Recognising the importance for students to be in touch with the commercial world during their studies, Byron Dixon, Corium Solutions was invited to present a half day seminar to students within the British School of Leather Technology (BSLT). Byron highlighted the importance of understanding the manufacture of leather footwear and appropriate aftercare treatments. Also included, were the benefits of using Microfresh on leather products to prevent the formation of mould growth, particularly when shipping from the Far East. Byron combined both theory and practical work, all of which formed part of the “Raw Materials and End Use” teaching module. Byron provided both an entertaining and informative afternoon with excellent feedback from the students!
Students were from all parts of the world (including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Turkey and China) and studying:
Leather Sellers Certificate in Leather Studies
BSc ( Hons) Materials Technology (Leather) Year one
MSc Leather Technology
Thursday, 30 April 2009
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
European Commission issue a complete ban on the use of Dimethyl-Fumarate (DMF) used in many every day consumer products
Dimethyl-Fumarate (DMF), which inhibits the growth of mould, has been widely used in the manufacture of a diverse range of every day products such as furniture and upholstery including leather sofas and chairs, footwear, toys, clothing and many other consumer products.
It was proven to be the cause of thousands of people throughout the UK and Europe suffering severe skin, chest and eye conditions resulting in hospitalisation and in some cases linked to deaths after purchasing sofas containing the anti mould chemical.
Following this the European Commission has made a decision to ban the use of DMF across the European Union from 1 May 2009. This complete EU ban will have a major impact worldwide; for example, a product treated with DMF in China to prevent mould growth during transit will be banned from entering the EU. To avoid the inevitable cost implications, manufacturers and retailers will need to urgently source alternative mould inhibitor solutions that not only assure the consumer of a mould free product but guarantee that it is DMF free and therefore safe.
Many retailers have already begun using Micro-Fresh, an FDA and EU Biocide Directive approved and proven antimicrobial product. Crucially
Micro-Fresh is DMF free and does not contain any other banned or restricted substances such as Chromium V1, Formaldehyde and TCMTB providing complete consumer assurance and an efficient and cost effective solution to the DMF ban.
Corium Solutions, who facilitate and manage leather care and finishing solutions for some of the best known brands in the world, created and manufacture Micro-Fresh and have their own facilities in both the UK and China which means they are able to offer a total supply chain of on-site technical help and aftercare.
It was proven to be the cause of thousands of people throughout the UK and Europe suffering severe skin, chest and eye conditions resulting in hospitalisation and in some cases linked to deaths after purchasing sofas containing the anti mould chemical.
Following this the European Commission has made a decision to ban the use of DMF across the European Union from 1 May 2009. This complete EU ban will have a major impact worldwide; for example, a product treated with DMF in China to prevent mould growth during transit will be banned from entering the EU. To avoid the inevitable cost implications, manufacturers and retailers will need to urgently source alternative mould inhibitor solutions that not only assure the consumer of a mould free product but guarantee that it is DMF free and therefore safe.
Many retailers have already begun using Micro-Fresh, an FDA and EU Biocide Directive approved and proven antimicrobial product. Crucially
Micro-Fresh is DMF free and does not contain any other banned or restricted substances such as Chromium V1, Formaldehyde and TCMTB providing complete consumer assurance and an efficient and cost effective solution to the DMF ban.
Corium Solutions, who facilitate and manage leather care and finishing solutions for some of the best known brands in the world, created and manufacture Micro-Fresh and have their own facilities in both the UK and China which means they are able to offer a total supply chain of on-site technical help and aftercare.
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