic Properties for Non-tire Rubber Applications 6. Laboratory Viscoelastic Properties for Tire Applications 7. Elastomer Chemical Structure and Viscoelastic Properties a. Elastomer Backbone Flexibility b. Bulkiness of the Side Groups c. Steric Hindrance d. Flexibility of Side Groups e. Symmetry of Side Groups f. Homogeneous Versus Heterogeneous Elastomers g. Molecular Weight h. Elastomer Branching i. Polymer Chemical Modification 8. Common Rubber Chemical Structures and Glass Transition Temperatures a. SBR, styrene butadiene rubber b. BR, butadiene rubber c. EPDM, ethylene propylene diene rubber d. IIR, CIIR, CIIR, butyl, bromobutyl and chlorobutyl rubbers e. NBR, HNBR, XNBR, butadiene acrylonitrile rubbers f. CR, polychloroprene rubber g. CSM, chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubber h. ECO, epichlorohydrin rubber i. ACM, polyacrylic rubber j. MQ, VMQ, PMQ, PVMQ, FVMQ, silicone rubbers k. AEM, ethylene acrylic rubber l. FKM, fluorocarbon rubber 9. Non-rubber Rubber Compound Ingredients and Viscoelastic Properties a. Carbon Black b. Mineral Fillers c. Plasticizers, Oils and Process Aids 10. Vulcanization System and Viscoelastic Properties Key To Symbols Online Registration Certifi cate/ceus Awarded On-site E-learning International 14 RUBBER DIVISON, ACS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Material Considerations for Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Products 7 hours CEUs:.7 This course is designed for engineers, chemists, material designers and supply chain specialists who are interested in learning more about materials that are used in pharmaceutical applications. There is a variety of regulations and expectations for these materials. After an overview of these is presented, in-depth training will focus on the selection and qualifi cation of materials. Learning objectives for this course include: developing an understanding of regulatory and industry expectations for materials used in pharmaceutical applications. learning how to use various tools to effectively select and test materials. becoming familiar with practical approaches to meet regulatory and industry expectations. Cure Chemistry for Rubber 7 hours CEUs:.7 This course will be a comprehensive review on the chemistry of rubber curing. It will include sulfur curing along with the majority of the common and not so common curatives types. Next will be a section on sulfur donors and their effect on the curing chemistry. Then peroxide curing will be covered, including the common available peroxides with their advantages and disadvantages along with a short section on co-agents. Finally, there will be sections on unconventional cure systems including resins cures and other unique cure chemistries. PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS Silicone Basics This course will cover the following topics: Silicone Characteristics and Benefi ts Different Types (focus primarily on VMQ, not fl uro or phenyl) How it is Made Why it is Different Than Other Materials Curing Silica Powders Additives for Different Properties and Applications HCR Processing LSR Differences Properties and Processing Q&A Rubber Division, ACS training programs are learning events, and a certificate and CEUs are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program. No test is given and participants are not certified. VISIT WWW.RUBBER.ORG/SEMINARS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE. 15

PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS Rubber Bonding - Intro to Application 1 CEUs: 1.4 If your operations include or will include the bonding of rubber compounds to solid substrates (metals, plastics, etc.) and you want to learn about the chemistry, mechanics and overall methods for achieving and evaluating such bonds, this course will expose you to all those subjects and more. You will progress through learning the theories of bonding to detailed discussions of actual factory practices for consistent, durable bonds. The fi rst day of the course will cover: the history and evolution of rubber bonding. test methods for rubber bonds and their meaning. how various bond chemistries work and interact with vulcanization chemistry. examples of bonding studies. specialized new bonding technologies. basic troubleshooting the bonding process. The second day will progress into much more detailed examination of the nuts and bolts of: the many varieties of available primers and adhesives. selection of particular adhesives for both different types of elastomers and different molding methods. a thorough examination of the kinds of surface preparations needed to optimize bond strength. discussion of various application methods for adhesives and the required equipment. more discussion of bond testing and evaluation. analysis of poor or failed bonds and how it can lead to discovery of a robust bonding technique. Material Selection or or.8 We can review your existing part design or new product for robustness while suggesting alternate materials for cost reduction. We provide suggestions that will help you mold better arts, reduce scrap rates and ultimately lead to a less costly launch of a new product. Rubber Division, ACS training programs are learning events, and a certificate and CEUs are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program. No test is given and participants are not certified. 16 RUBBER DIVISON, ACS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Haz Com Training with OSHA s Globally Harmonized Standard (GHS) The implementation of the GHS impacts virtually every employer in the U.S. It establishes new rules for hazardous chemicals in transportation, workplace use and consumer use. Key points of change include: the replacement of Material Safety Data Sheets with Safety Data Sheets. new hazard symbols or pictograms. new labels and labeling requirements. new standardized hazard classifi cations. new universal 4 digit codes for identifying chemical information. OSHA began the switch to the GHS in Sept. 2006 to improve worker safety and health by increasing the quality and consistency of information provided to workers, employers and chemical users by adopting a standardized approach to hazard classifi cation. The government safety organization believes updating the HCS will result in the prevention of 318 non-lost-workday injuries and illnesses, 203 lost-workday injuries and illnesses, 64 chronic illnesses and 43 fatalities. The net benefi ts of the proposed rule are estimated to be $754 million annually. Preliminarily, estimates for the total annualized cost of compliance with the proposed rule are approximately $97 million. OSHA requires all employers to train employees on the new elements of the GHS, in addition to the previous requirements of the HCS standard. Laboratory Safety 2 hours CEUs:.2 This course will review the following: personal protection equipment machine safety-mills, mixers, presses, calendars chemical handling-msds reviews-chemical disposal-labeling tcsa right to know ergomonics general site safety Protecting Your Intellectual Property Topic 1: Documenting Your Ideas What to document. Why document? How to document. How long to keep documentation. What not to document. Topic 2: Patent vs. Trade Secret What s the difference? What is a patent, how do you get one, what does a patent do (and not do) for you? What is a trade secret, how do you establish and protect one, what does a trade secret do (and not do) for you? How do you decide which is better? Topic 3: Protecting Technology From Off-Shore Misappropriation What legal procedures are available for protecting your technology in foreign countries? In addition (where appropriate legal mechanisms are unavailable or inadequate), what practical steps can be taken to protect your innovations and trade secret formulations, processes and know-how from misappropriation by low-cost, off-shore production partners or licensees? Topic 4: What About Contractors, Former Colleagues and Other Culprits? How to keep your technology from walking out the door with contractors or departing employees. Confl ict between former employers legitimately protectable trade secrets vs. former employees right to make a living using experience gained from previous jobs. Criminal theft of trade secrets (What to Do When the Wolf s Already Been Through the Door). Who Should Attend? Business and technical people at various levels: CTOs; VPs or Managers of Engineering or R&D; Development, Design or Production Engineers; Chemists; Lab Personnel; Project Managers; Marketing and M&A Strategists; Sales Personnel; Supply Chain Personnel Rubber Recycling & Applications 7 hours CEUs:.7 The following topics will be covered: Basics of Recycled Rubber, Market Trends, Recycling Processes, Applications of Recycled Rubber, Testing, Cost Factors, Compounding with Recycled Rubber and Fire Hazard Prevention and Control in Recycled Rubber Processing, Storage and Applications. This seminar is designed for rubber recyclers, rubber recycling equipment managers, engineers, R&D and marketing personnel working in rubber recycling. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & LEGISLATION VISIT WWW.RUBBER.ORG/SEMINARS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE. 17

BUSINESS How to Get Better Sales Results From Your Marketing Efforts As a business professional or sales and marketing executive responsible for the success of your product or business, you always need to: fi nd cost-effective ways to increase awareness and warm up cold calls. increase lead generation to more quickly convert a prospect into a customer. improve your marketing skills by using press releases in non-traditional ways. reduce your overall advertising budget without sacrificing effectiveness. develop more targeted direct response marketing campaigns. In just, you will leave this workshop better equipped to: develop a marketing program that pays for itself. write press releases that get results. evaluate marketing programs to suggest improvements that increase results and not the budget. measure marketing responses to more clearly quantify those results. Product Development a Portfolio Management Approach Are you managing your resources or are they managing you? You gain a clear understanding of portfolio management importance and integration with other management processes through exposure to best practice methods and tools. You learn the difference between portfolio and bucket management, plus when to apply each and which strategy works for new and developing markets vs. mature markets. Rounding out the workshop is an opportunity for you to share experiences and concerns. In this 4-hour workshop, managers responsible for the development of new product initiatives learn how to: analyze business and development programs. focus limited corporate resources. satisfy signifi cant internal and external demands. Excel Tools & Tricks for Sales & Marketing Professionals - Basic - Advanced Whether you are a Power User of Excel or just an average daily user who works with spreadsheets, this workshop will provide strategies to use Excel more effi ciently and effectively to enhance productivity and leverage business data that already exists in your company systems. Often, the downsizing of departments and consolidation of companies within the rubber industry lead to independent databases of information. Data management and analysis tools within Excel can be used as a bridge to legacy data systems and provide those who master such tools with a real competitive advantage in the marketplace. Excel is not only a tool to calculate business data, but a strategic weapon to communicate data observations and react more quickly to market changes. Attendees of this workshop will gain skills in these areas: How to work smarter (not harder) through proper planning and layout techniques- designing the spreadsheet with the end message in mind How to use pivot tables and pivot charts to identify trends and opportunities, strategically communicate the data s message and support your recommendations Using database tools (Sort, Filter, Subtotals, Data Validation) to more quickly consolidate and summarize data from multiple sources How to effectively share workbooks, protect from data loss, and track changes made by other team members Use of advanced analysis tools (Solver, Goal Seek & Scenario Manager) to set up business models for sales mixes, staff scheduling or other management decisions Understanding how the above tools will allow you to add value to your company s bottom line and be more successful in your daily business decisions This seminar will benefi t any user of Excel, including sales and marketing staff, business managers, technical managers and researchers, or owners/principals. A basic foundation of Excel is needed as the pace will not be that of a novice user. Attendees will leave with a workbook outlining the tools discussed with examples relevant to the industry, allowing them to put into action what they learned immediately. Rubber Division, ACS training programs are learning events, and a certificate and CEUs are awarded to participants upon successful completion of the program. No test is given and participants are not certified. 18 RUBBER DIVISON, ACS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Project Management By managing projects from conception through successful launch, this service provides expertise in conjunction with equipment selection. Orbital works in a total project management capacity or in a complimentary fashion with the client s internal team on special projects and strategic initiatives. Cradle to Grave - New Concepts, Plastic Parts Tooling Transfers Turn-key Systems Integration Machine Transfers Managing an Effective Job Search: Interviewing Skills BUSINESS Managing an Effective Job Search: Targeting the Job Market Webinar The Managing an Effective Job Search webinar consists of the following 60-minute core module: Targeting the Job Market- making an assessment of one s strengths, accomplishments, goals and values. It also covers the ways for discovering job opportunities with an emphasis on networking. If you re looking for a new career, this is a great webinar to start with. You will focus on you and your value so it s easier to fi nd the right fi t. Managing an Effective Job Search: Resume Preparation Webinar The Managing an Effective Job Search webinar consists of the following 60-minute core module: Interviewing Skills - the structure and logic of screening interviews and site interviews and how to prepare effectively for them. It concludes with a brief discussion of assessing job offers. Nervous? Been out of the job search game awhile? Take this webinar and learn what your body language is telling someone else. It s also important to think about key interviewing questions ahead of time so you can answer them better, while more effectively giving a better picture of who you are. Key To Symbols Online Registration Webinar The Managing an Effective Job Search webinar consists of the following 60-minute core module: Resume Preparation - the logic and format of creating an effective resume and tailoring it for specifi c job openings The resume you send in is the most important part. It s the one thing that get s your foot in the door and it has to sell you. This webinar will give you examples of a good resume and one that is too wordy or needs to highlight your skills more. Certifi cate/ceus Awarded On-site E-learning International VISIT WWW.RUBBER.ORG/SEMINARS FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER ONLINE. 19

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