Arthur Altshuler Krawetz

Background

Krawetz, Arthur Altshuler was born on October 30, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Grace (Altshuler) Krawetz.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Northwestern University, 1952; Master of Science in Physical Chemistry, University of Chicago, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, University of Chicago, 1955.

Career

Vice president, Phoenix Chemical Laboratory, Inc., Chicago, 1950-1973; technical director, Phoenix Chemical Laboratory, Inc., Chicago, since 1958; president, Phoenix Chemical Laboratory, Inc., Chicago, since 1974.

Achievements

• Arthur Altshuler Krawetz has been listed as a noteworthy Chemist, science administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member National Safety Council 1st Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1956-1958, captain Reserve. Fellow American Institute Chemists (life), Royal Society Chemistry (chartered chemist). Member American Society for Testing and Materials (chairman sub-committee XI engineering science, sub-committee N-VI fire resistance 1974-1984, sub-committee IX-D oxidation 1974-1981, task force on precautionary statements for hazardous material and laboratory operations 1976-1984, committee member), American Industrial Hygiene Association, American Chemical Society (division physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, petroleum chemistry, industrial chemistry), Instrument Society American, Air & Waste Management Association, Society for Applied Spectroscopy, Society Automotive Engineers, Society Tribologists and LubricationEngrs., National Lubricating Grease Institute, The Coblentz Society, National Fire Protection Association (commission on classification and properties of hazardous chemical data), Chicago Gas Chromatography Discussion Group, International Association Stability and Handling Liquid Fuels (honorary), Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Pi Mu Epsilon.

Connections

Father:

John Krawetz

Mother:

Grace (Altshuler) Krawetz