What is package service lifetime?

December 1, 2019

Hello, everyone. Those of you who have used Pair O Docs corrosion consulting, failure analysis, inhibitor development or Aristartec corrosion testing services have heard the terms “package service lifetime” (PSL) and “container service lifetime” (CSL). …

Expanding opportunities for aerosol products in Safer Choice

When you peruse the aisles of your local retailer, you’ll likely see many cleaning products with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice logo; however, very few of these will be aerosol products. Why …

Regulatory Issues

CARB On Nov. 7, California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff held a public workshop to reveal its proposal for the next round of rulemaking. CARB has been reviewing Consumer Product categories since April of 2019 to …

Chemical Activity Barometer is stable in November

November 29, 2019

The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) was stable in November on a three-month moving average following a 0.3% decline in October. On a year-over-year basis, the barometer was down 0.2%. Unadjusted data shows …

“Aerosol 2020” set for Sydney, Australia March 31-April 2

November 26, 2019

The Aerosol Association of Australia will hold “Aerosol 2020” in Sydney March 31–April 2, 2020. Sponsorships are available. For more info, visit https://www.aerosol.com.au/. Tentative events will include: March 31: "Aerosol Technology Training Course" at …

LVMH to buy Tiffany & Co. for approx. $16.2B

November 25, 2019

LVMH is buying 182-year-old Manhattan-based jewelry company Tiffany & Co. LVMH will pay $135 per share, valuing Tiffany at about $16.2 billion. According to reports, the deal is one of the largest yet in the …

HCPA to give Innovation Awards; DS Containers aerosol can production to be honored

November 21, 2019

The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) announced the winners of its inaugural Innovation Awards, honoring accomplishments in product innovation and sustainability in five product categories. Winners include: Technology Innovation Award: DS Containers (Drawn & …

ACI revamps enzyme guidance document for consumer products

November 20, 2019

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has updated its “Guidance for the Risk Assessment of Enzyme-Containing Consumer Products” to help consumer product manufacturers develop appropriate risk management assessments and strategies and continue successful product safety stewardship …

ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020 unveils speakers

November 19, 2019

Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) & Packaging of Perfume Cosmetics & Design (PCD) and Packaging of Premium & Luxury Drinks (PLD) Paris 2020 released details of the 35-hour conference program scheduled for Jan. 29 & …

EPA approves streamlined system to recycle aerosol cans

November 18, 2019

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a streamlined system to manage hazardous waste aerosol cans via a rule, which will save an estimated $5.3 million annually in regulatory costs. With this rule, EPA …