EPA’s interim decision is consistent with steps the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken to ban the use of irgarol (cybutryne) in antifouling paint under the Antifouling Systems Convention.
Last year, the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) added Paints to the list of priority consumer products under the “Safer Products for Washington” program. DOE cited concerns over inadvertent Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) as the reasoning.
Axalta has signed a deal with JETOUR, a Chery Holding’s brand, to partner on its Intelligent and Healthy Ecological Vehicle Project. According to the companies, the partnership will aim establish […]
After 105 years in business, Continental Products has changed its name to Continental Performance Coatings. “While the highly respected Continental Products brand name has served the company well since its […]
Nouryon has signed an agreement with Renewcell to provide specialty chemicals and engineering solutions for its new textile recycling plant in Sundsvall, Sweden. The facility will recycle textile waste, including […]
Songwon Industrial Co. announced it has established a new business entity in China, Songwon International-Qingdao Co., Ltd. According to the company, the new organization will help ensure that Songwon remains […]
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of the personal care business from Schülke & Mayr GmbH, a portfolio company of the global investment organization EQT. […]
Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), mandates EPA’s New Chemicals Program to help manage the potential risk to human health and the environment from chemicals new to the marketplace.
The legislation would help to alleviate the nationwide shortage of commercial drivers by providing younger drivers with the opportunity to enter the industry.
Arizona’s Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) will be holding a public hearing on April 26 to review its proposed amendments to two rules impacting the paint and coatings industry products.
