Exponent assists chemical manufacturers, distributors and retailers in dealing with issues that affect their ability to do business effectively.  We are well recognized for our work on issues that impact the chemical industry from the environmental, health, manufacturing, distribution and areas.   Our staff works proactively with clients on risk mitigation and accident avoidance as well as with the technical aspects of business challenges such as expansion of existing and new product lines into new markets.  Additionally, we continue to work reactively when releases, explosions, accidents or failures occur in the chemical product lifecycle.    With over 90 scientific and engineering disciplines, Exponent’s staff of approximately 900, located in 19 offices throughout the nation and 5 international offices, combines unparalleled technical expertise with the ability, when necessary, to focus this knowledge in extremely short time frames. Exponent Science & Technology Consulting Company YouYou International Plaza #76 Pujian Road Suite 2305-2306 Pudong New Area Shanghai, 200127  China      011-86-571-2802-1788 (local)  1-650-688-7127 (US) tel  exponentchina@exponent.com    Troy A. Hayes, Ph.D., P.E.  Principal Engineer thayes@exponent.com