
Phone: 630-850-7543
Cell: 630-418-7543
Fax: 630-850-8786
Email: westman@westmanassociates.com
Website: www.westmanassociates.com
General Specialty Area 1: Chemistry & Chemicals
General Specialty Area 2: Warnings & Labels
Specialty Focus, Special Skills, Experience: Cosmetic chemist, hair chemist, hair bleaching, hair lightening, hair color, hair dye, permanent wave, hair straightening, hair relaxer, Ethnic products, hairspray,depilatory, skin products, skin care, hair conditioner, shampoo, hairspray, aerosols, product testing, warning statements, use direction
Additional Information: Cosmetic chemist with more than 35 years experience in the formulation, testing, labeling and regulation of cosmetic products. In addition to the more common skin and hair care categories his expertise includes hair bleach, hair dye, hair relaxer, hair straightener, permanent wave, depilatory and the spectrum of cosmetic aerosols. He has successfully applied a strategic knowledge of the cosmetic industry - its technology, products, practices and consumers - to challenges varying from the development of numerous successful products to providing expert witness services during litigation.
Education: BS Chemistry, The City College of New York; MA Organic Chemistry, The City College of New York
Years in Practice: 35+
Number of times Deposed/Testified in the last 4 years: 8