Thermoset Resin Formulators Association

Due to the fluidity of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be an in-person TRFA 2021 Annual Meeting. The TRFA leadership is currently in the planning phases of producing VIRTUAL Annual Meeting programming for 2021.

We look forward to seeing you for the TRFA 2022 Annual Meeting at the Fairmont Dallas from April 25-27, 2022!

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Events

World of Concrete 2020

• Exhibits: February 4 – 7
• Education: February 3 – 7
• TRFA Sponsored Epoxy 101
February 6

TRFA 2020 Annual Meeting has been cancelled

It was scheduled April 26-29, Westin Denver Downtown, Denver, CO
We look forward to seeing you for the TRFA 2021 Annual Meeting at the Fairmont Dallas from April 26-28, 2021!

TRFA Research Award

The Grand Prize winner of the 9th Annual Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award has been decided!

Jian Gao, Drexel University for his paper "Highly Ductile Epoxy Systems Obtained by Network Topology Modification Using Partially Reacted Substructures"

The Academic Panel also selected 2 Honorable Mentions for the 9th Annual Excellence in Thermoset Polymer Research Award.

Hamidreza Asemani, Eastern Michigan University for his paper "Design and Evaluation of High Performance Hybrid Thermoset Coatings using Multi-Functional Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes"
Brendan R. Ondra, University of Massachusetts Amherst for his paper "Formulation Effects on the Physical Aging Behavior of Epoxy-Based Glassy Thermosets"

Click here for more information about the 2019 winners.

Resource Blogs

Regulatory: Lynn Bergeson of Bergeson and Campbell presented a Regulatory and TSCA Update the the TRFA2018 Annual Meeting. Click here for the TSCA Blog: http://www.tscablog.com/

Global Trends: Jennifer Hawkins of Tecnon Orbichem presented a Global Market Update at the TRFA 2018 Annual Meeting. Click here for the Tecnon Orbichem Blog: http://www.orbichem.com/
OrbichemBlog.aspx?P_ID=289

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TRFA News

TRFA is sponsoring Epoxy 101 on February 6, 9 am to 10:30 am, presented by Dr. Roy Kelly, Olin Corporation.

TRFA members enjoy a discounted registration fee of $85 to attend the class if registered by December 11, 2019 ($125 after December 11) and a discounted fee for the Exhibit Hall of $65 if registered before January 17, 2019 (increasing to $95 online and $105 onsite).

This course will introduce the basic chemistry of epoxy and how it can be cured. The pros and cons compared to other chemistries will be discussed in addition to how to select appropriate products based on specific applications.

Topics include:

• Basic chemistry and curing mechanism of epoxy
• Benefits and issues when using epoxy systems
• Current trends and future of the epoxy industry
• Applications and selection criteria for epoxy in construction
• Environmental health and safety when handling epoxy

TRFA's mission

TRFA creates value for member companies by facilitating educational and networking opportunities and sharing innovative epoxy and other thermoset industry advancements.

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Welcome to our New Members

Advanced Polymer Coatings
Alluvius Inc.
Bitrez
Dur-A-Flex
Electrolock, Inc.
Ennis-Flint
Epmar Corporation (Division of Quaker Chemical Corporation)

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Exclusively for TRFA members!

Discounted Registration to attend Epoxy 101 at WOC 2020 and to attend WOC 2020 Exhibits
Quarterly Regulatory Affairs Newsletters by Lynn Bergeson of Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.
All technical papers and presentations from the Annual Meeting are posted in the Document Retrieval section of the Members Only Website. Click here to access.
As a member of TRFA, you are entitled to access the exclusive members-only area of the website where you can download technical papers, regulatory updates, member contact information, and more. (You must have an ERC account - click here for a sign up form.)

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