This message contains images. If you don't see images, click here to view. Click here to advertise in this news brief.   Mobile version   RSS   Subscribe   Unsubscribe   Archive   Media Kit Aug. 8, 2012 ACA Home   About ACA   News   Membership   Events         New Legislation Introduced in the House to Prevent EPA Regulation of Chemical Facility Safety The General Duty Clarification Act (H.R. 634) comes in response to a petition filed last month by some 50 environmental and labor groups asking EPA to develop new chemical security regulations that would impose so-called "inherently safer technology" requirements. More 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. California Releases Formal Draft of its Green Chemistry Regulations The draft regulations are the eighth iteration issued in the past four years. More ACA Supports Further Harmonization International Transportation Regulations ACA has urged the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to allow all forms of the limited quantity marking that was compliant on Jan. 19, 2011 to be used until Dec. 31, 2015. More Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Passes TSCA Reform Bill The Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 would require chemical manufacturers to ensure that chemicals meet a new risk-based safety standard and disclose more and detailed health and environmental information. Of note, there is no companion bill in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives. More Reminder: Chemical Data Reporting Deadline is Aug. 13 The new Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) rule is aimed principally at chemical manufacturers and importers subject to the CDR reporting requirements. More House Approves ACA-backed Regulatory Reform Package The bundling of reform bills — the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Jobs Creation Act — passed mainly along party lines by a 245–172 vote. More 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 LANGGUTH - Reliable Labeling Since 1932 For eight decades LANGGUTH has been your global partner for the labeling of coatings and chemical containers. Our cold glue, hot melt, and pressure sensitive labelers deliver reliable production to tapered, rectangular, and round containers of all sizes. MORE ACA Debuts New Online Career Center With its focus on coatings industry companies, the ACA Career Center offers its members — and the coatings industry at large — an easy-to-use and highly targeted resource for online employment connections. More ACA Market Trends Report in Development ACA is launching a new program to replace the annual and quarterly reports on the coatings industry that had been prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau under its Current Industrial Reports program for many years. Check out the new ACA Market Trends Report page, which features a demo site for the report, and subscription information. More Check out ACA's Facebook Page ACA has officially staked out its presence on social media with the launch of its new Facebook page. The page will be used primarily as a platform for sharing ACA-related content, such as announcements of association events, content from our publications, and videos. Make sure you "Like" us on Facebook. 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MORE 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 Register Today for Fall ACSeries Conferences Conference registration for the fall ACSeries conference programs — the International Marine & Offshore Coatings Conference, Additives 2012 Conference, and Transportation Coatings: Driving New Technology Conference — is now available. Register Today! More Registration Now Open for IPPIC's 4th Global Marine Coatings Forum The International Paint and Printing Ink Council (IPPIC) will hold its 4th Global Marine Coatings Forum Nov. 6–8 in Singapore at the Goodwood Park Hotel. 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MORE Nominations for ACA's 2013 Mattiello Memorial Lecture Award Due Aug. 31 The deadline is fast approaching for submitting nominations for the Joseph J. Mattiello Lecture Award, to be presented at ACACoatingsTech Conference, March 11–13, 2013. More Mother of Pearl Inspires the Development of Tough New Coatings Researchers have for the first time synthesized the strong, iridescent coating found on the inside of some mollusks. More Preval's Touch-up Systems The Sprayer and vFan Portable Airbrush System fills a void in all of the Coatings Industries from Industrial, Contractor; and Consumer Users. By simply connecting an aerosol can to our Delivery system any Coating user can professionally deliver unadulterated, fine finishes, touch-ups and coatings for small surfaces. Call 815-634-5890 or visit Preval.com for more information. Wood Coatings Solutions from Lubrizol Turboset® Ultra Pro self-crosslinking waterborne polyurethane dispersion - transforming wood coatings. 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MIN-U-SIL®: Fine Ground Silica • Five sizes available • Consistent particle size distribution • Inert • Excellent filler/extender material SIL-CO-SIL®: Ground Silica • High Purity – Over 99.5% SiO2 • Inert • Bright white • Low moisture Call (800) 345-6170 or visit us at www.ussilica.com Dow Coating Materials Dow's EVOQUE™ Pre-Composite Polymer is advanced hiding technology offering maximum TiO2 savings. • Compatible with standard paint making process • Use with dry or slurry TiO2 • Excellent exterior durability and color matching • Improved stain resistance, removal and tannin stain blocking Use with ROPAQUE™ Opaque Polymer to save even more. Watch the video or visit www.dow.com/hiding   Coatings Today Colby Horton, Vice President of Publishing, 469.420.2601   Download media kit Danielle Chalom, Editor, 202.719.3692 Shawn Smajstrla, Content Editor, 469.420.2605   Contribute news This edition of Coatings Today was sent to ##Email##. To unsubscribe, click here. 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