Water & Spray Package Corrosion

June 1, 2023

Part 2 Hello, everyone. In this issue, we’ll complete the discussion of water’s role in spray package corrosion. Water-corrosion is a complex, multi-step process. For example, one type of aluminum pitting corrosion involves multiple steps: 1. Water reacts …

Regulatory Issues

Michigan On April 18, the Air Quality Division of the Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy finally promulgated its Final Rule for both Consumer Products and Architectural Coatings. Having gone through the legislative process, …

Unilever announces leadership changes

May 31, 2023

Unilever has announced that two of its C-suite executives will be parting ways with the company. Chief Financial Officer Graeme Pitkethly has informed Unilever's Board of Directors that he plans to retire by the end …

Salvalco names Rob Parkes as Sales Director

May 30, 2023

Salvalco, the company behind the Eco-Valve inert gas propelled aerosol valve technology, has announced the appointment of Rob Parkes as Sales Director. Parkes is a 17-year veteran of the aerosol sector, having previously held positions …

Sure launches two new scents in its aerosol range

May 29, 2023

Sure deodorant brand added two new scents to its existing female and male aerosol range: Sure Nonstop Freesia & Waterlily and Sure Men Nonstop Sensitive. The addition of Sure Nonstop Protection Freesia & Waterlily taps into …

Formulated Solutions dedicates TN plant, appoints CSO

May 26, 2023

Formulated Solutions, Largo, FL, has appointed Derek Bush as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). Bush is a proven scientific and business leader and has in-depth experience working cross-functionally to develop and commercially launch new products within …

Unilever brands sponsor FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

Several personal care brands from Unilever have partnered with the Fédération Internationale De Football Association (FIFA) as official sponsors of the Women's World Cup 2023. Rexona (also known internationally as Sure and Degree), Dove, Lifebuoy …

Castrol debuts line of auto care products

May 25, 2023

Castrol, an Indian brand of lubricating products, has expanded into the auto care segment. The new range of products include Chain Cleaner, Chain Lube, 3-in-1 Shiner, 1-Step Polishing Compound and Anti-Rust Lubricant Spray. "The auto …

Registration is open for Cosmoprof North America

May 22, 2023

Cosmoprof North America has opened registration for its 20th anniversary event, which will take place July 11-13 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This special event occurs as the beauty …

MAA to host Nov. 9 seminar

May 15, 2023

The Midwest Aerosol Association (MAA)  will host a one-day seminar on Thursday, November 9.   Titled "Aerosols: Promotion thru Education," the seminar will be presented at the Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant in Schaumburg, IL (located at 1901 …