If you’re planning on a Special Permit … plan early!
Many years ago, I worked at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. I was part of a small group that was responsible, in part, for reviewing special permit applications for those applicants that wanted …
Spring has Sprung!
Spring launches abound in multiple categories Do consumers shop more in the good weather? Some analysts say yes. Warm weather prompts some very obvious purchases, such as sunscreen, lighter clothing, insect repellant, outdoor gear and sporting …
CSPA to Host Special Intermediate Course on Cleaning Product Formulations
On Monday, May 6, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., the Consumer Specialty Products Association’s (CSPA) is hosting an in-depth seminar for professionals in the cleaning products industry. Informative, science focused and led by …
Symrise Acquires U.S. Fragrance Manufacturer Belmay
Symrise has acquired the global fragrance business of the Belmay Group, an international developer and manufacturer of fragrances and perfume oils. Both Belmay’s product and customer portfolios complement the existing activities of Symrise’s Scent & …
Chicago Aerosol seeks annexation of residential property
Chicago Aerosol is asking the Village of Coal City, IL to annex a 1.5-acre parcel located on the southwest side of company’s plant at 1300 North Street. The manufacturing facility borders the newly acquired property …
Overcoming Adversity: Two fillers face the elements
Empack Spraytech faces down flames Empack Spraytech Inc., of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, had its share of good fortune and hard luck last year. In 2012, it opened a new 65,000 sq. ft. facility. The new building, …
LVP issue, CARB Rule Development, States & Green Chemistry
This year is starting off very busily. We have the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) issue with low vapor pressue (LVPs). Now, SCAQMD will begin work on …
GHS, VOC limits, Green Chemistry, TSCA & More…
Expect 2013 to be a busy year for regulatory compliance, as the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)-based regulations are enacted in more countries and on a wider variety of products. …
Why isn’t spray package corrosion more consistent
Hello everyone. One of the most difficult questions to answer about corrosion is why it’s so random. For example, you have a static storage test on a new formula or line extension, and you open …
DOT Flip-Flops
I am actually writing this article while sitting on a beach in Koh Samui, Thailand. I am here on a much-needed vacation. Knowing that I have to pay for this luxury, I brought my laptop …