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Technical Spotlight - Bisphenol-A (BPA)
BPA is used to make polycarbonate plastics, including baby bottles, sports bottles, reusable food and drink containers, bicycle helmets, CDs and DVDs. It is also an ingredient in the epoxy resins used to line metal cans. A number of laboratory studies have linked BPA — a synthetic estrogen — to birth defects, low birth weight, cancer, early puberty and other health problems in rats. However, 11 safety agencies around the world have said that BPA is safe for use in food-contact applications.

Technical Spotlight - Organotins
Organotin compounds have been used as heat stabilizers in PVC, biocides, wood preservatives, and marine anti-fouling agents. There are 4 classes of organotins with tri-substituted organotin compounds having the most toxic effects on the environment. These compounds are endocrine-disruptors and cause severe reproductive effects in aquatic organisms. There are also concerns in regards to neurotoxic and immunotoxic effects in higher animals.

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Trace's Chris Finch Recognized for Contributions to IEST– posted 4.8.09

Trace Laboratories, Inc. is pleased to announce that The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST) has named Chris Finch the recipient of the 2009 John Martin Outstanding New Member Award.

Chris Finch, the Technical Sales Manager at Trace Laboratories, received the award for his contribution to the IEST Select Site education program in arranging and hosting a field tour and demonstration. He has also stepped forward to actively support the IEST Chicago Chapter. The IEST is an international technical organization of engineers, scientists, and educators that provides industry training, technology updates, and community networking to support product design, test, contamination control and reliability. The IEST annually recognizes the technical achievements of its members.

The formal announcement of the award will be made as part of the ESTECH 2009 Awards Luncheon on May 6, 2009 in Schaumburg, Illinois.

"The IEST is an ideal organization for Trace Laboratories due to their support and training of the engineering community," said Chris Finch. "I'm pleased to be affiliated with and recognized by the IEST."

For more information about IEST, please visit www.iest.org. To learn about Trace’s new capabilities, or for information on any of Trace’s full range of independent, internationally accredited testing capabilities, please contact: Trace Laboratories, Inc., 1150 W. Euclid Ave, Palatine, IL 60067. Phone: (847)934-5300 Email:info@tracelabs.com. Web: www.tracelabs.com.