Los Angeles Society for Coatings Technology

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LASCT Meetings and Events

January 2022

Title: A Review of the History of Regulations of the Paint Industry
Speaker: Patrick Lutz, Technical Sales Representative, EPS/CCA
When: January 12th, 2022
Where: Virtual

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: January 2022 Bulletin

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December 2021

Title: South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) – Future Coatings VOC Actions
Speaker: David Darling, P.E., Vice President, Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs, American Coatings Association
When: December 8th, 2021
Where: Virtual

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: December 2021 Bulletin

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October 2021

Title: Kaolin, A Versatile Extender for Coatings
Speaker: Ashok Khokhani, Global Technical Manager – Kaolin, BASF
When: October 13th, 2021, 5:30 PM
Where: Hybrid

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: October 2021 Bulletin

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September 2021

Title: The Role of Plant Hygiene in Ensuring Optimal Industrial Performance – Updated to Include COVID-19 Suggestions 
Speaker: Eva O’Keefe, Vice President of Sales – West, Azelis
When: September 8th, 2021, 5:30 PM
Where: Hybrid

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: September 2021 Bulletin

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May 2021

Title: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo – Student Research Spotlight
Speakers: Caleb Chang, Kathryn Lee, Alia Lescoulie, Isabel Lambert
When: May 12th, 2021, 5:30 PM
Where: Zoom

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: May 2021 Bulletin

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April 2021

Title: Water Based Paints: Prevention of Associated Tannin Staining
Speaker: Keetra Muana, Technical Director, WPC Technologies
When: April 13th, 2021, 5:30 PM
Where: Zoom

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: April 2021 Bulletin

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March 2021

Title: EDAPLAN® Polymeric Dispersing Additives for Water Based Coatings
Speaker: Kajal Parekh, Lab Manager, Coatings Application Group MÜNZING
When: March 10th, 2021, 5:30 PM
Where: Zoom

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: March 2021 Bulletin

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February 2021

Title: Women’s Coatings and Chemicals Career Panel
Panelists: 
Dr. Aleta Richards, Senior Vice President, Sales & Market Development, Coatings, Adhesives & Specialties North America, Covestro

Eva O’Keefe, Vice President of Sales
Azelis Case West

Rudi Heshmatazad, Sr. Business Development Manager, BEHR Paint Company

Karmen Nash, Senior Program Manager, Quaker Houghton

Kym Johnson, Senior Vice President Global Human Resources, Quaker Houghton

Moderator: Rachel Capsavage, Technical Account Manager, IMCD US, LLC
When: February 10th, 2021, 5:30 PM
Where: Zoom

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: Flyer

January 2021

Title: Water-based Binder for Surface and Weather Tolerant Wood Trim Paints
Speaker: Latoska N. Price, Coatings Application Manager, Synthomer
When: January 13, 2021, 5:30 PM
Where: Zoom

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: January 2021 Bulletin

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December 2020

Title: Zero VOC Coalescing Agents vs. Conventional Fugitive Coalescing Agents: Mechanisms, Properties, and Performance in Coating Applications
Speaker: Bill Leightner, Business Development Manager, ACS Technical Products
When: December 9th, 2020, 5:30 PM
Where: Zoom

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: December 2020 Bulletin

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November 2020

Title: Understanding The World of Regulations For Anti-Microbial Coatings
Speaker: Eva M. O’Keefe, Vice President of Sales, Azelis Case West
When: November 11th, 2020, 5:30 PM
Where: Zoom

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: November 2020 Bulletin

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October 2020

Title: Effective Preservation of Paint and Coatings
Speaker: Thomas Sames, Head of Technical Marketing BL BIO NAFTA, Lanxess Corp.
When: October 14th, 2020, 5:30 PM
Where: WebEx

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: October 2020 Bulletin

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September 2020

Title: UV Stabilization of Organic Coatings
Speaker: Mervin Wood, Technical Expert – Performance Additives, BASF
When: September 9th, 2020, 5:30 PM
Where: WebEx

More details about speaker and meeting can be found here: September 2020 Bulletin

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