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Using Mass Balance Raw Materials in Adhesives and Sealants ~ FREE

Using Mass Balance Raw Materials in Adhesives and Sealants ~ FREE

FREE WEBINAR

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EDT)

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Event Details

Abstract:

While a large amount of information is available on the Mass Balance approach, it remains a difficult subject to understand.  This webinar will attempt to provide a basic understanding of the Mass Balance approach, why it is important for the Adhesive and Sealant Industry,  the Sustainability advantages it provides overall and for the manufacturer. The difference between a segregated biocontent approach as well as the difference between verifiable and attributed biocontent will be explained.  It will be shown why the Mass Balance approach is essential for long-term transition to a more Sustainable future. Challenges to successful adoption of the Mass Balance approach will also be presented.

Objectives: 

  1. Basic understanding of the Mass Balance approach and how it helps achieve Scope 3 reduction targets
  2. Why the Mass Balance approach is necessary for a long term transition to biosourced content
  3. Advantages provided by use of the Mass Balance Approach
  4. An understanding of the products available using the Mass Balance Approach and companies using it
  5. An understanding of the hurdles to adoption of the Mass Balance approach

Agenda:

  1. What is Sustainability in the Adhesive and Sealant Market
  2. What is the Mass Balance Approach and how does it contribute to Sustainability
  3. Why is the Mass Balance Approach essential to a long term transition to biobased raw materials
  4. What challenges does the adoption of Mass Balance present to Adhesive and Sealant suppliers

Who Should Attend:

Professionals in  technical functions in Building and construction, paper board, packaging and transportation market segments will benefit from this webinar. Don't miss this webinar if you are in Research and development, Technical services and application or Sales and Marketing. 

SPEAKER

John Brandt
Covestro

John received his BS in Chemistry and a Masters in Polymer Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University. He began his Covestro career in the Coatings laboratory in 1988. In 1997 he became a Key Account Manager for Adhesives and in 2000 transferred to Germany and worked in both Dormagen and Leverkusen, where he was named commercial head of the Adhesives and Sealants business for Europe in 2003. After his return to the US in 2005, John served in a number of roles in the Functional Films, Cosmetic Raw Materials and Carbon Nanotubes businesses. In 2012 John rejoined the Coatings and Adhesives organization has since served as North American Technical Manager for UV Curable Coatings, Infrastructure and Adhesives and Sealants.