Dr. Stanley Tocker
The CECON Group, Inc.
242 N. James St. #202
Wilmington, DE 19804
Phone: (302) 994-8000
E-mail: Stanley Tocker
Web Page:  CECON Consulting Network

EDUCATION

B. A., Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University
M. S., Physical-Organic Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Ph. D., Organic Chemistry, Florida State University

EXPERTISE

Controlled release technology, pesticides, polymer synthesis, polymer films, cosmetics manufacturing, gels, chemical reactions on polymers, tablets, controlled release coatings on vascular stents and analysis of chemical incidents (fires, explosions and chemical exposure), litigation support.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1992 - Present: CONSULTANT

to Chemical manufacturers and attorneys relating to chemical formulations and processes, chemical hazards, products liability and patent infringement. Court experience.

1955 - 1992: E. I. DU PONT de NEMOURS, CO., Wilmington, DE

1972 - 1992: BIOCHEMICALS AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS DEPTS.
1990 - 1992: RESEARCH FELLOW
    Synthesis of new pesticides and organic intermediates, process development, process improvements, novel formulations (dry flowables, granulation, emulsions/bsp microemulsions), focusing on novel controlled release technology. Administrative work, consultant to manufacturing and legal sections.
1972 - 1990: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE AND GROUP LEADER
    Administrative and personal laboratory work related to leading a group ofp 7-9 people in scouting new types of biochemical formulations and pesticide products. Consultant to research management, marketing and manufacturing functions. Legal - assisted in preparation of hundreds of patents, developing patent strategy, coaching expert witnesses.
1955 - 1972 FILM DEPT., RESEARCH CHEMIST & RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
    Exploratory and process studies directed towards new plastic films for packaging agriculture, and electrical applications. Personal research achievements - films for vinyl replacement, glass replacement (i.e. polymeric stabilizers for polyolefins and intraocular lenses), for fuel cells, high temperature films for industrial and aerospace applications, photocrosslinkable polyolefins, polymer blends and chemically modified polymers for specialty films, administrative work as research supervisor.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND PATENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

Inventor/author of over 70 patents, publications, patents pending and publications.Written chapters in books.
American Institute of Chemists
Controlled Release Society.
Guest lecturer at American and German Chemical Societies, Gordon Research Conference.
Appointed by the Governor of Delaware to the Delaware Environmental Appeals Board.