Understanding Microplastics
Microplastics are very small plastic particles that typically come from the breakdown of larger pieces of plastic, especially when those larger plastic pieces are exposed to environmental conditions or have been designed and manufactured for …
Chemical Activity Barometer falls slightly in June
The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), eased 0.3% in June on a three-month moving average basis following a 4.6% decline in May. On a year-over-year …
Unilever, Tubex and Neuman Aluminium develop eco-friendly antiperspirant aerosol can
Unilever, Tubex and Neuman Aluminium have partnered to develop and manufacture the aerosol can for Rexona Recycled Refreshed. The can consists of a patented aluminum alloy and 25% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. The use of …
SCC creates scholarship program for under-represented individuals
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has created the Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship program to support under-represented minority students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in chemical, physical, medical, pharmaceutical, biological or related sciences and …
SCC launches diversity initiatives, creates scholarship
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has launched initiatives supporting equity, diversity and inclusion in the cosmetic and personal care industry. The SCC has committed to: Create scholarship opportunities for under-represented minority students pursuing an …
Webinars set to discuss CARB’s proposed amendments
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in the following public webinars to discuss proposed regulatory amendments to further reduce consumer product volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and improve Consumer Products Regulation …
Nussbaum launches aerosol can made from 100% recycled aluminum
Nussbaum Matzingen AG, manufacturer of aluminum monobloc cans, launched an aerosol can made from 100% post-consumer-recycled (PCR) aluminum. It is the first of its kind containing no primary aluminum, according to Nussbaum. The starting material is …
NYSCC Supplier’s Day registration offers new perks
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is offering new perks for Supplier's Day registrants. The new Digital Pop-Up & Solutions Center offers education and engagement, such as a dozen webinar programs (from NYSCC's At …
FEAerosol2020 Lisbon postponed to 2022; virtual event in September
Aerosol packaging event FEAerosol2020 Lisbon—originally scheduled to take place at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) in Lisbon, Portugal Sept. 23–24, 2020—has been postponed Sept. 21–22, 2022 at the same venue. According to the European Aerosol …
Diversified CPC Int’l to build new production & distribution facility in Texas
Diversified CPC International (DCPC), a global manufacturer in the design, production, and distribution of high-purity gases for the aerosol industry and a variety of other industries has announced plans to construct a new multi-million dollar …