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 …
American Chemistry Council reports U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes regain momentum
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) reported that U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes regained momentum, increasing 0.4 percent in February after only a 0.1 percent gain in January. All changes in the data are reported on …
First ever aerosol products produced in Bangladesh
Locally made body spray and air freshener under the brand name “Wave” were formally launched at Quasem Industries Conference 2018 in Dhaka on March 22. The first ever pressurized tin can products made in Bangladesh were …
Aerosol Technology Course Now Open for Registration
The Center for Professional Advancement (CfPA) has announced that registration for Aerosol Technology, a course about the major aspects of aerosol technology and formulations, is now open. The course will be held June 26-28 in …
Unilever to Change Corporate Structure, Establishes HQ in Rotterdam
Unilever announced it is establishing its global headquarters in Rotterdam in an effort to transform the company into a more simple, agile and focused business. This move will simplify Unilever from its current two-legal entity …