Harold Nicoll is the facilitator for the Brazoria County Petrochemical Council, a marketing communications and public relations consultant and the owner of SwampButt Underwear. He spent most of his career in public affairs and marketing communications for the Dow Chemical Company. He was also the public affairs lead for three Superfund Sites in southeast Texas. A native of Lake Jackson, Texas he has a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Houston and a Master of Strategic Public Relations from The George Washington University. Harold is accredited to practice public relations by the Public Relations Society of America and has won numerous awards for video production, script writing, public relations and advertising.
BRAZORIA COUNTY – The Brazoria County Petrochemical Council (BCPC) is stepping up in a big way to support community members who are struggling to make ends meet in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
United Way of Brazoria County staff was delighted to receive a $43,500 contribution from the Brazoria County Petrochemical Council (BCPC). Left to right: Jenna Haviland-Alesna – Executive Director, Daisy Ozuna – Disaster Case Manager, Kori Jackson-Brown – Community Outreach Manager, Gloria Luna – Community Outreach Director, Nichole Toney – Disaster Case Manager, Jennifer Nelson – Community Resource Coordinator.
BCPC member companies BASF, Braskem, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Dow, Freeport LNG, Huntsman, LyondellBasell, Olin, MEGlobal, Phillips 66, Shintech and Vencorex joined together to donate $43,500 to the United Way of Brazoria County to support their efforts to provide rent and utility assistance to clients who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“These are some incredibly difficult times, when people and businesses are affected by the health and financial crisis we all face, and the industry partners in Brazoria County recognize that this is a time for us to come together in support of those in need in our communities,” said Mike Albano, BCPC Chairman. “As BCPC members, we can bring the collective ideas and resources of our companies together to contribute and make a positive impact.”
United Way Executive Director Jenna Haviland-Alesna said the contribution shows the collaborative spirt of Brazoria County’s businesses and community.
“It is only when we come together that we can accomplish great things,” she said. “During uncertainty and the unknown, collectively, WE can make a difference. The private, nonprofit and governmental sectors must work together, and United Way is proud to partner with BCPC to ensure that Brazoria County is resilient during and after this crisis.”
The Brazoria County Petrochemical Council (BCPC) is composed of 20 petrochemical manufacturing companies operating in Brazoria County. The BCPC’s mission is to understand the concerns of Brazoria County citizens relative to the chemical manufacturing industry and to inform/educate the citizenry about benefits member companies provide all residents.
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As the COVID-19 situation evolves, medical supplies needed to combat the spread of the virus, such as surgical masks and protective suits, are short in supply around the world. Huntsman Textile Effects has a comprehensive range of Barrier Effects for both nonwoven and woven medical applications, including facemasks and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), meeting the critical needs of the situation. For nonwoven facemasks we have specific products developed to meet stringent performance requirements for this application
ZEROSTAT® NW is our primary recommend antistatic agent for polypropylene (PP) nonwoven which provide antistatic effect without influencing hydrostatic pressure, alcohol & blood repellence on PP-SMS & PP-SSMMS medical nonwoven articles.
PHOBOL® NW-MD is an oil and water repellent fluorocarbon treatment specifically developed for PP and PET nonwoven materials. Displaying an excellent barrier effect, PHOBOL® NW-MD prevents oil, alcohol or water-based stains from penetrating into the substrate.
For nonwoven and woven Facemasks, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT(PPE) such as surgical gowns and scrubs, we can offer a range of products meeting the broad spectrum of repellency requirements for durable and non-durable applications. Our offer includes both Fluorinated (PHOBOL®) and Non-Fluorinated (PHOBOTEX®, ZELANTM) products.
Fluorinated Oil and Water Repellents (PFC):
PHOBOL® CP-C is an oil, water and stain repellent finish specifically developed for cotton, viscose, cellulose/synthetics. It displays an excellent barrier effect. It prevents oil, alcohol or water-based stains from penetrating into the substrate.
PHOBOL® CP-CR is a good protection against liquid chemicals for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable on substrates for synthetic, cellulosic and synthetic/cellulose fabrics. It exhibits good repellency against various liquid chemicals and oil repellency and water-based stains penetrating into substrates.
PHOBOL® CP-HT is an oil, water and stain repellent finish specifically developed for high-performance specialty and technical textiles (aramid and military fabric). It displays an excellent barrier effect- hydro-head performance & dynamic absorption. It exhibits strong oil repellency and water-based stains penetrating into the substrate.
PHOBOL® CP-SY is a good protection against liquid chemicals for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suitable on substrates for synthetic, cellulosic and synthetic/cellulose fabrics. It exhibits good repellency against various liquid chemicals and oil repellency and water-based stains penetrating into substrates.
PHOBOL® NB-TL is an oil, water and stain repellent finish specifically developed for high-performance textiles suitable on substrates for synthetic, cellulosic and synthetic/cellulose fabrics. It displays an excellent barrier effect on hydro-head performance- against water absorption and water penetrations. It prevents oil, and water-based stains from penetrating into the substrate.
Non-Fluorinated Durable Water Repellents (PFC-Free):
PHOBOTEX® REC is a Non-Fluorinated durable water repellent finish for textiles of cellulosic, synthetic and synthetic cellulosic. It displays excellent water repellent and rainproof finishing including preventing water-based stains from penetrating into substrates
PHOBOTEX® RSH is a Non-Fluorinated durable water repellent finish for textiles of cellulosic, synthetic and synthetic cellulosic. It displays excellent water repellent and rainproof finishing with additional soft hand and improvement of running properties. (not recommended for use on facemasks)
PHOBOTEX® RHP is a Non-Fluorinated durable water repellent finish for textiles of cellulosic, synthetic and synthetic cellulosic. It displays excellent water repellent and increased hydrostatic pressure including preventing water-based stains from penetrating into substrates (not recommended for use on facemasks)
ZELAN™ R3 is a renewably sourced Non-Fluorinated durable water repellent finish for textiles of cellulosic, synthetic and synthetic cellulosic including nonwovens. It exhibits excellent water repellent protection and water-based stains from penetrating into the substrates It provide a soft handle on finished textiles
As the COVID-19 situation evolves, medical supplies needed to combat the spread of the virus, such as surgical masks and protective suits, are short in supply around the world.
Further Supporting Auxiliaries:
INVADINE® PBN is our recommended wetting agent to be used in combination with PHOBOL® (Fluorinated) and PHOBOTEX® (Non-Fluorinated) products without influencing water and oil repellency performance.
PHOBOL® EXTENDER XAN is extender to increase wash durability when used in combination with fluorochemical or non-fluorinated durable water repellent products on synthetics, cotton, wool and their blends.
PHOBOL® EXTENDER UXN is extender to increase wash durability when used in combination with fluorochemical or non-fluorinated durable water repellent products on synthetics, cotton, wool and their blends.
ZEROSTAT® FC NEW is our recommended antistatic agent for synthetic and blends with natural fibers which provides antistatic effect without influencing water and oil repellency performance for PHOBOL® (Fluorinated) and PHOBOTEX® (Non-Fluorinated) range
We are all global citizens and we all have a part to play to help halt COVID-19. For more information, please contact your respective Huntsman contact.
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the global community in ways that would have seemed unthinkable just months ago. I’m proud to say that LyondellBasell, like many in our industry, has been actively engaged in helping to fight the pandemic. Thanks to the dedication of our workforce, we’ve been able to continue supplying materials that provide filtration for face masks, breathable films for protective suits, and many other items like medical syringes, medical test kits, soaps, hand sanitizers and disinfectants.
*taken prior to December 2019 at the Houston Food Bank in Houston, TX
Beyond combatting the virus directly, we are seeing an increase in demand for other humanitarian relief services. One area of growing concern globally is food insecurity. Frankly, even in the best of times, hunger is a challenge. Now, as we begin to see the early economic impacts of the pandemic, the need is even more severe.
In response, today we announced we are donating $1.3 million to support food banks globally. While there are countless worthy causes needing support, our goal was to focus on an issue that was not getting a lot of attention and a cause where our donation could make a real impact in many of the countries and communities where we operate.
Today’s donation is another example of how Team LYB is working to combat this virus.
Brazoria County’s web site is the best place for area residents to find relevant information about the Coronavirus Covid-19. The information is detailed by city with active cases, recovered cases, and deceased. Cases are also broken out by age. To see the site and details please go to: Brazoria County Coronavirus.
