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. 22, 2012 ACA Home   About ACA   News   Membership   Events         IPPIC to Submit Formal Proposals Seeking Addition of Special Packing Provision for Paints and Paint Products to UN Subcommittee IPPIC will be submitting the formal proposals by the Sept. 7 deadline for the UN’s 42nd session in December in Geneva, Switzerland. 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. SCAQMD's 2012 Air Quality Management Plan Moving Forward, ACA to Submit Additional Comments Aug. 31 ACA is concerned that if extreme and unproven reductions are approved, the industry will be forced to achieve the volatile organic compound targets regardless of whether the set control measures are technologically feasible. More EU Chemicals Agency Lists 38 Substances as Potential 'Substances of Very High Concern' This listing could mean the substances could be subject to ban or limitations on their use under the European Union's Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemical Substances, or REACH regulation. 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 Update: Federal Industrial Surface Coating Control Technique Guidelines (CTGs) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised many of its Control Technique Guidelines (CTG) between 2006 and 2008; but over the last few years, several states have adopted the lower volatile organic (VOC) CTG limits. More ACA Asks that Current Liability Standards be Maintained in Final Medicare Secondary Payer and 'Future Medicals' Rule ACA has signed onto a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to clarify, in any final rule regarding the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) process and future medicals that all requirements apply solely to Medicare beneficiaries. More Want low odor, low VOC paint? 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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. More 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 Experience the R.E. Carroll Inc. 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More BP to Invest $100M in Research on Coatings, Materials The 10-year investment program will support research in seven primary areas: smart coatings, structural materials, functional materials, catalysis, membranes, energy storage and energy harvesting. More 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 Advertisement New and Innovative Multi-Mineral Solutions Imerys offers a range of products for protective coatings, pigment extenders and matting agents. Ask about our effective titanium dioxide extension solutions. Click here for more information. Arkema Increases Fluoropolymer Production Capacity Production capacity for Kynar® fluoropolymer at Arkema's Changshu site in China has increased by 50 percent. More Emerald Kalama Chemical Opens Technical Center The center includes an array of instruments used to develop formulations and to optimize product performance in a variety of end-use applications, including latex adhesives, coatings, plastisols, caulks, and sealants. More Elementis to Lease Space from Bayer MaterialScience; Will Produce Additives and Dispersants for Coatings Elementis plans to produce specialty rheological additives and dispersants for water-based coatings. More LUCIDA COLORS™ Energy Curable Dispersions LUCIDA COLORS™ EC Dispersions – High-performance pigments with more fade resistance. Improved handling with excellent rheology and low odor. Wide compatibility in UV and EB systems and with photo-initiators available on the market today. Includes 12-color palette of dispersions and four Trans-Oxides® for paints and stains. Contact us. www.emeraldmaterials.com 1.800.477.1022 Will your coatings last outdoors? Don’t guess when you can test! Q-Lab is the leader in weathering test equipment and exposure testing. Our QUV® accelerated weathering tester reproduces damage caused by sunlight and moisture. Find out how it can help increase the durability of your products. It is the World’s Most Widely Used Weathering Tester. MORE HIGH PURITY GROUND SILICAS U.S. Silica provides high purity, high quality natural crystalline silica from five convenient locations! 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 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. The Global Marine Coatings Forum provides a unique, interactive forum for exchanging views and gaining new perspectives on the future growth of the industry and the impacts of ever-increasing and stringent safety, health, and environmental regulations. More SSCT Issues Call for Papers for 2013 Annual Technical Meeting The Southern Society for Coatings Technology will host its annual technical conference on April 21-24, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency in Sarasota, Fla. More Specialized Coatings Industry Hiring Need? We can help! Coatings industry-specific executive search: we have built relationships with experienced professionals over more than 15 years and understand coatings technologies. Learn more. Your Partner in Global Sourcing Acme-Hardesty is the largest supplier of castor oil and oleochemical products to the Paint & Coatings Industry. We are committed to excellent service and quality. 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 September Issue of JCTR Now Available The September issue of the Journal of Coatings Technology and Research features 13 original research articles and two Brief Communications. More Roon Award and Gordon Award Papers Invited for 2013 CoatingsTech Conference The CoatingsTech Conference, scheduled for March 11-13, 2013 in Rosemont, Ill., will offer presentations on a wide range of technical topics. In addition, submissions for several prestigious paper competitions are invited. 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