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Omya to Acquire Hall Technologies

Omya, a producer of industrial minerals and distributor of specialty ingredients, has reached an agreement to acquire Hall Technologies, Inc., a specialty chemical distributor headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., with sales reach throughout the Midwest and southern United States. Read More…

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EPA Announces New Program to Support New Chemical Reviews, Seeks Comments

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention is proposing to develop and implement a multi-year collaborative research program in partnership with the agency’s Office of Research and Development and other federal entities focused on approaches for performing risk assessments on new chemical substances under TSCA. Read More…

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EPA Part II Asbestos Evaluation Could Impact Formulated Products

EPA’s evaluation could affect paints, coatings, sealants and adhesives, due to inclusion of minerals used in raw materials. EPA’s proposed scope includes asbestos as defined in Title II (Sec. 202) of TSCA with other minerals generally mined with asbestos, such as vermiculite and talc, due to geological mixing and proximity to asbestos. Read More…