CARB webinars on July 9 & July 28; July 2 review available
On July 2, 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) laboratory staff reviewed, via webinar, its changes to Method 310, which are laboratory methods used to determine volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in Consumer Products and …
EPA approves Lysol Disinfectant Spray for use against COVID-19
Agency's decision follows a peer-reviewed study that validates Lysol's effectiveness against the virus The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the approval of using Lysol Disinfectant Spray to protect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that …
NYSCC to relaunch webinar series; talk set for July 20
On Monday July 20, the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) will kick-off the re-launch of its webinar series, At Home Live Series 2.0, with the presentation “The World of Chemistry.” A staple from NYSCC …
L’Oréal searches for CEO successor; Agon set to retire
L'Oréal's Chairman & CEO Jean-Paul Agon's mandate is set to expire when he reaches retirement age in July 2021. Reports point to the company proposing an internal candidate to succeed him by this fall. Agon …
ACI launches “Healthy Returns” tips for reopened businesses and offices
As communities across the nation begin the reopening process stemming from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has rolled out Healthy Returns, a free online toolkit for small businesses and offices that …
CARB Materials Link for Thursday, July 2 Webinar
From Raymond Regulatory Resources, CARB has provided the following link for the materials for this Thursday's webinar. CARB July 2 webinar
SCJ launches cleaner with 100% recycled ocean-bound plastic, partners with Plastic Bank
As part of its commitment to help address ocean plastic pollution, SC Johnson launched a new line of Mr Muscle Platinum Window & Glass cleaner featuring 100% recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles in the UK and …
Voyant Beauty to acquire KIK Personal Care
Wind Point Partners and portfolio company Voyant Beauty Holdings, LLC, a full-service partner to the personal care and beauty industry, has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the KIK Personal …
Regulatory Issues
CARB California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff is continuing its work to develop amendments to its volatile organic compound (VOC) regulation. The majority of the time has been spent on reviewing product categories and the new …
Why conduct spray package corrosion tests? Part 2
Hello, Everyone. By the time this edition of Corrosion Corner reaches your mailbox I hope the pandemic is over and everyone is healthy. The June edition of Corrosion Corner began a series on why spray package …