MICHAEL J. REALE, PH.D.
35909 S. Wind Crest Drive
Tucson, AZ 85739-1696
Tel: (520) 271-3337
Fax: (520) 825-8287
e-Mail: mjreale@msn.com
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
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Over 45 years’ experience in the chemical field as industrial chemist and consultant with
demonstrated ability to provide cost-effective, innovative, and ecologically sound answers to
complex issues.
In-depth knowledge of transportation, hazard communication (Material Safety Data Sheets
and precautionary labeling), and chemical control (domestic and international regulations).
Led a consulting firm that specialized in the safe management of chemicals through their life
cycles.
Principal of a training firm that provided broad training in chemical health and safety
regulations.
Former member of Board of Directors of Society for Chemical Hazard Communication.
Regular guest lecturer/faculty member at professional conferences, speaking on hazard
communication and environmental issues.
Co-author of several books and articles on hazard communication, laboratory safety, and US
regulations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2005 to present
MJR Associates, Tucson, AZ
Consultant specializing in chemical product safety management.
Highly experienced practitioner, focusing on chemical product safety and
regulation. Offers consulting, auditing and training services covering Canada,
the EU and US. Provides litigation support.
2000 to 2005
Beacon Training Group, LLC, Tucson, AZ and Jenkintown, PA
Principal
(Professional training company, offering courses in chemical health and
safety regulation.)
Offer a variety of courses in the area of hazard communication and chemical
regulation. Provide experienced instructors who present quality material to
assist all levels of practitioners in meeting national and international
requirements. Courses are designed for active participant involvement.
2003 to 2004
Ariel Research Corporation, McLean VA
Managing Consultant
(Provider of international regulatory data and services)
Create expert rules for MSDS authoring. Develop outsourcing practice for
hazard communication. Assist Sales and Marketing departments in growing
the business.
1993 to 2003
International Product Safety Management, Inc., Fairfield, Connecticut
President
(Consulting firm specializing in assisting companies in “cradle to grave”
chemical management.)
Prepare and/or review precautionary labels and Materials Safety Data Sheets
for a variety of industrial and consumer products. Conduct comprehensive
product safety and environmental audits, including TSCA compliance.
Develop Employee Training Programs. Market MSDS authoring software.
1989 to 1993
M & R Consultants, Inc., Fairfield, Connecticut
Senior Executive Officer
(Consulting firm specializing in assisting companies to safely manage
chemicals through effective hazard communication, transportation, and
environmental compliance programs.)
Audited commercial incineration and land disposal facilities. Provided
employee training in hazardous and solid waste management regulations and
hazardous materials transportation. Co-authored Hazardous Waste
Management, TSCA Compliance, and Precautionary Labeling Manuals for
major manufacturing companies.
1985 to 1989
Lonza, Inc., Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Director, Hazard Assessment and Environmental Control
Safety & Environmental Affairs Department
(Manufacturer and exporter of food, cosmetic, biocide, industrial cleaning, and
surfactant chemicals.)
Directed and supervised a professional staff that managed the areas of
Product Safety, Transportation Regulations, Environmental Compliance,
Industrial Toxicology, Risk Assessment, and Hazard Communication.
Responsible for educating and communicating product safety and related risk
information to company employees and the general public.
1974 to 1985
Stauffer Chemical Company, Westport, Connecticut
Manager, Environmental Affairs (RCRA) (1984 to 1985)
Environmental Control Department
(Manufacturer and exporter of industrial, food ingredient, pharmaceutical,
agricultural, and specialty chemicals.)
Responsible for developing and directing all programs to assure cost effective
compliance with federal and state hazardous waste regulations. Highly visible
position actively involved with directing and managing plant and R&D
personnel. Effectively communicated complex information at all corporate
levels. Total responsibility for all operations related to the classification and
labeling of RCRA wastes. Provided multi-modal classifications for domestic
and international shipments of products, intermediates, raw materials, and
research samples.
Manager, Labeling & Regulatory Affairs (1980 to 1984)
Corporate Labeling Department
Prepared precautionary labels and Material Safety Data Sheets for organic
and inorganic chemicals.
Senior Research Chemist (1974 to 1980)
Research and Development Department
Directed a group of chemists in: developing urethane foam flame retardants;
providing technical services to effectively assess customer requirements;
identifying new applications for existing products; introducing chemicals to the
marketplace. Holder of several patents.
1968 to 1974
Tenneco Chemicals, Inc. Piscataway, New Jersey
Research Chemist
Research and Development Department
(Producer of flame retardant, agricultural, pharmaceutical, and paint
additives.)
Developed, established, and equipped a Fire Retardant Applications
Laboratory to evaluate fire retardant and smoke suppressant candidates in
varied polymer systems. Responsible for all areas of product development,
market introduction, and improved applications.
1965 to 1966
Hunter College, New York, New York
Lecturer
Chemistry Department
Taught General Chemistry, including laboratory work
MILITARY
1966 to 1968
U.S. Army
Captain, Medical Service Corps
EDUCATION
Fordham University
Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, 1966
M.S. in Organic Chemistry, 1963
St. Peter's College
B.S. in Chemistry, 1960
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
1996 Society for Chemical Hazard Communication; Industrial Hygiene for Hazard
Communication.
1988
Arthur D. Little Management Education Institute, Inc. and Center for Environmental
Assurance; Certificate of Professional Study in Mastering Environmental, Health, and
Safety Auditing Techniques.
1983
American Chemical Society; Toxicology for Chemists.
PROFESSIONAL AND SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
Society for Chemical Hazard Communication
Board of Directors, 1989 – 2003
Professional Development Committee 1987 – present
Program Committee 1985 – 1994
Program Committee Chairman 1991 – 1993
ANSI Standard Review Committee Chairman
Board
American Chemical Society
“Right to Know News”
Former member of Editorial
PUBLICATIONS
M.J. Reale, “Ask The Experts - MSDSs,” Compliance Magazine, (May, June 1998).
M.J. Reale, “Making HazCom Labels Effective,” Occupational Health & Safety, (June 1996).
E. R. Butts, R. P. Molinelli and M. J. Reale, “Regulatory File,” Farm Chemicals Handbook,
Willoughby, OH: Meister Publishing Company (1992).
M. J. Reale, “Additional Recommended Information,” Material Safety Data Sheets - A Writer's
Desk Reference, R. I. Freudenthal, R. P. Molinelli and M. J. Reale, eds., Boca Raton, FL: Hill and
Garnett (1992).
M. J. Reale and J. A. Young, “Precautionary Labels and Material Safety Data Sheets,” Improving
Safety in the Chemical Laboratory: A Practical Guide, Second Edition, J. A. Young, ed., New
York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (1991).
R. P. Molinelli, Ph.D. and Michael J. Reale, Ph.D., Chemical Labeling Procedures and Resource
Manual, Fairfield, CT: M & R Consultants, Inc. (1991)
SEMINARS
Developed an in-depth Professional Development course, entitled “Hazard Communication for
the European Union.” This course covers the various European Directives on hazard
communication requirements, and teaches the difference between substances and preparations
and how to classify each, including the “conventional method.” This course has been presented at
clients’ facilities as in-house training.
Created a two-day, hands-on workshop on MSDS authoring and precautionary labeling
preparation to comply with US and Canadian requirements, which was used to train clients’
employees. Students are first taught the classification criteria and the hazard communication
requirements for both countries. Using practical examples, the students classify products,
develop precautionary labels, and prepare Material Safety Data Sheets.
Designed and conducted a two-day introductory course on hazard communication. Topical areas
included: Labeling under OSHA, CPSC, TSCA, RCRA regulations, Canadian regulations,
European Directives, and state Right-to-Know laws; Material Safety Data Sheets requirements in
the US, Canada, and Europe; U.S. Department of Transportation regulations; and, other labeling
systems (HMIS and NFPA).
PRESENTATIONS
American Chemical Society
1991
Fourth Chemical Congress of North America. Presented “Taking the Fog out of
MSDS's.”
1994
208th ACS National Meeting. Presented “Product Safety Assessment - The European
Way.”
American Industrial Hygiene Association
1992
International Hazard Communication Course. Lectured on “International Hazard
Communication.”
1994
International Hazard Communication: Issues & Approaches. Lectured on “EEC Hazard
Communication” (European Labeling and MSDS Requirements).
1995
3rd Annual International Hazard Communication Symposium. Conducted a workshop
on “European Hazard Communication Directives.”
1996
4th Annual International Hazard Communication Symposium. Conducted a workshop
on “European Hazard Communication Directives.”
1997
5th Annual International Hazard Communication Symposium. Conducted a workshop
on “European Hazard Communication Directives.”
1998
6th Annual International Hazard Communication Symposium. Conducted a workshop
on “European Hazard Communication Directives.”
1999
7th Annual International Hazard Communication Symposium. Conducted a workshop
on “European Hazard Communication Directives.”
Beacon Training Group
2001
Co-instructor for a three day program, held at the University of Pennsylvania,
Philadelphia, PA, providing the following courses:
 International Hazard Communication – Europe and the Pacific Rim
 Hazard Communication – Masters Class
Beacon Training Group
2002
Co-instructor for “HazCom College, ” a five day program, held at the Corporate
Education Center, Boston University, Tingsboro, MA, providing the following courses:
 Hazard Communication for Europe
 Hazard Communication for Asia/The Pacific Rim
 Preparing for the Globally Harmonized System
 NAFTA Hazard Communication
Executive Enterprises, Inc.
1988
The Chemical Industry Labeling Course. Presented “Hazardous Waste.” Conducted
workshop on “Classification.”
1989
The Chemical Labeling Conference. Presented “RCRA, DOT and OSHA - A Triangle
Fraught with Pitfalls.” Conducted workshop on “Classification.”
The 12th Annual Chemical Labeling Conference. Presented “Canadian Environmental
Protection Act - An Overview.” Conducted joint workshop on “Canadian WHMIS and
Environmental Regulations.”
1990
The Chemical Labeling Conference. Presented “Material Safety Data Sheets: The
Quest for Harmony.” Conducted joint workshop on “International Warnings.”
Chemical Labeling and Regulation: 1991. Presented “Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) - The Quest for Harmony.” Conducted a workshop on “How to Write a Label
and MSDS - International.”
1991
Semi-annual Conference on Chemical Labeling and Regulation. Presented “The
Emerging Universal MSDS.” Conducted a workshop on “Advanced Issues for
Experienced Group - 1992 Changes in Labeling.”
Moving Hazardous Materials in 1991: Preparing for the New Standards. Presented “An
Overview of HM-181”; panelist for “Case Studies on HM-181.”
Chemical Labeling and Regulation: 1992. Conference Chairman. Presented
“Understanding Hazard Communication - The Conference Goal” and “New CMA
Guidelines for Preparation of MSDS.”
1992
Chemical Labeling and Regulation 1992. Conference Co-Chairperson. Presented
“Understanding Hazard Communication -- The Conference Goal” and “Taking the Fog
out of MSDS.”
Chemical Labeling and Regulation for 1993. Conference Co-Chairperson. Presented
“Latest Hazard Communication Directives from EEC.” Conducted a workshop on
“International Labels and MSDS.”
Government Institutes
1998
International Hazard Communication (June and October). Conducted workshops on
“European Hazard Communication Directives.”
1999
International Hazard Communication (February, July, and November). Conducted
workshops on “European Hazard Communication Directives.”
2000
International Hazard Communication. Conducted a workshop on “European Hazard
Communication Directives.”
IBC
1999
Fifth Annual Symposium on MSDS .Presented “Hazard Communication for the
European Union.”
Regulatory Assistance Corporation
1993
Third International Chemical Labeling and MSDS Seminar. Presented “Classification
of Hazardous Preparations and Substances in the EC - Latest Interpretations and
Developments.”
Society for Chemical Hazard Communication
1997
Spring and Fall Semi-annual Meetings. Developed and taught a full day, professional
development courses on “Hazard Communication for the European Union.”
1998
Fall Semi-annual Meeting. Taught a full day, professional development course on
“Hazard Communication for the European Union.”
1999
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Was co-coordinator and instructor for a new course:
“Science for the Hazard Communicator.”
2000
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Taught a full day, professional development course on
“Hazard Communication for the European Union.”
2001
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a full day, professional development
course on “Science for the Hazard Communicator.”
2002
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a full day, professional development
course on “MSDS Preparation Workshop.”
2003
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Taught a 1½ day, professional development course on
“Hazard Communication for the European Union.”
Fall Semi-annual meeting. Co-instructor for a 1½ day, professional development
course on “MSDS Preparation Workshop.”
Fall Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a full day, professional development
course on “Science for the Hazard Communicator.”
2004
Fall Semi-annual Meeting. Taught a 1½ day, professional development course on
“Hazard Communication for the European Union.”
2005
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a 1½ day, professional development
course on “MSDS Preparation Workshop.”
Fall Semi-annual meeting. Co-instructor for a full day, professional development
course on “Science for the Hazard Communicator.”
2006
Fall Semi-annual Meeting. Taught a 1½ day, professional development course on
“Hazard Communication for the European Union.”
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a 1½ day, professional development
course on “MSDS Preparation Workshop.”
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Taught a ½ day, professional development course on
“European Union HazCom Update.”
Fall Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a two day, professional development
course on “Hazard Communication for the European Union..”
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a 1½ day, professional development
course on “MSDS Preparation Workshop.”
Fall Semi-annual Meeting. Taught a ½ day, professional development course on
“European Union HazCom Update.”
Fall Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a 2 day, professional development course
on “Hazard Communication for the European Union – GHS and Beyond.”
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Taught a ½ day, professional development course on
“European Union HazCom Update.”
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a 2 day, professional development
course on “U.S. Hazard Communication for Workplace Chemicals.”
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a 2 day, professional development
course on “U.S. Hazard Communication for Workplace Chemicals.”
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Spring Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a 2 day, professional development
course on “U.S. Hazard Communication for Workplace Chemicals.”
Fall Semi-annual Meeting. Co-instructor for a 2 day, professional development course
on “U.S. Hazard Communication for Workplace Chemical Products (HCS 2012).”
Other
2008
The Safeware Annual Conference 2008. Presented“GHS from a US perspective” at
this conference held in Birmingham, England.