Chemistry
Do you have a problem or question involving organic chemistry, oxidations, formaldehyde or phosphorus chemistry? Is a reaction in water casuing you problems? Is it difficult consistently measuring pH in your process or analytical lab? Do you know something is wrong but you’re not sure what to ask? As your chemistry consultant, my experience and training will work for you.
MSDS Preparation
Are your MSDSs out of date? Do you still use the older 9- or 10-section format? Have you lost contact with the guy who wrote them? Do you have a formula but no idea how to describe the hazards and regulatory information? Do you know what CERCLA, RCRA, SARA, TSCA, CAA, CWA and SDWA are? Do you have no idea where to get the information? Let me help you. I can prepare a fully compliant MSDS for use in the US and Canada in a few days in any or all document formats that you need.
DOT Classification for Hazardous Material Transportation
Are you shipping hazardous material erroneously as non-hazardous? Do you know why your products are classified as hazardous for transportation? Are you sure? Errors can cost you plenty in fines or in unnecessary shipping costs. Have an expert determine your DOT shipping classifications and be certain.
Chemical Literature Searching
I can search the chemical literature, both in modern computerized databases and older material not in electronic databases, to find what you need to know about a compound, reaction, process, patent, company or person. Whether for an investigation of a chemical reaction, technical due diligence or a patent issue, I can locate that hard-to-find chemical information you need. I can review and evaluate the results to tell you what it means and how it can benefit you.
Process Improvement and Troubleshooting
Do you need better yields, less waste, or smoother operations from your process? I can show you how to improve your process for a lower cost, higher quality product — making you more competitive.
Has something changed in your chemical process that you can’t untangle? Does a process that used to give little trouble now give you fits? Let me take a look. Problem-solving is my specialty.
Consultant to Journalists, Authors and Filmmakers
Do you need to check some chemical facts for use in an article, book or website? Do you need to find some chemical information fast with a deadline approaching? Did you hear something that sounds implausible (or sounds plausible) and need to check your instincts or facts? Do you need some scietific realism for a film or TV show? Give me a call and get the information and expertise you need.
Litigation Support
Do you have a legal case in which chemical evidence is important? Do you need assistance in evaluating the evidence? Do you need to generate additional evidence? Do you need to make complex technical material easy to understand for a jury? Do you need an expert witness? Let me put my expertise to work for you.
My expertise and skills apply to the chemical process industries, pharmaceuticals, food, consumer products, paint and coatings, pulp and paper, and many other fields that manipulate materials
