Have we reached “peak aerosol”?
In April, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) completed its filling statistics survey for 2023; the volume filled was roughly at the same level in 2023 as it was in 2022—just over 1.4 billion cans. …
Regulatory Issues
SCAQMD In May, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) held two workgroup meetings. May 21 SCAQMD staff held its second workgroup meeting concerning Rule 1151 Automotive Refinish Coatings. SCAQMD is attempting to prohibit parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF) and …
Updates to the Hazard Communication Standard
On May 20, the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule 1 to update the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) from the Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) …
Corrosion failures may be very costly…
Hello everyone. In previous editions of Corrosion Corner, I’ve discussed the cost of in-market corrosion failures. These are package corrosion failures that occur with an existing or derivative commercial product. In this issue’s column, I’m going …
HCPA to present VOC regulations webinar series
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) will present a four-part webinar series on volatile organic compounds (VOC) regulations and compliance. To help product manufacturers and marketers understand air quality regulations and assist retailers and distributors …
NYSCC golf outing registration now open
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) will host its annual golf outing on Monday, July 29, at the Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, NJ. The event will begin at 9 a.m. ET, and includes …
Limaru NV and Rovensa Next announce agreement for Orange Oil biocide distribution
Rovensa Next, a group of companies dedicated to biosolutions for sustainable agriculture, has announced a 10-year partnership with Limaru NV, a solutions provider to the global biocide industry. Under this agreement, the parties will collaborate …
Sonoco to purchase Eviosys
Sonoco announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Eviosys, a European food cans, ends and closures manufacturer, from KPS Capital Partners for approximately $3.9 billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end …
APEAL rebrands as Steel For Packaging Europe
Steel for Packaging Europe has announced its transformation from The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) marking a significant milestone in the organization's journey. Accompanying this change is a new name and …
South African Aerosol Association appoints new Executive Director
The Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association of South Africa (AMA) has appointed Chris Waldron, formerly of Nampak, to the position of Executive Director. He succeeds Nick Tselentis, who passed away in August 2023. According to the AMA, …