SCC’s online and on-demand sunscreen intensive runs August 6–13
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists' "Extending Your Invisible Umbrella 2.0" sunscreen intensive will take place virtually and on-demand starting on August 6. The presentations will discuss the link between skin health and sun exposure, as …
HCPA to host four-part Regulatory Webinar Series
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) will hold a four-part Regulatory Webinar Series, featuring a high-level overview and opportunities to speak directly with officials from regulatory sectors. They are set for August 19 & …
Why conduct spray package corrosion tests? Part 3
Hello, Everyone. I started this three-part series in June on why spray package corrosion testing is necessary. Part 1 covered the materials used to fabricate spray packages—how metals, coated metals and laminated metals corrode and …
Taking a look at Indoor Air Quality while stuck inside
In 1989, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submitted a report to Congress on indoor air quality, which found that people spend approximately 93% of their time indoors, 2% outdoors and 5% in transit (e.g., …
Regulatory Issues
CARB The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff continues to work on amendments to its volatile organic compound (VOC) Consumer Products regulation. For more than a year, CARB has been reviewing product categories for potentially reducing …
Elements of Spray Package Corrosion course goes online
Pair O Docs has developed a web version of its Elements of Spray Package Corrosion course in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The course is offered for 5–30 participants and the cost is less than …
ACC’s Chemical Activity Barometer rises In July
The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), rose 2.7% in July on a three-month moving average basis following a 0.1% gain in June. On a year-over-year …
Dr. John J. Sciarra, metered dose inhaler pioneer, passes away
On April 17, Dr. John J. Sciarra of Sciarra Laboratories, Inc., Hicksville, NY, passed away at the age of 92. Born in 1927, Sciarra served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army and received his …
FDA continues to warn consumers about methanol-laden hand sanitizers
Source: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) FDA is warning consumers and health care providers that the agency has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol (also known …
Ball collaborates with Lindal and Reabrook for Rainbow hand sanitizer
In a continued effort to help combat the global pandemic, Ball Aerosol Packaging Devizes (UK) has collaborated with Reabrook Ltd and the Lindal Group to design, produce and fill 25,000 cans of Rainbow hand sanitizer. After …