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Editor’s Memo: And the Winners Are…

The construction industry continues to control the demand for sealants.

November 1, 2013

This issue of ASI is very exciting for our staff, because we’re able to announce the winners of the first-annual ASI Readers’ Choice Awards!

5 Trends Impacting the Adhesive and Sealant Industry

The ASC has identified multiple trends and responded with Convention and Training Academy programming.

Matt Croson

October 1, 2013

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has targeted five trends that it sees impacting the industry. The adhesive and sealant community will discuss these types of issues and opportunities at the ASC Fall Convention and Expo, which will be held October 21-23 in Minneapolis.

Editor's Memo: ASC Fall 2013

Susan Sutton

September 27, 2013

The industry will soon gather in Minneapolis for the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s (ASC) Fall Convention and Expo, which will be held October 21-23 at the Hilton Minneapolis.

Guest Blog

OSHA NEP Focuses on Isocyanate Exposure in the Workplace

The agency’s announced goal is to reduce employee exposure to isocyanates that can potentially lead to work-related asthmatic symptoms.

Mark Collatz

September 4, 2013

As a partner in the value chain, adhesive and sealant manufacturers with products containing isocyanate material at a minimum should consider notifying their customers of the existence of this new OSHA program.

Toolaabee Named ASC Regulatory Affairs Chairman

August 20, 2013

Neema Toolaabee, manager of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs with DAP, has become chairman of the association’s Regulatory Affairs Committee (RAC).

Guest Blog

TSCA Reform – Bump in the Road or Brick Wall?

I recently had the opportunity to witness first-hand a portion of the world’s greatest deliberative body at work—it was both inspiring and frustrating.

Mark Collatz

August 12, 2013

Senator Boxer: “If we don’t fix these problems, we’re not going to have a bill.”

Regulatory Review: TSCA Reform and EPA Actions

The recent introduction of a bipartisan bill will likely pave the way for future TSCA reform.

Michael Schmeida

August 5, 2013

When the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in 1976, most people interested in chemicals regulation lauded it as the greatest and most advanced piece of chemical legislation of their time.

ACC Comments on House Subcommittee Review of TSCA

June 20, 2013

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently announced that Cal Dooley, president and CEO, has released a statement in response to a hearing by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy on the historical impact of the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).

DuPont Supports Bipartisan TSCA Reform

June 7, 2013

DuPont recently announced it applauds the bipartisan Chemical Safety Improvement Act.

ASC Announces TSCA Proposal Webinar

June 6, 2013

The Adhesive and Sealant Council Inc. (ASC) recently announced it will conduct a webinar to address details regarding the Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013(S. 1009).