The conference will provide:
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overviews on flammability and the role of fire retardants and techniques for understanding fire retardant behaviour |
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presentations on the latest innovations in fire retardancy |
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reviews of established fire retardants, presentations on flammability and toxicity testing |
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consideration of environmental issues |
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focus on emerging technologies |
Optional tours have been arranged of Leighs Paints Intumescent Coating Test Facility and Bodycote Warringtonfire’s Testing Laboratories on the afternoon of Tuesday April 21st
Those people confirmed as going on a tour should assemble at the FRT09 Registration Desk in the foyer of the Darwin Building at 1.15pm, ready to get on a coach to either to Leighs Paints or Bodycote Warringtonfire. Food is available for purchase before the tour either in the shop or at Scholars Restaurant which are both in Foster Building.
There will be an opportunity to visit UCLan’s Fire Laboratory in the Harris Building on Wednesday April 22nd.
To download a pdf of the Symposium Programme and Information click here
Symposium Location
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The symposium is being held at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) at Preston hosted by the Centre for Fire and Hazards Science, in the School of Forensic and Investigative Sciences.
Preston is a city in the north west of England about an hour from Manchester, with direct rail links from Manchester Airport, London, and Scotland. Getting to Preston is easy and travel information can be found at http://www.uclan.ac.uk/guide2/routes_to_preston.htmm |
The UCLan campus at Preston is a modern green oasis in the heart of England’s newest city. Getting about is easy – the bus and train stations are a short walk from the Campus, which has a compact, friendly feel. Most of the buildings are within a ten minute walk of each other as can be seen if you visit http://www.uclan.ac.uk/old/guide2/maps/uclan-2d-map-2007.pdf
A detailed map of the campus can be found at http://www.uclan.ac.uk/old/guide2/maps/3dmap.pdf and the lectures will be taking place in the Darwin Lecture Theatre which is a superbly equipped new lecture theatre in the Darwin Building.
Exhibition and Poster Display
An exhibition and poster display featuring the latest developments in fire retardant technology will be held on 22 and 23 April in the spacious foyer of the Darwin Building and there will be plenty of time for delegates to talk with exhibitors and poster presenters between lecture sessions.
The following companies are exhibiting:-
Bodycote Warringtonfire
Crack Processing
INCA AB
Leighs Paints
There will be more than 20 posters and two books have been given to be awarded as prizes to the two best posters
These books are:-
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‘Fire Retardancy of Polymers: New Strategies and Mechanisms’
edited by T Richard Hull & Baljinder K Kandola (rrp £129.95) |
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‘Advances in Fire Retardant Materials’
edited by A R Horrocks and D Price (rrp £170)
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Anyone wishing to present a poster should submit an abstract of the poster content to ruthmlane@btinternet.com
Sponsors
Bodycote Warringtonfire Testing Laboratories
International Carbide Technology AB (INCA AB)
Leighs Paints Intumescent Coating Test Facility
RSC Applied Materials Chemistry Group
RSC Lancaster and District Section
RSC Speciality Chemicals Sector
SCI Fire Chemistry Group
UCLan at Preston
Additional exhibitors, sponsors or poster presenters would be welcome, and should complete an enquiry form.
Meals
The registration fee includes the Welcome Reception sponsored by INCA AB on the evening of 21 April, the Symposium Cocktail Reception and Dinner on the evening of 22 April and lunches and refreshments at UCLan during the symposium on 22 and 23 April.
The Symposium Cocktail Reception will be held at the National Football Museum which is located at the home of Preston North End Football Club. There will be the chance to tour the National Football Museum and its Hall of Fame. Those who are feeling energetic and competitive can also play Goalstriker. The Symposium Dinner will be held at Heathcotes at the Sir Tom Finney Stand at Preston North End Football Club. Paul Heathcote is one of the top chefs in the UK and a visit to one of his restaurants is an experience not to be missed.
To learn more about:-
The National Football Museum visit http://www.nationalfootballmuseum.com
Heathcotes Outside visit http://www.heathcotes.co.uk/outside
Accommodation
Details of accommodation in Preston will be sent on registration or can be found at http://www.visitpreston.com/site/accommodation
Registration Fees
EARLY BIRD FEES EXTENDED TO 31st JANUARY
The Registration Fees given below include VAT at 15%
RSC/SCI members Registration before 15th Jan 31st Jan: |
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RSC/SCI members Registration from 15th Jan 31st Jan: |
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Non members Registration before 15th Jan 31st Jan: |
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Non members Registration from 15th Jan 31st Jan: |
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Students/Academics/Retired Registration before 15th Jan 31st Jan: |
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Students/Academics/Retired Registration after 15th Jan 31st Jan: |
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Guests may attend the Symposium Cocktail Reception and Banquet Dinner on payment of an extra £50.
A limited number of students will receive a Student Bursary (which gives them free registration) on submission of an accepted poster.
Symposium Secretariat:
Dr Ruth M Lane, Howell Croft, Cow Lane, Norley, Frodsham, Cheshire WA6 8PW, UK.
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 1928 788 071; E-Mail: ruthmlane@btinternet.com
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