International Regulatory Resources: WHMIS deadlines, CEPA changes, public recalls and more…
The recent Southern Aerosol Technical Association meeting was bittersweet for all of us at Nexreg. While we enjoy revisiting our friends and colleagues, it was not the same without Doug Fratz in attendance. He is …
U.S. specialty chemicals markets gather momentum during fourth quarter
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) reported that U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes rose 0.4% in November. This follows a revised 0.1% gain in October and a 0.2% gain in September. Volumes have generally been moving …
FAREVA aerosol plant goes live in Richmond
On Dec. 7, 2016, FAREVA Richmond in Henrico, VA became the 11th aerosol facility in the FAREVA Group, with the inauguration of its new aerosol plant in the Richmond area. Following a first-phase investment of …
SC Johnson signs agreement to acquire Brazilian bug repellent brand Exposis
Acquisition Expands the Company’s Portfolio of Insect Repellents SC Johnson announced the family company has acquired Laboratório Osler do Brasil, maker of the Exposis insect repellent brand. “We are thrilled to acquire the Exposis line of products,” …
ConAgra confirms ReddiWip shortage for Christmas!
Just in time for the holidays, an industry-wide shortage of canned whipped topping, such as Reddi-Wip, appears to be looming after a fatal explosion at a Florida nitrous oxide plant in late August stunted the …
EPA Names First Chemicals for Review Under New TSCA Legislation
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the first ten chemicals it will evaluate for potential risks to human health and the environment under TSCA reform. “Under the new law, we now have the power to require …
IATA Proposes New Changes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has incorporated a number of changes into its 58th Edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR). This edition will become effective on Jan. 1, 2017. There is also …
Regulatory Issues
Upcoming effective dates As of Jan. 1, 2017, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has future effective volatile organic compounds (VOC) limits that come into effect. Future VOC limits for Aerosol Adhesives and Aerosol Coatings are …
Corrosion prevention and control is a process, not a one-time event.
Hello, everyone. In the May–July 2016 Corrosion Corners, I discussed corrosion risk and how the cost for corrosion failures is significantly higher than corrosion testing. Corrosion prevention and control is a continuous process and not …