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Materials Insights

What’s happening in the often-tumultuous raw materials and chemicals sector?

Susan Sutton

January 7, 2015

In the March issue of ASI, we’ll share answers—but we need your help.

SOCMA Applauds CFATS Bill Signing

January 6, 2015

The final version of the bill provides a multi-year authorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.

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Readers Most Interested in Changes at Epoxy Technology

News from Epoxy Technology regarding a new distributor and general manager drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

January 5, 2015

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

ASC Regulatory Affairs to Focus on California in 2015

December 23, 2014

Regulatory actions in California are expected to dominate the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) attention in 2015.

SOCMA President Calls on Senate to Pass CFATS Extension Before Year’s End

December 9, 2014

Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) President and CEO Lawrence D. Sloan recently issued a letter to U.S. Senate lawmakers urging them to pass legislation providing a multi-year extension of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.

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Readers Most Interested in Dow Divestment Plans

Last week, an announcement from Dow regarding its plans for divestments drew the most interest.

Susan Sutton

December 1, 2014

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

OSHA to Provide Relief from GHS Compliance Deadline

November 21, 2014

The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Association (OSHA) has agreed to provide enforcement relief from the June 1, 2015, compliance deadline for implementation of the Global Harmonization Standard (GHS).

CE Marking Compliance: Risks and Rewards for Sealant Manufacturers

Sealant manufacturers should be aware of the new harmonized European Standard for the construction industry.

Paula Fountain

November 1, 2014

The construction industry’s new harmonized European Standard (hEN) has brought conformity to any product declaration or performance claim, and allows free movement of materials throughout the European Union member states.

Regulatory Review: Signs of Potential Prop 65 Revisions and their Impact for the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

An explanation of some of the core elements of a Prop 65 revision currently under consideration.

Mark Collatz

November 1, 2014

Signs, signs, everywhere there’s signs / Blocking up the scenery, breaking up my mind / Do this, don’t do that, can’t you read the sign? —Five Man Electrical Band (1971)