This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Advertise in this news brief. Text Version   RSS   Subscribe   Unsubscribe   Archive   Media Kit ACA Home   About ACA   News   Membership   Events         GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS ACA Submits Comments to OSHA on Respirable Crystalline Silica Proposed Rule The proposed rule would lower the permissible exposure limit (PEL) to 50 micrograms of respirable crystalline silica per cubic meter of air for both general industry and construction worksites. Share this article:   READ MORE ACA Submits Comments on Canadian Proposed Regulations Amending the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations The proposed changes are designed to respond to the Transportation Safety Board's recommendations for enhanced information readily available to first responders – a recommendation that stems from the incident at Lac-Megantic. Share this article:   READ MORE SPONSORED CONTENT Using Anionic Surfactants in high performance Coatings and Adhesives Improved Wetting & Leveling with Fluorosurfactants Latex Production with Calfax DB-45 ACA Attends Hearing on Chemical Security and Drinking Water Protection Act The Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act calls for states to establish programs under the Safe Drinking Water Act that set out minimum requirements for construction standards; inspections; emergency response plans; employee training; and acceptable standards of good design, construction, and maintenance for chemical storage facilities. Share this article:   READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE   Paint Green DSM wants to make life brighter for you and your customers, today and for generations to come. We connect our unique skills in material sciences to create solutions that improve coating performance. This contributes to a more sustainable world; it’s something we call Bright Science. DSM - Bright Science. Brighter Living™. MORE   ACA Members: Register Today for Free Labeling Guide Supplement Webinar March 19 ACA has published its Advance Supplement to the 6th Edition of the Labeling Guide, which is available to ACA members for free download. To guide its members through the Advance Supplement, ACA will be offering complimentary webinars and seminars. Share this article:   READ MORE SPONSORED CONTENT ACRYSOL™ RM-995 Rheology Modifier: A low VOC, easy-pouring HEUR ACRYSOL™ DR-110 Rheology Modifier: Performs like HMHEC, handles like HASE ECOSURF™ LF Surfactants: Low-foaming surfactants for pigment grind DHS to Contact Tier 3 & 4 CFATS Facilities as Authorization Inspections Ramp up Over the past year, the U.S. Department of Homeland Securty (DHS) has significantly increased the operational pace of its Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program and is now conducting approximately 100 Authorization Inspections per month. Share this article:   READ MORE SPONSORED CONTENT 30 Years of expertise in every color you see. Profit from tomorrow’s tinting solutions today. Solar reflective colorant keeps facades cool to save on energy costs Grow your margins with an Integrated Tinting Solution Finally an automatic tinting system that evolves with your business EVENTS Want to Know More about the American Coatings SHOW? If you're curious about the American Coatings SHOW 2014, don't miss the American Coatings SHOW PREVIEW. It features interviews with coatings experts on the latest coatings technology trends, information about the conference, exhibitor highlights, ACS mobile apps, and much more. Share this article:   READ MORE FEATURED ARTICLE TRENDING ARTICLE MOST POPULAR ARTICLE Can You Help Solve the Mystery? Recently, ACA's CoatingsTech magazine received a very intriguing "Letter to the Editor." In it, the author requests the assistance of the coatings industry to solve a mystery involving Herb Hillman and novelist, Saul Bellow. read more New Bills to Watch: The Chemical Safety and Drinking Water Protection Act of 2014 and West Virginia Source Water Protection Act In response to the Jan. 9 Elk River spill in West Virginia, legislators in the U.S. Senate and West Virginia State Legislature have introduced bills that would impose new regulations to oversee and inspect chemical facilities that present a possible threat to sources of drinking water. read more ACA Members: Register Today for Free Labeling Guide Supplement Webinar March 19 ACA has published its Advance Supplement to the 6th Edition of the Labeling Guide, which is available to ACA members for free download. To guide its members through the Advance Supplement, ACA will be offering complimentary webinars and seminars. read more SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY The ACC Offers Pre-Conference Education Sessions The American Coatings CONFERENCE will offer 11 pre-conference tutorials on Monday, April 7, 2014. The lectures offer in-depth insight into a variety of topics, including antimicrobial surfaces, easy-to-clean coatings, radiation curing, waterborne high-performance coatings, smart coatings, polyurethanes, antifouling coatings, anticorrosive coatings, catalysis for modern coatings, and powder coatings. Share this article:   READ MORE Call for Papers: 2014 Powder Coating Show & Expo The Powder Coating Institute will host its 2014 Powder Coating Show in Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 16-18, and is seeking abstracts on a variety of powder coating topics, from intermediate to advanced application, surface preparation, recovery, system troubleshooting, target markets, benefits of using powder coatings versus other alternatives, and more. The event attracts over 1,200 attendees and provides over 40 hours of presentations, with more than 100 exhibitors. Submissions are due March 15, 2014. Share this article:   READ MORE   FEATURED COMPANIES We Brighten Lives The Shepherd Color Company, one of the world's leading producers of high-performance Complex Inorganic Color Pigments (CICP's) has a wide range of colors available and used in the coatings industry. MORE Optiflo® T1000 the Total Newtonian system Optiflo T1000 a nonionic associative thickener yields improved ICI development with lower impact on KU viscosity for use in Architectural latex paint formulations. MORE BUSINESS NEWS Orion Engineered Carbons Increases Capacity in Germany The new production line for specialty carbon blacks in Kalscheuren, Germany, uses technology in which the company invested several million euros to develop. Share this article:   READ MORE   PRODUCT SHOWCASES New! AC 2403 DTM Multiphase Emulsion Alberdingk Boley is a global manufacturer of waterborne emulsions, polyurethane dispersions, water base UV curable dispersions, castor oil and modified polyols as well as linseed oils. Our water-based emulsions and dispersions are designed for coatings over a variety of substrates – Wood, Concrete, Plastic, Metal, Textiles, Leather and Paper. Visit www.AlberdingkUSA.com for further information. See us at the ACS show 2012, Booth 611. Chromaflo Technologies: Global Colorant Provider Chromaflo Technologies is among the largest independent global suppliers of colorant systems, chemical and pigment dispersions serving customers in architectural and industrial coatings as well as thermoset composites. Applying the right blend of skill and craftsmanship, the most complex color and appearance challenges are solved...Where Art Meets Technology. MORE Additives for Water-Based Systems Our Defoamers are industry standards for reducing the problems associated with foam formation in the production and application of water-based systems including: Coatings, Inks, Adhesives, and Building Products. Munzing’s products also include rheology modifiers - wetting agents and dispersants - micronized and coated waxes and wax dispersions. Call 973-279-1306 Chromaflo Technologies Opens New Global Business Department The new department is intended to strengthen the company's capabilities in entering new and adjacent geographic and application markets, building strategic alliances, enhancing channels to market, and managing strategic acquisitions. Share this article:   READ MORE   FEATURED COMPANIES Taking Coatings to the Next Level Based in Columbus, Ohio, Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. is a leading global supplier of epoxy resins, modifiers and curing agents, Versatic ™ Acids and Derivatives, and silicon-based additives to the coatings industry. Come see us at the American Coatings Show April 8-10, booth 1105. MORE Not all Chemicals Are Created Equal™ Myriant’s bio-succinic acid enables our customers to improve the sustainability of their products while maintaining performance and without paying a green price premium. Order a sample at productinfo@myriant.com. MORE Croda International Named in Top 100 Most Sustainable Corporations Croda was ranked 28th in the 2014 Global 100 listing, which recognizes companies fulfilling 12 quantitative indicators covering financial, social, and environmental performance. Share this article:   READ MORE Elinor Specialty Coatings Partners with North Dakota State The licensing agreement, for a coatings technology free of hexavalent chromium, gives Elinor Specialty Coatings exclusive rights in marine and automotive markets to further develop and commercialize the technology, which was initially developed at NDSU, Fargo. Share this article:   READ MORE   How are your vendors doing? Tell us in the Paint & Coatings Buyer's Guide. Pioneer Solutions Selects Archway Sales as Distributor Archway will represent Pioneer Solutions in all states east of the Rocky Mountains for its solid acrylic resin line. Share this article:   READ MORE   FEATURED COMPANIES Committed to your Coatings Success! Solvay Novecare is a leading global supplier of innovative and sustainable specialty additives for emulsion polymers, paints, coatings, ink and adhesive applications. MORE Lowest Total Cost of Ownership (LTCO) The self-service design of HERO automatic dispenser along with its Progressive Cavity Pump technology provide easy maintenance, high accuracy and repeatability; in summary the LTCO. MORE ASSOCIATION & INDUSTRY NEWS ACA Members: Call for Volunteers for Association's Educational Programs Task Force ACA is seeking candidates for its 2014-2015 Educational Programs Task Force. ACA members interested in professional development and coatings technology continuing education selected for the task force would serve a one-year term and participate in periodic conference calls; no travel is required. Share this article:   READ MORE   FEATURED COMPANIES Want low odor, low VOC paint? Celanese Emulsions can help you meet regulatory and marketing goals for low VOC, low odor interior paint – ask us about EcoVAE VAE emulsions today! 972-922-4014 MORE Advertise here! To find out how to feature your company in the NPCA eNewsletter and other advertising opportunities, Contact Geoffrey Forneret at 469-420-2629. MORE Chinacoat 19th Annual Exhibition Dates Announced The 19th China International Exhibition for Coatings, Printing Inks, and Adhesives (CHINACOAT® 2014) will take place Dec. 3-5, 2014, in Guangzhou, China. Chinacoat will offer six exhibit zones covering international and Chinese raw materials, machinery and instruments, powder coatings, UV/EB technology, and products. Share this article:   READ MORE TRENDING ARTICLES Missed last week's issue? See which articles your colleagues read most.     PPG Awarded Five-Year Contract by U.S. Navy ACA Responds to Marina del Rey Harbor Toxics TMDL Suggested Reconsideration ACA to Testify in Support of PaintCare® Bill in Colorado Senate Don't be left behind. Click here to see what else you missed.   PRODUCT SHOWCASES Specialty Chemicals and Coatings Quest Specialty Chemicals, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals and coatings, provides an advanced line of products and services that enable repair, restoration, and preservation of the assets of our customers. We provide branded solutions in the construction, industrial, and automotive markets as well as private-labeled solutions. Learn more at quest-sc.com. Introducing Densil® ZOD™ Antimicrobial Now coatings formulators can choose a zero-VOC product that addresses damaging contaminants that deface painted surfaces in tropical environments. Densil® ZOD™ Antimicrobial offers controlled-leaching, low-water solubility & is effective in paints, wood stains, masonry coatings, joint cements, caulks, sealants & roof coatings. Visit us at ACS Booth #1033 & learn how our new Densil® ZOD™ Antimicrobial can become a part of your solution. To find out how to feature your company in the NPCA Newsbrief and other advertising opportunities, Contact Geoffrey Forneret at 469-420-2629 More info   Coatings Today Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469.420.2601   Download media kit Danielle Chalom, Editor, 202.719.3692 Heather Benjamin, Associate Editor, 202.719.3702 Lisa Smith, Senior Content Editor, 469.420.2644  Contribute news This edition of Coatings Today was sent to ##Email##. To unsubscribe, click here. Did someone forward this edition to you? Subscribe here -- it's free! Recent issues Feb. 5, 2014 Jan. 22, 2014 Jan. 8, 2014 Dec. 25, 2013 7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063