[U.K, September, 2003]
SATRA talks restricted substances in Far Eastby
SATRA Press Office
SATRA is planning series of seminars in the Far East in October to highlight current European legislation on restricted chemicals and substances, commonly found in some footwear and other consumer products.
SATRA chemist John Hubbard will explain the common restricted substances, such as: Chrome VI, Pentachlorophenol (PCP), Azo dyestuffs (aromatic amines), Formaldehyde, Di Octyl Phthalates (DOPs), Latex, Organotins. Discussions will also focus on the transition metals: Antimony, Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, Selenium, Barium, Chromium and Mercury.
Venues and dates are: Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre on October 20; Royal Lagoon Hotel, Dongguan, China on October 21; Evergreen Hotel, Taichung, Taiwan on October 23 and Thai Tanning Association, Bangkok, Thailand on October 25.
Attendance is US$100 per delegate. For more details contact Austin Simmons at SATRA on:
SATRA
Technology Centre
SATRA House, Rockingham Road, Kettering,
Northamptonshire, NN16 9JH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1536 410000. Fax: +44 (0)1536 410626
e-mail: info@satra.co.uk
Website: http://www.satra.co.uk
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