This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here May 20, 2020 As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, the paint and coatings industry has responded with great care to support health care workers, hospitals, local communities, other industries, and state and federal government efforts. We are incredibly proud of our industry response and want to highlight those efforts. Please share your news and press releases related to the COVID-19 response with ACA by emailing dchalom@paint.org. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS NEWS    . EPA Releases Draft Risk Assessments for Several Antimicrobials EPA recently published draft risk assessments for a class of antimicrobials called isothiazolinones. Regarding OIT (octhilinone), an isothiazolinone commonly used to preserve paints and coatings, EPA raises concerns for inhalation and dermal exposure for both occupational use (application of paint) and residential/consumer use (application of paint). READ MORE Senate EPW Committee Advances Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Legislation America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 provides roughly $17 billion in new federal authorizations to invest in our infrastructure for projects across the country. It sets a two-year goal for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) to complete its feasibility studies for potential projects, consistent with the standard set by President Trump. The Drinking Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 reauthorizes Safe Drinking Water Act programs that support drinking water infrastructure and provide resources and technical assistance to communities facing critical drinking water needs. READ MORE SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by EPS Materials We supply the building blocks for you to formulate successful coatings and adhesives EPS® 2580, <50g/L direct-to-metal polymer that that maximize the performance of industrial coatings EPS® 2252, high solids acrylic emulsion designed to improve adhesion to TPO and low energy roofing substrates. EPS® 2799, 100% acrylic film-forming polymer that offers industry leading performance for commercial and institutional coatings NovoColor® SF, waterborne dispersions designed for applications where a high degree of transparency of color is desired ACA Member Webinar: Employee Benefits in the Time of COVID-19 This webinar on May 21 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (EDT) will offer an overview of legislative changes, regulatory guidance, and practical considerations related to employee benefits during the COVID-19 crisis. The discussion will focus on retirement and health benefits and will be led by Harry Atlas, Juliana Reno, and Lisa Tavares of Venable law firm. ACA members must use their login credentials to register. READ MORE VIDEO SHOWCASE Reach Ultra-High Jetness with SUPERBLACK Promoted By Orion Engineered Carbons LLC Premier Biocide Preservatives Supplier Promoted By Prom USA, Inc. Washington State to Add Paints Under Safer Products for Washington Program Earlier this month, the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) said it would to add Paints to the list of priority consumer products under the “Safer Products for Washington” program. DOE cited concerns over inadvertent Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) as the reasoning. READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE Rota-PIN™ Hydraulic Lift From the originators of Bowers dispersion technology comes the next generation in high-capacity production. Steelcraft's Disperser with Rota-Pin™ hydraulic lift lets you process between multiple tanks...effortlessly Visit us at ACS 2020 Booth #960! www.steelcraftinc.com Tel: 1-800-567-3223 ACA's COVID-19 Resources Webpage Focuses on Business Impacts, Helpful Guidance Visit ACA’s COVID-19 resource webpage for relevant state and local emergency orders impacting businesses, as well as information and guidance from federal and state agencies. Topics covered include CDC & OSHA guidance; Small Business Administration Loans & IRS information; Department of Labor & EEOC guidance; and EPA & DOT guidance. The page also includes ACA’s Analysis of EPA’s Temporary Enforcement Discretion Policy and ACA’s advocacy efforts and messaging, including its Coatings Are Essential Business Fact Sheet. READ MORE PHMSA Annual Hazmat Registration Forms and Fees Due June 30 Companies required to register under the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) must renew their annual hazmat registration and pay associated fees by June 30, 2020. The applicable regulations can be found here and the online registration portal can be found here. READ MORE ACA Member Webinar: California Legislative and Regulatory Update from the California Paint Council This webinar on May 26 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (EDT) will provide a legislative and regulatory update on the most pressing issues originating in California. Along with a discussion of the shortlist of priority bills, the webinar will provide the status of rulemakings from the Air Resources Board (ARB); the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC); Office of Environmental Health and Hazard Assessment (OEHHA); and the Water Resources Control Board (WRCB); as well as an update on Air District VOC regulations in California. ACA members must use their login credentials to register. READ MORE ACA Member Webinar: Value Chain Communications This one-hour webinar on May 28 at 1:00 pm (EDT) will provide an overview of communicating the presence of chemicals in products from suppliers to manufacturers. The webinar will address Safety Data Sheets, Consent Order provisions, as well as Significant New Use Restrictions (SNUR) conditions under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). ACA members must use their login credentials to register. 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For just $99 registrants have unlimited access to 70 videos, including Zeena Cherian’s (Ashland) presentation, “New Techniques to Understand Stain Resistance Properties of Water-based Architectural Paints,” which received the 2020 American Coatings Award for most outstanding paper submitted for the AC Conference. Register today for immediate access! READ MORE AC BOOKSHOP Features Latest Technical Titles for the Paint and Coatings Industry Visit the AC BOOKSHOP to browse technical literature on myriad topics ranging from coatings basics to formulation expertise, special applications, raw materials, and measuring and testing. Written by renowned experts from the international coatings industry, the AC BOOKSHOP offer ambitious technical knowledge and invaluable practical insights on different levels — for current and future coatings experts. READ MORE DakotaPURE™ Mica for Coatings DakotaPURE™ is a highly pure muscovite mica mineral, gray/silver in color, free of asbestos and non-asbestos fibrous materials, produced in 70-600 mesh products, and is used as a mineral filler in powder coatings, and paints as it enhances weatherability, provides barrier protection and increases chemical resistance.   LEARN MORE   Accelerating your Expertise With Atlas’ combined expe¬rience and expertise in weathering instruments and test¬ing our clients receive assistance in all areas related to natural and laboratory weathering. We work together to provide our clients with test programs that will supply the data they need to make material performance decisions. Atlas offers the world’s largest network of outdoor weather¬ing test facilities.   LEARN MORE   ESSENTIAL COATINGS INDUSTRY STEPS UP TO COMBAT COVID-19    . 'Now More than Ever, They Need our Support' The paint and coatings industry plays a key role in fighting this global pandemic, notes Michael H. McGarry, chairman and CEO of PPG Industries and ACA chairman. READ MORE Benjamin Moore's 'See the Love' Campaign Highlights Community Impact Many Benjamin Moore retailers remain open, offering delivery or curbside pickup, to serve customers safely. See the compelling images. READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE MAHRMAX CUSTOM METERMIX DISPENSING EQUIPMENT ACCURATE - ON-RATIO – PLC-CLOSED LOOP CONTROL • Heated or Ambient • Solvent or Solvent-less • Precision mixing • On-demand dispensing • Multi-recipe • Hazardous areas • High precision flow meters for high accuracy • Stand alone or integrated with existing machinery LEARN MORE Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Develops Multilevel Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) Coating To help the society fight the Covid-19 outbreak, HKUST, in collaboration with its industrial partner Chiaphua Industries Limited (CIL), has applied the smart coating to over 70 daycare centers, elderly homes, kindergartens, primary and secondary schools. READ MORE One Start-Up's Effort to Support UK Front Line Workers Hexigone Inhibitors, who usually manufacture chromate-free corrosion inhibitors, are manufacturing hand sanitizer to help protect staff on the front line. The sanitizer, which meets the WHO standard, is already in use in local organizations. READ MORE PRODUCT SHOWCASE Unique Coatings Products Tosoh USA’s wide array of superior and unique coatings products such as Spinomar® NaSS, Fluorester® and Nipsil®, help our customers succeed and remain competitive in their markets. To find out more, go to: https://www.tosohusa.com/products--services/landingpages/tosoh-coatings or visit our booth (434) at the American Coatings Show. LEARN MORE BUSINESS NEWS    . Air Products to Invest $2 Billion for Landmark Coal-to-Methanol Project in Indonesia Air Products’ core competency is its ability to develop, execute, own, and operate complex process facilities that help customers create engines of economic growth and social development. READ MORE Dow Appoints Univar Solutions as Exclusive Distributor of VORASURF™ Silicone Surfactants Univar Solutions stated that collaborating with Dow will enable Univar to provide customers with a broad portfolio of reliable ingredients to solve their toughest challenges and develop more innovative products. READ MORE Oxea Changes Name to OQ Chemicals OQ Chemicals also plans to bring on-stream additional production capacity for TCD Alcohol in 2021 that will cover the anticipated global demand for years to come. READ MORE Azelis Enters Agreement with Perstorp Azelis will distribute Perstorp’s polyols and solutions portfolio in parts of Northern Europe, enabling Azelis to extend its product offering in this region for both the performance chemicals and the CASE market segment. READ MORE BASF SE Signs Ludwigshafen Site Agreement The agreement states that an annual average of at least €1.5 billion will be spent on investment, modernization, and maintenance at the BASF Ludwigshafen site each year until 2025. READ MORE Coatings Today Connect with ACA Danielle Chalom | ACA | 202-719-3692   Devika Strother | ACA | 202-719-3702   Colby Horton | MultiView | 469-420-2601  American Coatings Association 901 New York Ave., NW, Suite 300 W  | Washington, DC 20001 Contact Us | 202-462-6272 |  www.paint.org Past Issues  |  Subscribe  |  Advertise   |  Click here to unsubscribe Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox.   7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063