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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 Palatine to host HALT Seminar– posted 8.18.09

Trace Laboratories, Inc. and Chart Industries are pleased to host the seminar:

HALT Testing: A Practical Approach

September 3, 2009
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Trace Laboratories, Inc,
Palatine, IL

Seminar Includes:

Part 1: What is HALT?

Background:
-Testing Reliability
-HALT Theory

Components of HALT:
-HALT Stress Test Profile
-HASS Development

Setup:
-HALT Planning
-Fixturing
-Monitoring

Part 2: Why Do HALT?
Advantages and Disadvantages
Case Studies
Typical Failures
Financial Value

Question and Answer
Demo/Lab Workshop/HALT Laboratory Tour

Part 3: Site Preparation
Test Equipment
Site Preparation
Safety
LN2 Tanks and Lines

Cost: $99.00 per person

For more information on the seminar,
please contact us at 847-934-5300 or
info@tracelabs.com

Act fast - space is limited.

Trace Laboratories, Inc.
1150 W. Euclid Avenue
Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: 847-934-5300
Email: info@tracelabs.com