NE NASF: Surface Finishing Regional Conference

Dates:
Start date: Nov 03, 2023


Location: Newport Harbor Island Resort
1 Goat Island
Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Description: In 2019, after the EPA finalized the designation of 20 chemical substances as high priority for risk evaluation, it has been moving quickly through the process required by TSCA to evaluate any unreasonable risks they may present to human health or the environment. Included in these high-risk chemicals are Methylene chloride, Perchloroethylene, n-Propyl Bromide (1-Bromopropane) and Trichlorethylene. Any actions taken by the EPA will have an impact on metal parts fabricators that use these chemicals for cleaning. This presentation will discuss.

• Actions to date that the EPA has taken with regard to chlorinated/fluorinated/brominated solvents.
• Risk mitigation regulations by other regulating bodies
• State and producer initiatives

Presenter: Jeff Davis, Sr. Vice President Jeff has over 40 years of experience in sales, marketing, training, and public speaking.  He has been involved with the marketing and sales of chlorinated, fluorinated, and alternative solvents since 1982 beginning with Diamond Shamrock and then with Hubbard-Hall. His experience at Hubbard-Hall has included recommending various solvents, equipment, and testing protocols for a wide range of cleaning requirements from industrial vapor degreasing to precision and electronics cleaning.  Jeff is a Beta Gamma Sigma honors graduate with a master’s degree in business administration.