Regulatory Issues
CARB July was a very busy month for the consumer products industry. From July 10–12, it held meetings with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to educate the staff on numerous product categories, such as …
Water and spray package corrosion
Hello everyone. Water is often referred to as being the closest thing to a universal solvent. It dissolves a wide range of formula ingredients and dissolves into a wide range of formula chemicals. For example, …
Harmonized notification of hazardous mixtures to poison centers in Europe
Chemical products are available for a variety of uses to professionals and the general public. Unintentional human exposure to these products can pose significant health hazards under circumstances of misuse or accidents. When an accidental …
Judge invalidates NYSDEC Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program
The New York State Supreme Court invalidated the Household Cleansing Product Information Disclosure Program issued by the New York State Dept. of Environmental Conversation (NYSDEC) on the grounds that they did not comply with the …
Revlon seeks buyer
According to an article on www.bloomberg.com, after the Labor Day holiday weekend in the U.S. (ending Sept. 3), Revlon will "begin a formal marketing process as it seeks to secure a buyer that will help turn …
HCPA accepting nominations for inaugural Innovation Awards
In 2019, the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) will host the inaugural Innovation Awards to honor members of the household and commercial products industry for accomplishments in product innovation and sustainability. Recognizing these accomplishments …
German aluminum industry expecting slight economic downturn in 2019
German aluminium industry cutting back production in many areas / expectations subdued / risk situation unchanged The development of business activity in the aluminium sector in Germany was mixed in the first half of …
Tubex launches new lightweight aluminum aerosol can
German aerosol can manufacturer Tubex has launched its new light weight aerosol aluminum can “Designed for Sustainability and Recycling.” Tubex and slug supplier Neuman Aluminum developed a patented slug for aluminum aerosol cans with a considerable …
Ball to sell Argentine steel aerosol packaging facilities to Envases del Plata S.A
Ball Corp. announced on Aug. 21 an agreement to sell its tinplate steel aerosol packaging facilities in Garin and San Luis, Argentina, to Envases del Plata S.A., an Argentinian metal packaging company. The transaction is expected to …
PLZ Aeroscience aquires Precise Packaging
PLZ Aeroscience Corporation (PLZ) announced on Aug. 22 that it has acquired Precise Packaging from an affiliate of Trive Capital. Based in Fall River, Massachusetts, Precise is a manufacturer of small-format aerosol and liquid products …