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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 Laboratories Expands Large Chamber Capabilities– posted 8.7.09

PALATINE, IL - With the addition of two new walk-in style chambers, Trace Laboratories, Inc., a full-service, internationally accredited, independent testing organization, has added both capacity and versatility to their environmental simulation test capabilities. The chambers are capable of testing large equipment or assemblies and can simulate or duplicate a large range of temperature and humidity environments. Multi-unit storage/warehousing exposures and validation of industry requirements for the automotive, telecom, military, medical, and aerospace industries are just a few of the applications of these Espec chambers.

Two chambers mean less lead-time, better match to sample size, and the ability to run tests in parallel.

Some highlights of the chambers:

1000 cu. ft. chamber interior dimensions 181" wide x 158" deep x 94" high
350 cu. ft. chamber interior dimensions 62" wide x 108" deep x 94" high
Temperature Range:-65?C to 85?C
Humidity Range:10 to 95% RH
Airflow:4000 CFM
Floor-level entrance
4,000 pound capability/loading dock and fork-lift
Versatile powering and monitoring via external controllers
Compressor cooled (not Liquid Nitrogen) to support internal product monitoring

Call by November 1st and reference WIC809 to receive a 10% discount on walk-in chamber testing and to hear about Trace’s additional testing solutions. Please contact: Trace Laboratories, Inc., 1150 W. Euclid Ave., Palatine, IL 60067. Phone: 847-934-5300. Fax: 847-934-4600. Web: www.tracelabs.com. Email: info@tracelabs.com.

About Trace Laboratories, Inc.: Established over 30 years ago, Trace offers state-of-the-art testing, qualification, analysis, automation, and training in the areas of compliance, life cycle testing, printed circuit board design and best practices. Trace Laboratories has the ability to design and fabricate automation equipment for long-term reliability testing. Trace Laboratories, Inc. has facilities in Baltimore, MD, Palatine, IL, Carthage, IL, and Shanghai, China.