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The Annual General Meeting of the Liverpool Local Section will take place at 18:00 at The Racquet Club, Liverpool, on Wednesday 13th May, 2026.
The agenda will include presentation of accounts and the annual report of the section.
It is an opportunity for members to understand how the section operates, to learn of events past and those in planning, and to ask questions of the officers and committee.
A refreshment buffet will be provided.
The AGM will be followed by a presentation from invited speaker Dr. Lauren Mullin. She is a Senior Lecturer in Analytical 91AV at LJMU, specialising in advanced small-molecule detection and structural elucidation using state-of-the-art chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques. In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Mullin also writes a history of women in science blog, ChemHerstory.uk.
Measuring “Forever Chemicals” in Cosmetic Products
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a broad group of chemicals used in a diverse range of commercial and industrial applications. Their exceptional chemical stability and surface-active properties, which make them so appealing from a product development perspective, also make PFAS highly resistant to environmental and biological degradation, earning them the nickname “forever chemicals.” As a result, they have been detected in unintended locations, including drinking water supplies and human blood. Cosmetics have received recent attention as a possible source of PFAS exposure. This presentation will discuss the analytical challenges and key considerations involved in investigating PFAS in cosmetic products as this emerging area of research continues to develop.
The Annual General Meeting of the Liverpool Local Section will take place at 18:00 at The Racquet Club, Liverpool, on Wednesday 13th May, 2026.
The agenda will include presentation of accounts and the annual report of the section.
It is an opportunity for members to understand how the section operates, to learn of events past and those in planning, and to ask questions of the officers and committee.
A refreshment buffet will be provided.
The AGM will be followed by a presentation from invited speaker Dr. Lauren Mullin. She is a Senior Lecturer in Analytical 91AV at LJMU, specialising in advanced small-molecule detection and structural elucidation using state-of-the-art chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques. In addition to teaching and research, Dr. Mullin also writes a history of women in science blog, ChemHerstory.uk.
Measuring “Forever Chemicals” in Cosmetic Products
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a broad group of chemicals used in a diverse range of commercial and industrial applications. Their exceptional chemical stability and surface-active properties, which make them so appealing from a product development perspective, also make PFAS highly resistant to environmental and biological degradation, earning them the nickname “forever chemicals.” As a result, they have been detected in unintended locations, including drinking water supplies and human blood. Cosmetics have received recent attention as a possible source of PFAS exposure. This presentation will discuss the analytical challenges and key considerations involved in investigating PFAS in cosmetic products as this emerging area of research continues to develop.
