Book online now at www.plasticisers-conference.com

European Plastics News and ECPI (European Council for Plasticisers and Intermediates) are pleased to announce another collaborative conference for 2012.

Join us in Brussels, Belgium, along with speakers, representing the various areas of the plasticisers industry, such as BASF, ECPI, ECVM, ExxonMobil, IHS Chemical, Imperial College of London, University of Edinburgh, Sanquin Blood Bank, Solvay and many others.

Follow us on Twitter @plasticiserscon

Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th December 2012. Le Méridien Hotel, Carrefour de l’Europe 3,Brussels 1000, Belgium

This year’s conference will focus on:l Recent developments on plasticisers and phthalates, l VinylPlus programme, l Recycling of soft PVC, l The latest trends – biobased plasticisers,l Global economic outlook of the PVC market, l Progress on the restriction/authorisation of DEHP and traditional

industry communications.

As well as providing you with the opportunity to network with a broad range of key players from the plasticisers industry.

Organised by

In association with

COMMITTED TO THE SCIENCE OF SAFETY

European Council forPlasticisers and Intermediates

Media partners

Gold sponsors

Sponsored by

Platinum sponsor

This event will be a vital platform for members of the plasticisers industry to learn about the latest developments in the sector, network with company representatives and establish new collaborations.

The conference itself will cover a range of current plasticisers applications and technologies.

Here is a sample of the keynote sessions that make this a must-attend event:

l Hear from Maggie Saykali at the ECPI on recent developments and trends in plasticisers

l Dr Angelika Langsch from BASF on Human biomonitoring with phthalate and non-phthalate plasticisers

l Roger Mottram, from Ineos Chlorvinyls, session on flexible PVC – moving from “doing less harm” to “doing more good”

l Michael Smith from IHS Chemicals, asks the question – ‘Global PVC 2013 – are better times ahead?’

And much more

To discuss sponsorship opportunities please contact Levent Tounjer, Tel: +44 (0)20 8253 9623, Email: ltounjer@crain.com

www.plasticisers-conference.com

Forthcoming events 2012

Register online at: www.plasticisers-conference.comConference enquiries: Tel: +44 (0)20 8253 9621 Email: epnconferences@crain.com

Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th December 2012. Le Méridien Hotel, Brussels, Belgium

Crain Communications / European Plastics News reserves the right to cancel or alter the programme at any time

Plastics Caps and Closures 20 & 21 November, BrusselsPlastics in Medical Devices Europe27 & 28 November, Brussels

For a full list of forthcoming conferences and events please visit our website: www.plastics-events.com

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities

15:00 Afternoon refreshments

15.30 Soft PVC recycling in EU27 – facts and perspectives l What is recycled today in soft PVC? l Some concrete cases l VinylPlus commitment l The Recovinyl activities l The legacy additives issue Jean-Pol Verlaine, Technical Marketing

Development Rigid and Flexible Films and Sheets, Solvin PVC Producer

Eric Criel, Managing Director, Recovinyl

16:00 Round table session Round table discussion with today’s speakers and

audience Moderated by a Journalist

17:00 Networking drinks followed by dinner hosted by ECPI

Day Two – Wednesday 5th December

08:30 Refreshments

09:30 Chairman’s opening remarks Dr Rainer Otter, Head Regulatory Affairs/Advocacy,

BASF

10:00 Flexible PVC - moving from “doing less harm” to “doing more good”

l Frequently the PVC and plasticiser industry communicates about ‘risk reduction’, ‘emissions reduction’, ‘improving life cycle assessments’, ‘reducing carbon footprints’ and ‘improving sustainability profile’. Such messages are all about “doing less harm”

l Examine more positive measures relating to how flexible PVC products can “do more good”

l Case studies and examples relating to the importance of product performance total cost of ownership considerations, and policy measures that could help industry capitalise on performance and cost advantages.

Roger Mottram, Environmental and Regulatory Affairs Manager, INEOS CHLORVINYLS LTD

10:30 Scientific developments and evaluations of HMW phthalates

Dr Robert A Barter, Section Head – Environmental Sciences ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc.

11:00 Morning refreshments

11:30 In Vitro evaluation of the quality of red blood cells collected and stored in systems completely free of DEHP plasticised materials

l Why avoid DEHP as plasticiser for blood bags l Alternatives to DEHP l Use of non DEHP blood bags l Collection l Component preparation l Component quality l Toxicity and leakage of DEHP versus alternatives l Next steps for blood bank

Day One – Tuesday 4th December

08.30 Registration and refreshments

09.30 Chairman’s opening remarks Nigel Sarginson, Oxo Europe REACH and Product

Stewardship and Regulatory Affairs Advisor, ExxonMobil Petroleum

10:00 Recent developments and trends in plasticisers l European plasticiser market: facts and figures l Regulatory update for the various categories of

plasticisers l Research update on phthalates l Communication tools and database available Maggie Saykali, Sector Group Manager, ECPI

10:30 Global Market 2013 – are better times ahead? l 2012 was pretty rough l Global construction outlook l Winners and losers l Changing PVC trade patterns l What to expect in 2013 and beyond? Michael D Smith, Director Chlor-Alkali & PVC, IHS

Chemical

11:00 Morning refreshments

11:30 The VinylPlus sustainability programme – learning and progress

l Controlled-loop management of end of life PVC l Addressing stakeholder’s concerns on

organochlorine emissions l Reviewing the use of PVC additives and move

towards more sustainable additives systems l Sustainable energy use l Sustainability awareness Dr Brigitte Dero, General Manager, European

Council of Vinyl Manufacturers (ECVM)

12:00 A new look at the assessment of alternative plasticisers in paste PVC formulations

l Different plasticisers were assessed in Paste PVC formulations in comparison with general purpose phthalates

l Properties like rheology, efficiency, volatility, migration, air release, thermal stability, gelation and foamability of alternative (bio-based or not) plasticisers were measured

l Results were compared with solubility parameters estimations in order to determine the applicability of this property in the prediction of plasticiser performance. Tg calculations via molecular dynamics (MAPS) were also included in this work.

Daniel Ortiz Martinz, Technical Marketing Development Manager, Solvay

12:30 Question and answer session

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Presentation: Communicating science Nick Andrews, Senior Vice-President and Senior

Partner, Fleishman Hillard

14:30 Presentation: The policy maker’s perspective Julie Girling, member of the European Parliament

Dr Dirk de Korte, Principal Investigator, Department of Blood Cell Research & Department of Product and Process Development, Sanquin Blood Bank

12:00 DEHP update: authorisation and the regulatory framework

l Applying for authorisation under REACH l Regulatory risk management in a business context l Science and politics Linda-Jean Cockcroft, Chairperson of the DEHP

Authorisation Task Force

12:30 Question and answer session

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Phthalate effects on the human male: species and age-dependent differences and relevance to disease

l Species comparison of phthalate effects on steroidogenesis in vitro and in vivo

l Species comparison of phthalate effects on germ cells in vitro and in vivo

l Mechanisms of phthalate action Dr Richard Sharpe, MRC Human Reproductive

Sciences Unit, University of Edinburgh

14:30 Is the current approach to risk assessment appropriate for compounds affecting the endocrine system?

l Toxicological profile of endocrine-active compounds

l The current toxicity testing system l Mode of action and data gaps l Nature of the dose-response relationship l Consequences of combined exposure and their

assessment Dr Alan Boobis, Department of Medicine, Imperial

College, London

15:00 Afternoon refreshments

15:30 Human biomonitoring with phthalate and non-phthalate plasticisers

l Phthalates in public discussions l Principle of human biomonitoring l How to find a good biomarker l Typical metabolism of phthalates l Study protocol, analytics and excretion l Exposure of the general population and level of

exposure l Main route of uptake of phthalates l House dust – humans at risk? l Ongoing research and acceptance Dr Angelika Langsch, Manager Regulatory Affairs/

Advocacy, BASF

16:00 Round table session Round table discussion with today’s speakers and

audience Moderated by a Journalist

17:00 Close of conference

With the persuasive endorsement of an authoritative industry event behind you, conference sponsorship is a proven method of strategically positioning your business and brands alongside the very latest industry thinking and innovations.

By linking your name with one of our targeted advertising campaigns for a European Plastics News conference and harnessing the trusted relationship we have with our audiences, you will elevate your brand’s values ahead of the competition, achieving increased recognition plus enhanced credibility with your customer base.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Data protectionBy entering your details in the fields above, you agree to allow European Plastics News, PRW, Plastics News, Crain Communications and companies associated with this event to contact you (by mail, email, telephone or fax) regarding their services. If you do not wish to receive such communications please contact us in writing. If you do not wish to receive mailings from other carefully selected companies please tick ❑

Please noteThe conference fee covers entrance to all sessions, conference documentation and available papers, refreshment breaks, lunch and networking drinks reception on Tuesday 4th December 2012. Hotel accommodation is not included.

Booking conditionsA confirmation email will be sent to you on receipt of your booking. Payment must be received one week before the conference. Registrations made less than two weeks before the conference must provide credit card details to secure the booking.

Conference languageEnglish. Please note that no translation service will be provided.

Travel insuranceYou are advised to take out appropriate travel insurance, as we will not accept any liability for travelling, accommodation or other expenses incurred as a consequence of a possible conference cancellation or postponement. In any event, Crain Communications Ltd will not accept liability for any loss, including incidental or consequential damages, etc other than a refund of the delegate ticket if purchased.

Cancellations / substitutionsCancellations made before 8th September 2012: 10% of invoice total.Cancellations made between 9th September and 8th October 2012: 50% of invoice total.Cancellations made after 8th October 2012: 100% of invoice total.Substitutions can be made at any time. Cancellations/Substitutions must be made in writing.Important notice – Bookings received less than two weeks before the conference date can only be paid by credit card.

Access and dietary requirementsTo help us ensure that all delegates attending the conference are able to participate fully, please let us know about any special access or dietary requirements you may have.

Crain Communications / European Plastics News reserves the right to cancel or alter the programme at any time.

© Crain Communications 2012

Venue

Le Méridien Brussels, Carrefour de l’Europe 3, Brussels 1000, Belgium

How to registerPlease check the website for conference programme updatesTel: +44 (0) 20 8253 9621Fax: +44 (0) 20 8253 9652Email: EPNconferences@crain.comOnline: www.plasticisers-conference.comPost: Crain Communications Limited, 4th Floor, Carolyn House, 22-26 Dingwall Road Croydon, Surrey CR0 9XF, UK

The fastest and easiest way to secure your place is online at www.plasticisers-conference.com.

Alternatively return this form by email. Please use BLOCK CAPITALS and complete in full

Title (Dr/Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms) .................................. First name ..................................................................................................................

Surname .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Company name ................................................................................ Job Title ..............................................................................................

Department ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Address ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Country ........................................................................................................ Postcode ..........................................................................................

Email ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Tel ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Fax ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Booking contact (Sec/PA) ........................................................ Tel. no ....................................................................................................

I have read the cancellation policy and agree with the terms and conditions.

Signature ..................................................................................................... Date .......................................................................................................

*Please note that a €10 admin fee will be charged for manual bookings.

Normal rate for all bookings received after Friday 26th October 2012 of €1,199 + applicable VAT* per delegate.

* VAT will be charged at 21% Belgian VAT

I enclose a Cheque with my registration form made payable to Crain Communications

Inc. for € ..............................................................................................

Please debit my card - Visa ❑ Mastercard ❑ Maestro ❑ for €.................................................................

Card No

Expiry date / Valid from (if applicable) /

Issue No. (if applicable) Security code

Signature ........................................................................................................................ Date ........................................................................

If paying by bank transfer/wire please send your payment to:Bank: NatWest Bank, Piccadilly & New Bond Street Branch, 63-65 Piccadilly, London W1J 0AJAccount Name: Crain Communications LimitedEuro Account Number: 55 002 48021903Sort Code: 50-41-01IBAN: GB65NWBK60721148021903BIC: NWBKGB2L

Please state your EU VAT registration number: ...........................................................................................................................................

PLEASE QUOTE THE CONFERENCE NAME AND DELEGATE’S NAME IN YOUR CORRESPONDENCE

Delegate details Please photocopy this form to register further delegates.

Payment Please note that payment must be received one week before the conference

Register online at www.plasticisers-conference.com

Tuesday 4th – Wednesday 5th December 2012. Le Méridien Hotel, Brussels, Belgium

Delegate Rates Please register delegate(s) for the Normal rate for all bookings received after Friday 26th October of €1,199 + applicable VAT* per delegate.

* VAT will be charged at 21% Belgian VAT.

Group discounts are available. Please contact epnconferences@crain.com for further information.

Accommodation Accommodation is not included in the registration fee. A limited number of bedrooms at a discounted rate per night have been arranged for delegates at the hotel in Brussels.

To book your room, please contact beds@venuesearch.co.uk quoting the event name. All bookings will require a credit card.

If you require alternative accommodation options or wish to book your accommodation and travel all in one please contact our travel agent, Baxter Hoare who will be able to assist you.

Telephone: +44 (0)207 407 5492 Fax: +44 (0)207 378 7439 Email: events@baxterhoare.com