The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1144, first implemented on January 1, 2011, mandates the gradual reduction of these substances used in metal forming, foundry, steel mills, automobile part manufacturing, rebuilders, machine shops and a variety of other applications. The conference will be held on March 8, 2012 at the South Coast Air Quality Management District Headquarters at Diamond Bar, California.

Business Wire reports that Inolex's Tyler Housel will discuss the role of synthetic esters as a safe and effective alternative to more volatile compounds at the upcoming.

In addition, PRWire reports that Houghton International will present two sessions. John Burke, CMFS, STLE Fellow, will present “Advantages and Disadvantages of Low-VOC Vegetable-based Metalworking Fluids", while Mark Fretz, CMFS, Houghton's Marketing Development Manager, will present “Case Studies of Rule 1144; Implementation at End Users”.