Polymer Consultant Expert in Softgel Capsule Technology and Paint Ball Formulation and ManufacturingSoftgel capsule technology for pharmaceuticals and recreational products.Chemical research related to medical polymers, analytical methods and personal care and cosmetic product formulation.Formulation of paintball fills, shells and colors.Paintball manufacturing technology.Independent Consultant, 2000 - PresentPolymer processing and paintball manufacturing technology.R. P. Scherer, Clearwater, FL, Technical Service Scientist, 1993 - 2000Devel...

Vinyl compound design of erasers and plastic lead for pencil, including designing and installing extruder line for eraser toppers and plug erasers.Vinyl compound design of erasers and plastic lead for pencil, including designing and installing extruder line for eraser toppers and plug erasers.Product development for deck coating, cement resurfacing and fire retardant coatings for orientated strand board (OSB).Worked on highly durable exterior moisture cure products to replace epoxy in stone aggregates floors, plastic primers for polyethylene and permanent anti-graffiti coatings.Designed a new type of extruder mixing head and exit dye so th...

Organic Synthesis, Custom Synthesis, Polymer Synthesis, Monomer Synthesis, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Outsourcing, Chemical Purchasing, Specialty Chemicals, Marketing and SalesOrganic synthesis, synthetic route scouting, optimize synthetic route, synthetic method development, process research, production optimization, reaction conditions optimization and organic synthesis literature search.Polymer modification, polymer synthesis and monomer synthesis.Formulation development and formulation reverse engineering.Pharmaceutical intermediates: Biocides, adhesives and sealants, antioxidants, catalysts, coatings, corrosion inhibitors, cosmetic...

Chemical Engineer Specializing in Cosmetic and Consumer Product Development in hair care, skin care, sun care, manufacturing and formulationCosmetic and consumer product development consultant, specializing in hair care, skin care, sun care, manufacturing and formulation.Introduction of new consumer products.Development of new ingredients for household, personal care and pharmaceutical products.Hair care, skin care, antiperspirant, household cleaning product and detergent products as well as raw materials related to each.REACH regulations and chemical ingredient product development.Development of polymers and surfactants for use in these v...

Ph.D. Chemical Engineer: Cellulosic, Water Soluble Polymers, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) and Cationic and Hydrophobic DerivativesProcess scale-up, new product commercialization innovation and optimization.Chemical engineer specialized experience in the processing of hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC).Particular processing of cationic and hydrophobic derivatives of HEC and functional aluminum phosphate pigments.Certified Six Sigma Black Belt adept at leading cross-functional project teams to increase production capacity, improve product quality and reduce capital and operating costs.Pilot plant design, construction, start-up, and management.Alu...

Elastomeric Formulation Expert in the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device IndustriesElastodynamics formulation development in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.Pharmaceutical rubber manufacturing procedures, SOP's and work instructions.Validation procedures for installing and qualifying new mixing and extrusion equipment used in processing rubber.Rubber replacement formulations.Ultra clean elastomeric formulations.Independent Consultant, PresentHelvoet Pharma, Pennsauken, NJ, Polymer Science Manager, 2007 - 2009Managed the pharmaceutical rubber f...

Ph.D Organic Chemist Consultant with Expertise in Fragrance Regulatory Compliance in U.S., Canada, and Europe including TSCA and GHS ExpertiseFragrance regulatory compliance U.S., Canada and Europe.TSCA (Hazard Assessments and Classifications) and GHS (Globally Harmonized System) identify requirements, chemical control requirements and labeling.U.S. PMN (Premanufacture Notices) and Canadian CEPA registrations.California PR 65, The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.Trained and proficient: EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), GLP (Good Laboratory Practice Standards) and GMP, (Good Manufacturing Practice) in compliance and repo...

Adhesives Consultant Specializing in Adhesive Tapes and Raw Material Sourcing For Flexible LaminatesTechnical Consultant for the manufacture of rubber molded product, rollers, metal to rubber bonded parts, acid proof tank lining, V belts, and extruded parts.Manufacture of specialty adhesive tapes.Research and development of pressure sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives and sealants.Specialty raw material sourcing for adhesive tape industry, foam converters and the flexible laminate industry.Quality management and continuous improvement.U...

Chemical Engineering in Pollution Free Chemical Synthesis: Renewable Petrochemical ResourcesPolymer development from resin to end application in paints, coatings adhesives and market.Phenolic resins: Water base, solvent base and natural phenol base.Acrylic resins: Emulsions, Cumulative Energy Demand, (CED) solvent base.Polyester; Solvent base, unsaturated polyesters.Epoxies: CED epoxies, epoxy phenolics and poxy dispersionsAlkyds; Water base alkyds and modified alkydsPolyurethanes: Sealants and polyurethane dispersions.Architectural paints: Water base paints and solvent base paints.Contributed to over 200 recipes of alkyd, phenolic,...

International Oil and Lubrication Consultant Specific to: Automotive and Industrial Oils, Additives, Recycling, and Green Fuels.Lube oil formulations: Automotive and industrial oils.Chemical additives formulations and production.Aerosol lubes and aerosol science.Formulations and testing of brake fluids DOT 3 and DOT 4.Formulations of refrigeration oils.Formulations of fuel additives.Lithium greases.Production and quality control.Lube oil plant project management.Recycling and re-refining of used oils.Production of bio-diesel and green fuels.Design, manufacturing, and erection of lube oil blending and packaging plants.Expert Witness Experi...