Regulatory Issues
CARB On Feb. 2, 2021, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released its proposed amendments to the Consumer Products Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Regulation. The rule development for these amendments began in June 2018 with a …
Emulsions & Spray Package Corrosion
Hello, Everyone. There are times when one or more formula ingredients are not soluble in the rest of the formula. In these instances, the insoluble ingredients are dissolved in another solvent before mixing with the …
The Asthma Inhaler turns 66!
Read all about it in Smithsonian magazine... The History of the Asthma Inhaler How a brilliant quip led to a treatment that helps millions every minute
Chemical Activity Barometer rises in February
The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), rose 1.0% in February on a three-month moving average basis following a 1.8% increase in January. On a year-over-year …
CARB amendments public hearing set for March 25
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will conduct a public hearing on March 25 at 9:00 a.m. (PDT) to consider approving for adoption the proposed amendments to the Antiperspirants and Deodorants Regulation; Consumer Products Regulation; …
APEAL launches 2025 vision during Steel for Packaging Week
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL) has released its 2025 vision for recycling. Called "Zero steel packaging to landfill," the report launched during Steel for Packaging Week, a virtual event designed …
Polish sealant line uses new LINDAL barrier technology
CX80 Polska offers the line of CX80 Silicones that form a skin within 10 minutes, are resistant to atmospheric influences and do not corrode metal or discolor porous surfaces. They can grout and seal a …
IMAAC appoints Luis Nardini Mayoral as President
The Mexican Institute of Aerosol AC (IMAAC) has appointed Luis Nardini Mayoral as President. He succeeds Abraham Mendoza, who served as IMAAC's President for two years. Nardini Mayoral has held several varying positions in the aerosol …
Luxe Pack Los Angeles rescheduled for Dec. 9 & 10
Originally scheduled for April, Luxe Pack Los Angeles 2021 has been postponed until Dec. 9–10, 2021. It continues to be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. The postponement was due to continual concerns and limitations …
UK REACH requirements discussed at free webinar March 11
To help understand the requirements for UK REACH, join the National Chemical Emergency Centre's (NCEC) Chris Hughes, REACH expert and Principal Regulatory Consultant and Caroline Raine, chemical legislation expert and NCEC's Associate Director of Regulatory …