DOT publishes new rulemaking: HM-215M
The U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT) published its latest final rule, HM-215M, to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating various amendments. These include changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, …
Factors that determine the length of spray package commercial life
Hello, everyone. Last month’s Corrosion Corner provided an overview of the relationship between spray package commercial life and spray package service life. These two lifetimes can be used to determine if corrosion is too severe …
FDA bans three Chinese-made aerosol sprays
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an advisory warning consumers against purchasing three unregistered household insecticides imported from China. Big Bie Pai Aerosol Insecticide, Tianshi Insect Killer and Baolilai Aerosol Insecticide all contain cypermethrin, a …
CARB Survey Update: Select Extensions Granted
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has granted limited extensions to companies meeting certain conditions. The official deadline to submit information for the 2013 Consumer Products Survey is March 1. A one month extension has been granted …
Reminder: CARB Survey is due on March 1st
Remember, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is conducting a mandatory 2013 survey of all commercial and consumer products. The survey is due March 1st--less than ten days from now. From Regulatory Issues columnist Doug Raymond: "By now …
EAA Golf Outing takes on new workshop format
Crystal Springs Resort The Eastern Aerosol Association's (EAA) annual Golf Outing will take place Tuesday, August 4 at picturesque Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, NJ. In response to several suggestions from EAA members, the Board decided to …
Midwest Aerosol Association accepting can race sponsors
The Midwest Aerosol Association (MAA) is continuing its strategic partnership with the Schaumburg Boomers professional baseball team of the independent Frontier League for a fifth year. Included in the campaign are scoreboard advertisements raising awareness of aerosol …
Lindal Group opens new facility in Turkey
The LINDAL Group, a worldwide provider of aerosol packaging technology, has announced the creation of its newest facility in Turkey. According to Francois-Xavier Gilbert, CEO, Lindal Group, work on this production and office complex, located east …
GHS arrives in Canada
According to NexReg, Canada has finally implemented the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling Chemicals (GHS). On February 11th, 2015, the Government of Canada officially announced that the current WHMIS regulations have been updated …
Revlon announces new Chief Marketing Officer
Revlon announced today that Benjamin Karsch is joining the company as Executive VP, Chief Marketing Officer, Revlon Consumer. “In our extensive search, we wanted someone who could passionately inspire a deeper engagement with our brands, our …