Science on Tap: Deodorant, Cleaning Products & the Virtue of Smelling Bad
from Tuesday, June 12, 2018 7:30PM to Tuesday, June 12, 2018 10:00PM
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Have you ever read the product labels on your favorite hair spray or deodorant? Ever heard of the compound "decamethylpentasiloxane”? And what exactly is a “fragrance”? The products that we use every day are designed to evaporate and eventually find their way into the atmosphere. Once there, these chemicals may undergo processes that lead to the formation of smog and urban air pollution. Many years ago, cars were the dominant source urban air pollution in the U.S., but because of regulations to limit vehicle emissions, most cars emit few smog-inducing chemicals. As a result, consumer products, many of which are designed to mimic the fragrances of flowers and trees found in nature, are now one of the major contributors to air pollution in urban air. In this talk, we will present research aimed at understanding the emissions of consumer products and show that in places like Boulder, CO, people emit just as much pollution as their cars. Stay after the talk to see the tools we use to measure air pollution. We will have a show-and-tell of the mobile laboratory (see below) and demonstrate how we can use state-of-the-art instruments to measure the emissions of personal care products. SPEAKER BIO: Matt Coggon, Brian McDonald, and Jessica Gilman are atmospheric scientists with the University of Colorado and the NOAA Chemical Sciences Division. ABOUT SCIENCE ON TAP Science on Tap is a monthly opportunity for science enthusiasts and beer lovers to come together and discover the latest and greatest research in science and technology that is happening right here on the Front Range. Presented by Gunbarrel Brewing Company, local scientists across a variety of disciplines present their work in a fun, informal, and interactive setting while enjoying some of Boulder’s finest craft beers. You can expect plenty of beer to be flowing, a 30-40 minute presentation with intermission followed by discussion and Q&A. See complete schedule: https://www.facebook.com/events/192221161561615/ FREE TICKETS REQUIRED for entry to event. DOORS at 6:30pm TALK BEGINS: 7pm Please arrive early to select a beer, enjoy the food truck and select your seats. Please know that if you are late, you may forfeit your reserved seat. No tickets required to enter taproom. Guests without tickets are welcome to line up at the entry to the talk to fill up unused seats. Un-ticketed guests may select from remaining seats at 7pm, once admitted by venue staff but not prior out of respect for tickets holders.
Gunbarrel Brewing Company
7088 Winchester Circle Boulder CO USType: Eventbrite