This month we'll be featuring more on environmentally friendly, or biobased lubricants and greases, as well as solvents and cleaners. See below for more details on each and to preview upcoming topics.Solvents & Cleaners in Industrial ApplicationsDate/Time: Wednesday, May 22, 2013; 12-1 pm CST (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)Instructor: Russ Chambers, Quadra ChemicalsOverview: In this webinar, we will cover types on solvents and cleaners, as well as their composition and properties, leading to the selection of a solvent or cleaner. We’ll also cover industry-specific applications – the when, why and how you’d use a solvent or cleaner. We’ll also cover health and safety issues, as well as new regulations and trends.Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members[Click here] for more information[Click here] to register now (must log in to obtain correct pricing)Biobased Lubes & Greases: Respected Market ContendersDate/Time: Thursday, May 30, 2013; 12-1 pm CST (with additional time for Q&A from 1-1:30)Instructor: Dr. Lou Honary, UNI-NABLOverview: This webinar provides an overview of the technical and commercial opportunities in biobased lubricants and grease areas. Topics will include a brief historical review of the biobased lubricants and grease technologies, new developments in base vegetable or crop oils, base oil modifications including genetic enhancement of seed oils and chemical modifications of base oils, and advances in performance enhancing additives.  There will also be a brief presentation on new processing technologies for manufacturing biobased products.Cost: $39 for members; $59 for non-members[Click here] for more information[Click here] to register (must log in to obtain correct pricing)Upcoming topics:

• 6/5: Emulsifiers 101 (you may also like Emulsifiers 201, to be held on 9/19)
• 6/12: Waste Treatment of MWFs, with instructor John M. Burke, Houghton International
• 6/26: The Steel Industry, with instructor Rick Schrama
• 7/10: Air Compressors, with instructor Glenn Short, BVA
• 7/11: Gas and Process Compressor Lubricants, with instructor Glenn Short, BVA
• 7/17: MWF Microbiology Basics, with instructor Fred Passman, BCA, Inc.

[Click here] to see all topics booked for 2013 (new events posted as information becomes available)[Click here] to view online events in our calendar