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Aug 2, 2022
2023 dates announced for Indian Aerosols Expo
Policy News
Aug 1, 2022
In the US, aerosol coatings are regulated under Section 183(e) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) which requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate certain VOC-containing consumer and commercial products in areas that fail to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQs) for ozone.
In the recently published Spring 2022 Unified Agenda, the EPA... [Read More]
Sustainability News
Aug 1, 2022
Mist:Understood Aerosol & Pressurised Packaging Virtual Classroom launched in late 2021 as a free, credible resource for aerosol and pressurised packaging education.
Since then, it has provided education to over 250 unique users across a range of industries and skill levels. Over half of registrants have completed one or more course.
It has just announced its... [Read More]
Features
Aug 1, 2022
The French aerosol industry remains in a strong position in Europe, but the CFA says there are "significant declines".
With nearly 60 members, the CFA (Comité Français des Aérosols) is the Professional Association which represents all professionals in the ‘aerosol generator’ sector, from design to recycling: conditioners, brand owners (those who control the design... [Read More]
Product News
Jul 28, 2022
Procter & Gamble’s (P&G) Microban 24 Multi-Purpose Cleaner is the first consumer product registered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide 24 hours of residual antibacterial and antiviral defense against 99.9% of bacteria and viruses (EPA Reg No. 4091-21-3573).
A third-party lab has verified the 24-hour effect, and the EPA conducted a data... [Read More]
Company News
Jul 28, 2022
Aerosol specialist Colep Packaging, part of Portugal’s RAR Group, has acquired a 40% stake in Spanish aluminium aerosol provider ALM.
Colep said this move will allow it to enlarge its packaging portfolio and offer a wider range of sustainable materials solutions for packaging. It aims to offer the market more alternatives, flexibility and customisation as a result.
“This... [Read More]
Company News
Jul 28, 2022
Formulated Solutions has announced two high-level appointments.
Mike Luther has taken on the newly created position of vice president of human resources.
The company said that Mike is a "well-versed human resources executive with over 20 years of human resources experience within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries".
Mike is responsible for planning... [Read More]
Product News
Jul 26, 2022
Soudal introduces two new aerosol cleaners into the professional cleaning range. The comprehensive range includes products for cleaning hands, tools, and substrates such as glass and PVCu. The new Glass & Mirror Foam Cleaner and PVC Spray Cleaner are the company’s latest additions, both ideal for commercial and general use with their high performance, professional-quality... [Read More]
Product News
Jul 26, 2022
Over billions of years, nature has evolved powerful bug-fighting abilities. Harnessing this power, STEM is a new pest control brand that is rooted in nature and optimised by science. From bug-killer sprays to mosquito repellents, STEM is tested by entomologists and scientifically engineered to be effective against bugs. Using plant-derived active ingredients, STEM is safe... [Read More]
Product News
Jul 26, 2022
R2 Innovations has announced the completion of its Air2, Nano Mist Aerosol Nicotine Inhaler.
It said: “Following years of research and product development, the Air2 delivery system is the first of its kind, smokeless, use-anywhere reduced nicotine inhaler, infused with functional botanical terpenes to deliver a safer, less addictive experience to tobacco users.”
R2... [Read More]
Product News
Jul 26, 2022
Pressure BioSciences Inc (PBI) - a leader in the development and sale of broadly enabling, pressure-based instruments, consumables, and specialty testing services to the worldwide biotechnology, biotherapeutics, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, agrochem, and food/beverage industries - has signed an agreement with Safer Medical of Montana (SMM) for production, distribution, commercial... [Read More]
Other News
Jul 26, 2022
The University of Oxford has begun recruiting volunteers for a tuberculosis vaccine phase one trial, which is looking to develop a new way of testing the efficacy of future TB vaccines.
It has not yet been possible to use a human challenge study to test a new TB vaccine because humans cannot be safely infected with the bacteria causing TB.
However, in this new... [Read More]
Product News
Jul 22, 2022
Netherlands-based Weener Plastics (WP) has developed a new spray system for aerosol spray caps with an insert – the Ultimate Spray System (USS).
The patented, sustainable, two-piece product technology offers the performance of familiar, proven conventional spray caps, according to WP. This is the result of the material used for the insert as well as the smart design... [Read More]
Features
Jul 21, 2022
Aluconsult talks to us about sustainable packaging solutions in the field of aluminium aerosol cans and aluminium collapsible tubes
The terms sustainability, recycling (PCR and PIR) and carbon footprint characterise the discussions about the future of many areas of life today, and the packaging industry is no exception. Here, we take a look at aluminium aerosol cans... [Read More]
Features
Jul 18, 2022
Tom Giddings discusses the findings of a recent study into the UK’s aerosol recycling rate
Tom Giddings, executive director of the aluminium packaging recycling organisation (Alupro), explains why education, collection consistency and investment in infrastructure are all essential to further increase our national recycling rates.
Earlier this year, Alupro undertook... [Read More]
Product News
Jul 8, 2022
PRECISION, the inventor of the modern aerosol valve and leading global manufacturer and supplier of aerosol valves, actuators and other dispensing solutions for various end-markets, has announced the arrival of STORM.
STORM is the latest innovation for the Aerosol industry and is a disruptive break-up technology for spray actuators.
PRECISION will be debuting STORM... [Read More]
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