Degree teams with basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo to launch limited-edition deodorant
Unilever's Degree Deodorant brand has collaborated with basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to launch a limited-edition Degree Greek Freak Antiperspirant Deodorant. Known for his exceptional versatility and ballhandling skills, Antetokounmpo is commonly referred to as the Greek Freak, …
Estee Lauder North America President Mark Loomis to retire
The Estée Lauder Cos. announced that, after more than 28 years with the company, Mark Loomis, Group President, North America, will retire at the end of fiscal year 2025. Starting January 1, 2025, his duties …
Voyant Beauty appoints Byczynski as CEO
Voyant Beauty, an aerosol filler and full-service supply chain partner to the beauty and personal care industry, has appointed Ed Byczynski as CEO. He succeeds Richard McEvoy, who has served as CEO since 2018. He joins …
Registration open for ACI 2025 Convention
Registration for the 2025 American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Industry Convention is now open. The global cleaning product supply chain’s top business event will take place Monday, January 27, through Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Grande …
Mosi-guard launches inset repellent fabric spray using Salvalco Eco-Valve
Mosi-guard, a UK-based brand of DEET-free insect repellents from Citrefine, has introduced the Lemon Eucalyptus Fabric Spray utilizing Salvalco's Eco-Valve technology. Available in the UK, the newly-launched fabric spray adds an extra layer of protection in …
Rediscovering VOCs
The staff at the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) is terrible at throwing anything away. In a recent “tidy up,” we generated 15 sacks of wastepaper, which were sent away to be shredded and recycled. …
Calculating Corrosion vs. Corrosion Testing, Part 2
Hello everyone. In the last issue, we discussed the complexity of corrosion and how one could determine if spray package corrosion will or will not occur. I listed the nine known factors that cause or …
Regulatory Issues
AIM Technology Transition The American Innovation & Manufacturing Act (AIM) Technology Transition section regulates hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in Consumer Aerosol Products and Technical Aerosol Products. This regulation was adopted Oct. 24, 2023, and becomes effective Jan. 1, …
Keeping an eye on PFAS restrictions
Keeping up with the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulatory landscape continues to be a daunting challenge for manufacturers and their supply chains. It’s been a rollercoaster trying to understand which chemicals are considered PFAS …
New Mucinex power jet saline nasal spray
Mucinex, a Reckitt brand, has introduced Mucinex Sinus Saline Nasal Spray, a non-medicated saline product designed to treat sinus-related symptoms. With its dual nozzle technology, Mucinex Sinus Saline Nasal Spray is a drug-free saline product with …