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SCHB helps you connect with entrepreneurs in the chemistry community

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ABSTRACT SYMPOSIUM NAME:  Chemical Entrepreneurs' Impact on the Global Economy ABSTRACT SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM AREA NAME:  SCHB CONTROL ID:  2736841 PRESENTATION TYPE:  Poster Only  FEATURED AT SCIMIX at #ACSdc Monday August 21, 2017 8pm-10pm TITLE:  SCHB helps you connect with entrepreneurs in the chemistry community AUTHORS (FIRST NAME, LAST NAME):  Anis Rahman 1 ,  Peter C. Lauro 1 ,  David J. Deutsch 1 ,  Abhishek Kantak 1 ,  Joseph E. Sabol 1 ,  Jennifer L. Maclachlan 1 ,  Erika L. Oltermann 1 ,  Mukund Chorghade 1 ,  Carlyn A. Burton 1 ,  Thomas Siepmann 1 ,  Niteen A. Vaidya 1 ,  George W. Ruger 1 INSTITUTIONS (ALL):  1. SCHB, Harrisburg, PA, United States.  ABSTRACT BODY:  Abstract:  The Division of Small Chemical Businesses SCHB of the American Chemical Society is the home for entrepreneurs in the ACS. When you join SCHB, you become part of a vast network of entrepreneurs - from a myriad of disciplines and all career stages. SCHB organizes informative and interesting

Real-time detection of ppb levels of benzene by gas chromatography/PID

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Real-time detection of ppb levels of benzene by gas chromatography/PID New real-time detection method for benzene at ppb levels using a hand-held GC/PID system with the ability to simultaneously provide real-time data and collect samples for lab verification if necessary. Scientific/Research Presentation: #AIHCE, Tuesday June 6, 2017, 11:15am-12:15pm, Seattle, WA,  F4: Studies in Real Time Detection and Sensor Technology Authors: J Driscoll 1 ,  J Maclachlan 1 ,  I nstitutions:  1 PID Analyzers, LLC, Sandwich, MA Author: John Driscoll PID Analyzers, LLC Co-Author: Jennifer Maclachlan  PID Analyzers, LLC Objective: Benzene is a known carcinogen and long term exposure to this chemical may result in leukemia. The OSHA permissible exposure limit (PEL) therefore is 1 ppm and the short term exposure limit (STEL) is 5 ppm. EPA has just announced (October 2016) a plan to regulate benzene, at 2.8 ppb, at the fenceline of refineries and chemic

NESACS named as finalists in four ChemLuminary Award categories

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The Northeastern Local Section has been selected as a finalist for the following ChemLuminary Award(s): ·           Best Overall Local Section Minority Affairs ·           Outstanding Collaboration Between a Local Section and Division ·           Outstanding Local Section Career Program Award ·           Outstanding Sustainability Activities Winners will be announced and the presentation of awards will occur at the 254th ACS National Meeting in Washington, D.C. on  Tuesday, August 22 , at the JW Marriott, Grand Ballroom, located at 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004.  The presentations will include awards given by 18 committees of the Society.
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How to Deliver a Safety Matters Presentation Catherine Hovde, CIH, CSP Presenter Amazon, Inc. Seattle , WA  Jennifer Maclachlan Presenter PID Analyzers, LLC Sandwich , MA  United States of America Mon, 6/5: 9:30 AM  - 9:55 AM   AIHA Ed Interactive Learning #AIHce Washington State Convention Center  Room : Hub Area 1A - AIHA Education  Description Learn from experienced presenters how to deliver a "Safety Matters" training session for young workers using the materials from NIOSH and AIHA. Gain insights and practical tips on where to present and what works best so you can deliver a presentation that will have a positive impact on the youth in your community. Read Jennifer's blog post about Safety Matters on Cape Cod here

@pidgirl's Spring 2017 Edition e-news

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HNU-PID Analyzers, LLC Newsletter Join Our List   Learn more about our annual K-12 STEM Education event: fb.me/stemjourney Help us generate that 'spark' of interest in science and related fields in young students! Contact us  if you want to be a 2018 STEM Journey event sponsor    P ORTABLES: Measure VOC's in water & soil! Get a Quote Now! Access a recent presentation of ours: Rapid real-time screening of soil and water at hazardous waste sites FEATURED:        PROCESS  GC: Click here for product information Get a Quote now! Check out the Cape Cod Forensic Science Cafe photo gallery   here Photo by  Brian D'Amico Learn more about Safety Matters, a grade 7-12 training program for young workers that I am piloting on Cape Cod Contact me  if you'd like to pilot the program in your community. MINI GC for specific measurements of benzene and more! See  here