American Coatings Association

About ACA

The American Coatings Association (ACA) represents both companies and professionals working in the paint and coatings industry.

Membership
- Corporate Membership
- Coatings Science & Technology Professional Membership

The paint and coatings industry is an important and dynamic part of our nation’s economy, and plays a key role in creating products that help preserve and protect everything, from our every day objects to our most important infrastructure.

Advocacy

ACA serves as a forceful and effective advocate and voice on legislative, regulatory and judicial issues at the federal, state and local levels.

News

Find the latest ACA and industry news, from government affairs activity to business and tech news.

Press Room

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Media Inquiries

Programs & Affiliates

ACA’s programs and affiliates are responsible for some of the association and industry’s most essential work. Together, ACA programs and affiliates help raise the visibility and profile of industry.

CoatingsTech Magazine

As the official trade publication of the ACA, CoatingsTech delivers high quality content on major industry updates, science & technology solutions, legislative and regulatory news, and market insights.

Current issue

As the coatings industry prepares for the Western Coatings Symposium & Show, CoatingsTech previews the exhibits that will be on display. In this issue, articles also focus on coatings for the heavy-duty transportation sector, improving the adhesion robustness of 2K Michael Addition coating systems, and the factors affecting sealer performance on concrete.

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Publications & Resources

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Publications

Resources

Events

Learn about upcoming ACA events, including seminars, webinars, and other offerings.

2020 Member Webinar Series

ACA offers corporate members complimentary webinars that address key regulatory topics. Two webinars are scheduled each month. Although the webinars are free, member login is required for registration.

2020 Webinar Schedule

Subject to Change

January 15, 1pm EST

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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Overview
Presenter: Tracy Heinzman, Wiley Rein, LLP

This webinar will provide an overview of FIFRA, the federal statute that governs the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides in the United States. Given recent biocide mandates in Canada and Europe, this webinar will provide address FIFRA’s pesticide registration, treated articles, and labeling ramifications as they relate to coatings and adhesives.

January 29, 1pm EST

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“Made in the USA” Labeling
Presenters: Philip Moffat, Principal, Verdant Law, PLLC
Danielle Schreiber, Counsel, Verdant Law, PLLC

If your company promotes its products as “Made in the USA,” you should be aware that there are Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, as well as state regulations that apply to “Made in the USA” claims. This webinar will provide an overview of the current FTC guidelines, potential future changes to those guidelines, and also address state regulations.

February 4, 1pm EST

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Europe’s Classification of Titanium Dioxide
Presenter: Michael H. Ober,Global Product Stewardship and Regulatory Manager at The Chemours Company, and Chair of the Titanium Dioxide Stewardship Council

The European Chemical Agency’s (ECHA) Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) has proposed that titanium dioxide (TiO2) be classified as a Category 2 carcinogen through inhalation under REACH Regulation. This webinar will provide an overview of the classification, possible future actions, and compliance considerations.

February 20, 1pm EST

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Canada and Europe’s Biocide Restrictions
Presenter: Riaz Zaman, counsel, ACA Government Affairs

This webinar will provide an overview of the Canadian and European bans and restrictions on certain biocides and preservatives used in the coatings and adhesives industry.