New disinfectant spray launched by Lipidor & Aurena Laboratories
Lipidor is partnering with Aurena Laboratories AB to start production of Lipidor’s patented and novel disinfecting hand spray—Skin Disinfection Spray. As part of this initiative, 10,000 spray bottles will be donated areas of China particularly …
Participation sought for HCPA’s aerosol survey
The Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA) has issued its annual survey for the aerosol industry. Participation is needed. This information is vital to the industry and participation has declined in recent years. All information …
WAIB encourages CARB workshop participation March 10 & 19
The Western Aerosol Information Bureau (WAIB) encourages participation in upcoming California Air Resources Board (CARB) public work meetings on March 10 & 19. CARB staff will inform stakeholders about developments in Consumer Product Regulation Amendments. …
P&G debuts Microban 24, a line of antibacterial cleaning products
Touting the benefit of keeping surfaces protected for 24 hours, Procter & Gamble has launched the Microban 24 line of antibacterial home sanitizing products. P&G said Microban 24 kills 99.9% of bacteria on contact and …
B’laster buys Workshop Hero, maker of Metal Rescue
B’laster Corp. has acquired Workshop Hero, the maker and distributor of Metal Rescue products and began production of the products at its Valley View, OH plant in late February. Terms of the deal were not …
LINDAL launches sustainable & speedy spray product platform
LINDAL Group has debuted an innovative and sustainable platform to bring products to market quickly. The Mini Engine Platform incorporates new actuator designs made from Post-Consumer Resin (PCR) and separates a one-piece actuator into two …
European Regulatory Update
EU Poison Center Update: Consumer Mixture deadline extended to 2021 The September 2019 issue of SPRAY discussed the new harmonized reporting obligations for hazardous mixtures under Annex VIII of CLP (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on the classification, …
Is corrosion testing cost-effective? Part 2
Hello everyone. In February, I started a two-part discussion on whether or not corrosion testing is cost-effective. The objectives for corrosion tests—corrosion risks as a function of test time/completion—were discussed. I also mentioned that storage …
HCPA Aerosol Products Division unveils new strategic plan
The Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA) Aerosol Products Division (APD) recently reorganized under a new strategic plan to better serve the entire aerosol supply chain. This realignment will allow for increased member engagement and …
Regulatory Issues
CARB Throughout January 2020, California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff continued to work on amendments for its volatile organic compound (VOC) Consumer Products Rule. The following categories are currently targeted: Aerosol air fresheners Hair spray Dry …