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Last month, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia granted an injunction to 11 states that had sought relief from the 2015 Clean Water Rule, known as Waters of the U.S., or WOTUS. The 2015 rule, issued jointly by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, expands the definition of WOTUS, giving the federal government jurisdiction over some of the smallest waterways in the country.
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The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program focuses on preventing chemicals from being stolen, diverted, sabotaged or deliberately released by terrorists or other bad actors. Authorization for the current CFATS standards will sunset in January 2019.
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Microplastics are synthetic, water-insoluble polymer items smaller than 5 mm. ECHA is investigating the potential impact of microplastics on the (aquatic) environment and human health have generated concerns in Member States of the European Union and worldwide.
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In October 2015, EPA lowered both the primary (health-based) and secondary (welfare-based) NAAQS for ozone from the 2008-set 75 parts per billion (ppb) to 70 ppb, even though the higher 75 ppb standard was never fully implemented across the country. The 2015-set ozone standard is forcing a significant number of states that are currently “in attainment” to “non-attainment” status.
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ACA offers corporate member complimentary webinars that focus on topical regulatory issues. Upcoming webinars provide an update on ACA’s “Big Data” project on chemicals of concern on July 11, and address VOC Regulations for Auto Refinish Coatings on July 25. NOTE: Members must use their login credentials to register.
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On June 25, the magazine was honored by Association Media & Publishing with a bronze EXCEL Award in the magazine category of Best Single-Topic Issue for CoatingsTech’s February 2017 issue on Automotive Coatings.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This survey of coatings manufacturers provides participants with a meaningful report card to determine how they are faring in relation to their peer competitors. NOTE: This survey is only open to ACA members. The deadline for submissions is July 13, 2018.
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D.B. Becker, a Maroon Group LLC company, has been appointed by Chromaflo Technologies to distribute and represent its colorants and chemical dispersions in an expanded 21-state territory comprised of the New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and the Gulf Coast states.
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You use SPF to protect your skin from sun damage; use Shepherd Color’s Arctic Infrared Reflective pigments to protect your outdoor applications from the sun as well! MORE
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The facility is DIC Graphics’ Karawang plant, which is engaged primarily in the production of phthalocyanine blue pigments.
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Located in Dammam on the east coast of the country, the factory enables Sika not only to increase its production capacity but also to optimize its logistics and cost structure, the company stated.
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Prior to the move, Sun Chemical Performance Pigments stocked its materials in a third-party warehouse, which required additional time to deliver goods.
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The production line is scheduled to be completed by 2021, and will ensure a continuous supply of chlorine, including when one line is undergoing maintenance, the company stated.
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