Anhydrous formulas are not corrosive… most of the time.
Hello everyone. Free liquid water is needed for metal corrosion and polymer corrosion to occur. Anhydrous spray formulas (or solvent formulas) are typically regarded as being corrosion-proof because they are essentially water-free. However, there are instances when a non-corrosive …
Product of the Year
Hosted in 28 countries, Product of the Year is one of the world’s largest consumervoted programs that recognizes innovation in consumer packaged goods. This is the fourth year Product of the Year was conducted in the U.S., with over 60,000 American shoppers …
DOT’s new rule comes to light
The Jan. 19, 2011 final rule, HM-215K, published by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is, perhaps, one of the most significant rulemakings since its landmark rulings, HM-181 (adopts the international standards for hazardous …
Commentary
Rules & Regulations School’s out for kids and they are (for the most part) enjoying their sublime reprieve from rules and restrictions, but for the rest of us, it seems as if the new rules and regulations never …
What does innovation mean for spray technology?
Packaging is not only an integral element of product development for the home and garden industry, but of brand management as a whole. As a product’s packaging and dispensing is often the most tangible representation of a brand that …
Regulatory Issues
Green Chemistry The Dept. of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) in California released their informal Draft Green Chemistry Regulation for a short preview on May 18 and asked for comments by May 29. The Draft Green Chemistry Regulation was …
Commentary
Summer fun needs summer sense… No doubt, most readers have read about the Massachusetts man who says he applied continuous spray Banana Boat sunscreen, stepped next to his outdoor grill and immediately caught fire last month. He suffered …
Spray Patterns
Aerosol manufacturer Empack Spraytech Inc. was given this year’s Award for Advanced Manufacturing for its innovative work in the automotive and chemical sectors at the 16th Annual Brampton Outstanding Business Achievement Awards held in April. Custom fragrance development company Tru Fragrance announced the launch of Tru …
People in the News
Shelley Simmons was appointed VP, Global Communications, Aveda (The Estée Lauder Cos.), effective June 25. She has held positions at The Body Shop since 2000, most recently as their Brand Communications & Values Director, Americas. The Procter & Gamble Co. announced former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency …