Articles Tagged with ''regulation/legislation''

Advancing Adhesives: Non-Toxic Solvents

Can "green" solvents be on a par with their conventional toxic counterparts?

July 1, 2015

The average person comes into contact with solvents - toxic substances that dissolve other substances - thousands of times each day without even thinking about them.

Handle with Care: Personnel Protection in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

The personal protective equipment industry is staying ahead of worker safety and comfort with innovative new tools.

Srin Kuchibotla

July 1, 2015

Compliance in a chemical environment not only requires selecting the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for a variety of chemicals, but also must ensure that workers wear the equipment.

Regulatory Review: New SDSs and Labels for GHS Compliance - Don't Panic Yet

Adhesive and sealant formulators still have time to square away everything they need for developing accurate SDSs and labels to meet GHS standards.

July 1, 2015

Flipping the calendar to June 2015 has provided the kind of dread that can only be rivaled by scheduled root canal work or an IRS audit - especially for those who deal with dual Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) and shipping responsibilities within their company.

ASC Lauds House for Passing TSCA Reform Legislation

June 26, 2015

The House recently approved H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015, by a vote of 398 in favor and one dissenting.

SOCMA Applauds Forward Movement of TSCA Reform

June 11, 2015

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it applauds the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Ask Dr. Dave: Can I dispose of water that has adhesive residue?

The answer is almost certainly no.

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

June 1, 2015

Dave Dunn's June 2015 column.

Understanding OSHA's Revised Hazard Communication Standard

Chemical producers and shippers will encounter challenges with the GHS - here's what you need to know.

Daniel Levine

June 1, 2015

As a response to the multiple definitions of hazard—and multiple ways of communicating these hazards—the United Nations adopted the Globally Harmonized System for Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) in 2003.

Top 5 News that Sticks

New BASF CEO Draws Most Reader Interest

BASF’s announcement regarding its new CEO drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

May 18, 2015

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

ASC Applauds Passage of TSCA Reform Bill

May 6, 2015

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced it applauds the passage of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (S.697).

Adhesives at Work: Stay Ahead of the Pack - Sticking to Food Packaging Regulations

Converters and brand owners must ensure that the adhesive selected is suitable for the application.

Badrish Krishnan

May 1, 2015

With increasing consumer demand for convenience comes greater demand for high performance standards and increased sustainability. The packaging industry is no stranger to these trends taking place with consumer products across the world

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Articles Tagged with ''regulation/legislation''

Advancing Adhesives: Non-Toxic Solvents

Handle with Care: Personnel Protection in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Regulatory Review: New SDSs and Labels for GHS Compliance - Don't Panic Yet

ASC Lauds House for Passing TSCA Reform Legislation

SOCMA Applauds Forward Movement of TSCA Reform

Ask Dr. Dave: Can I dispose of water that has adhesive residue?

Understanding OSHA's Revised Hazard Communication Standard

New BASF CEO Draws Most Reader Interest

ASC Applauds Passage of TSCA Reform Bill

Adhesives at Work: Stay Ahead of the Pack - Sticking to Food Packaging Regulations

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