IFAI Expo 2018

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How Do You Know the Chemicals You Choose Will Meet Customer Requirements? (Room 306)

15 Oct 18
4:40 PM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: E-Textiles Discussion, Pre-Expo Conference: Advanced Textiles

We need chemicals to make products. Whether to meet specific consumer demands, offer various performance features, meet price points or create innovative new products, the industry must use chemicals. Are some chemicals better than others? Yes. Can we substitute chemicals that are ‘greener’? You bet. Is there an easy way to chart a path toward greener chemistry? Absolutely. We'll discuss: 1. the needs and expectations of the industry 2. the direction industry initiatives are moving 3. how smart choices in chemical selection are made 4 why relying on safety data sheets and other technical documents may not be enough to reassure your customers 5. a practical solution for meeting customer requirements while protecting the proprietary information of your chemical suppliers You don't have to care your own path through researching, testing and finding sources.