Falguni Patel

adyj59@r.postjobfree.com 224-***-**** Elk Grove Village, IL

WORK EXPERIENCE

Intertek Consumer Goods August 2010 - April 2023

Arlington Heights, IL

Chemistry Lab Technician November 2017 – April 2023

Responsible for preparation and extraction of plastics and textiles samples based on CPSC (Consumer Protection Safety Commission), California Prop 65, NIOSH and European Union EN methods for Phthalates, Azo dyes, flame retardants, PAH (Poly aromatic Hydrocarbon), BPA, Organo Tin and Formaldehyde.

Other tests performed include: pH, TPCH (Toxins in Package Clearing House), PVC (Halogens) Beilstein Test, Lead and Nickel test, Diageo test.

Preparation of chemical reagents and Calibration standards for above analysis.

Responsible for setting up samples and calibration on instruments.

Familiar with basic maintenance on GC-MS, FTIR, and also the software Agilent ChemStation. Physical Lab Technician May 2014 – November 2017

Performed the following tests on a variety of textiles: o Tensile, Tear and Elongation of Textiles

o Abrasion and Pilling resistance Test

o Fabrics stretch and Recovery Test

o Water and Oil Repellency Test

o Wicking of Textiles

Color Fastness Lab Technician August 2010- May 2014

Test various fabrics for color fastness

Responsible for preparing solutions as per standard

Performance Testing on Fibers. Tasks and tests include: o Crocking

o Perspiration/Saliva Test

o Chlorinated/Pool/Sea Water Test

o Dye Migration

o pH Calibration and Measurement

EDUCATION

B.P Baria Science College 1990-1993

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Gujurat, India

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