Edgewell Personal Care taps Eric O’Toole for North American leadership role

May 21, 2020

Edgewell Personal Care Co. will appoint Eric O'Toole as President North America on May 26.  "We are very excited to welcome Eric to the Edgewell leadership team," said Rod Little, Edgewell's President & CEO. "Eric …

Chase Products Co. donates disinfectant spray to NJ communities

May 14, 2020

Chase Products Co., Broadview, IL, recently sent a shipment of Chase’s Home Value Disinfectant Spray to northern New Jersey, a COVID-19 pandemic hotspot, for distribution among the community. One of the recipients was Real Dog …

ACI launches “Discover Clean” campaign

May 13, 2020

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has unveiled its new "Discover Clean" initiative, featuring updated insights and information on cleaning products across ACI's social media channels. "In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are …

FEA responds to EC aerosol classification under CLP

May 6, 2020

The European Aerosol Federation (FEA) recently responded to the European Commission’s (EC) proposed approach to the classification of aerosols under the EU Classification, Labeling & Packaging (CLP) regulation, indicating it isn't consistent with the physics …

Midwest SCC to host free online event on May 12

The Midwest Society of Cosmetic Chemists is hosting free online events in place of in-person events that have been rescheduled or cancelled. The first in the series will be "Cosmetic Preservation 101" with speaker and biologist …

Beiersdorf invests in Salvalco to launch aerosol valve

May 5, 2020

Beiersdorf has invested an undisclosed amount in UK-based Salford Valve Co. Ltd. (Salvalco) through OSCAR&PAUL Beiersdorf Venture Capital. The collaboration will help Salvalco commercially launch its Eco-Valve aerosol valve, which uses ecologically-sustainable propellants, and will …

Pandemic leaves mark on aluminum aerosol can industry

May 1, 2020

AEROBAL Report Global pandemic leaves mark on aluminum aerosol can industry Packaging manufacturers are important part of system-relevant supply chain… The COVID-19 pandemic is leaving a trail of devastation in its wake in numerous branches of industry worldwide. …

Closing the aerosol loop

The world is changing the way it looks at waste. For example, China stopped importing waste from other countries. Europe is expanding its understanding of the Circular Economy to enhance its competitiveness and resource efficiency. …

Multiple variables cause spray package corrosion…

Hello, everyone. I hope this May 2020 edition of Corrosion Corner finds everyone safe and healthy. As we go to press, Pair O Docs was designated by the state of Wisconsin as an essential business, …

Regulatory Issues

CARB The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff had two workgroup meetings planned for March 10 and March 19. The March 10 meeting was on Hair Care Products, Personal Fragrance Products (<20% Fragrance), Manual Aerosol Air Fresheners …