Do chloride ions cause spray package corrosion?
Hello everyone. One of the most persistent corrosion myths is that chloride ions cause corrosion of all metals and coated metals. This myth most likely originated with the pitting corrosion behavior of stainless steel alloys in …
HCPA Aerosol Products Division, CMI to host joint Aerosol Recycling Proposal Discussion (virtual); open to all
Everyone in the aerosol industry is welcome to participate... Sustainability initiatives across various packaging materials and product sectors—as well as legislative proposals that would put more responsibility on brand manufacturers to manage their packaging—have been transforming …
HCPA to create virtual platform for the 2020 Annual Meeting in December
The Household & Commercial Products Association's (HCPA) 2020 Annual Meeting, now set for December 7-12, has been changed to a virtual platform due to the coronavirus pandemic. Once finalized, Cassy LaRussa, Senior VP of HCPA's Meetings …
Chemical Activity Barometer shows positive gain in August
The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), rose by 2.5% in August on a three-month moving average basis following a 3.0% gain in July. On a …
SCC 74th Annual Meeting & Showcase now virtual in December
Registration opens September 9, 2020 The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) has announced that the SCC 74th Annual Meeting & Showcase scheduled for December 2020 will be a fully virtual meeting. SCC and the Sheraton NY Times …
NYSCC to hold Suppliers’ Day At Home Live Week of Beauty 9/28–10/2
Kick-off September 28th Show Days & Live Chat: September 30-October 1, 2020 Mark your calendars now for a week of beauty and personal care featuring education, engagement, new products, awards and more: this virtual offering will be the …
EPA registers Nootkatone as insecticide, repellent
A new active ingredient, discovered and developed by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), has been registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in insecticides and insect repellents. Studies show that …
Perfumed Plume awards set for September 3, virtually
The 2020 Perfumed Plume Awards winners for fragrance journalism will be presented on Sept. 3 from 3:00-4:00 pm (EST) virtually. The presentation will announce, congratulate and celebrate the winners, according to Perfumed Plume Co-Founders Lyn …
Amazon establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit
Amazon Establishes Counterfeit Crimes Unit to Bring Counterfeiters to Justice New, global team is dedicated to investigating, finding, and launching legal action and criminal referrals against counterfeiters Amazon recently announced it has established a new Counterfeit Crimes …
DOT ERG 2020 Edition now available
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) has released an updated version of its Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG). Issued every four years, the guidebook is required for use by …