Symrise Completes Creative Center, Phase I Production Facility in China
Symrise is continuing to grow its flavor and fragrance market positioning in China with the inauguration of a new creative center in Pudong, Shanghai. The €8 million ($9.9 million) facility features cutting-edge technology for perfumers …
American Cleaning Institute Reveals American Cleaning Habits
The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released its 2018 National Cleaning Survey, revealing that spring cleaning season is in full swing in the U.S. Seventy-six percent of households will take part in the ritual of spring …
Daniel Wright Succeeds Bob Dunaway as CEO of Aerofil Technology
Daniel Wright has been appointed CEO of Aerofil Technology, Inc., an HBM Holdings company. Wright previously served as president and COO of Aerofil Technology, and before that, VP of HBM’s corporate development. Wright will succeed Aerofil’s …
Clearing the Air
A recent study published in the journal Science runs counter to much of the current scientific understanding of volatile organic compound (VOC) impact on air quality. However, evaluating new information, its credibility and the claims …
Spray Package Corrosion Quiz — Part 2
Hello, everyone. Last month, we discussed the first three of six common questions about spray package corrosion; we’ll tackle the final three questions this month. Anhydrous formulas are immune from corrosion—true or false? Kind of True A completely …
Regulatory Issues
Article in Science On Feb. 15, 2018, the journal Science published research titled “Volatile Chemical Products Emerging as Largest Petrochemical Source of Urban Organic Emissions.” This researched study is very significant to the consumer products and …
Registration Open for EAA, Set for April 12
Registration is open for the Eastern Aerosol Association (EAA) spring meeting, "Aerosol 101," set for April 12 at the Sheraton Mahwah, 1 International Blvd, Mahwah, NJ. To register, visit www.easternaerosol.com.
Michael Naude, former Executive Director of the Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association of South Africa, passes away
Michael P. Naude, the former Executive Director and current Head of Administration at The Aerosol Manufacturers' Association of South Africa (AMA), passed away on March 24. "It is with the deepest regret that I must …
Society of Cosmetic Chemists Offers CEP Courses
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists will offer an Aerosol Technology Course on April 10, as well as other courses to discuss up-to-date regulations and formulations. See more info below. Aerosol Technology 101 (NextGen) April 10, 2018 …
CFA Appoints Blottiere as VP/General Delegate
The French Aerosol Committee (CFA) has announced that Xavier Camidebach will be stepping down as CFA VP/General Delegate as of Aug. 1, 2018. To replace him, the CFA Executive Committee has appointed Jean Blottiere of …