September Chemical Activity Barometer jumps slightly, ACC says
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) reported that the Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) was up 0.1% in September on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis following a 0.1% decline in August and gains averaging 0.2% per …
NYSCC to hold naturals formulating event on October 16
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) will hold “The Challenges and Opportunities of Formulation with Naturals” on Wednesday October 16 from 2:30–8:00 p.m. at The Venetian, 546 River Drive, Garfield, NJ. It will …
Last Call for ORM-D
Harmonizing U.S. regulations with the international community expands market access, decreases cost, increases efficiency and enhances safety. However, reaching alignment often requires a lot of time and effort on the part of regulators and industry. …
Regulatory Issues
CARB The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff is continuing with its next round of volatile organic compound (VOC) reductions for Consumer Products. Originally, CARB had targeted 47 product categories with VOC emissions greater than 0.5 …
A plethora of spray package corrosion opportunities—Part 1
Hello everyone. How a spray package is constructed, its materials of construction and the chemical composition of a formula all interact to determine if corrosion will occur and how fast the corrosion will proceed to …
Firmenich buys minority stake in Robertet
Perfume and flavor company Firmenich has reached an agreement with First Eagle Investment Management to acquire its client’s 17% stake in Robertet. “Firmenich has the greatest respect for Robertet, with its family values, long-term vision of …
ADF Aerosol Award winners announced
Technical Application/Sustainability Award LINDAL Group has picked up a joint award with chemical company Dupont at the ADF&PCD New York Packaging Innovation Awards held Sept. 18 in New York City. Designed by Dupont’s Performance Building Solutions business …
ADF&PCD expo open in New York
The 4th annual ADF&PCD expo opened today at the Altman Building & Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. Trade show and programs going Tuesday and Wednesday with the Packaging Innovations awards ceremony at 3 pm Wednesday. This …
James Briggs purchased by Tetrosyl
UK-based James Briggs Ltd., provider of aerosols and specialty chemicals, was acquired by Tetrosyl, a European manufacturer and supplier of car care products and one of the UK’s biggest independent oil blenders. Tetrosyl bought the …
Pepper spray pioneer, Albert P. Caruso, passes away
Albert P. Caruso, a pioneer in the manufacture of consumer pepper sprays, died Aug. 16 in Amherst, NY after a short illness. He was 85 years old. Caruso began his career as a life and health …