FEA responds to EC aerosol classification under CLP
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
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
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 …
HCPA releases “HCPA Members Fight Against Coronavirus” video & Annual Report
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) launched a video to promote how HCPA members are helping fight COVID-19 on the frontlines. Watch the video here, https://vimeo.com/412960669. HCPA also released it 2019-2020 (first quarter) Annual Report …
BAMA cancels Innovation Day due to Covid-19 safety concerns
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association’s (BAMA) annual Innovation Day, previously set for July 7, has been cancelled. BAMA will instead provide the day’s planned presentations via Innovation Webinars in the coming months. “It is with …
Precision’s new website and strategy, focused on YOU, goes live
Aerosol valve and dispenser maker Precision has revamped its corporate website and builds on the company’s new communication strategy established in the Fall of 2019. The website incorporates Precision’s new slogan, “It all starts with …