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The fifth Indian Aerosols Expo will be held at Pragati Maidan Hall 2, New Delhi on 20 and 21 February 2023.
Due to enthusiastic participation of its association, industry members and foreign participants, the event has grown from 50 participants in 2012 to an expected 120+ exhibitors in IAE 2023 in the larger, modern and iconic venue.
Alongside the exhibition, the event proposes to conduct…
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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 indicated a final rule amending…
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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 latest course - Aerosol…
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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 of the container),…
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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 review. P&G notes…
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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 acquisition…
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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 and leading Formulated…
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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 finish and ability…
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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 and effective for use…
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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 said its efforts to…
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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 roll-out and…
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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 study, volunteers will…
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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 of the spray cap.
To…
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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 and aluminium tubes in that…
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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 a comprehensive study,…
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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 at ADF Paris 2022.
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As part of the ADF - Paris Packaging Week taking place from June 29 to 30, Eviosys, leading global supplier of metal packaging, announced the launch of its latest innovation, EvioLink. This unique QR code printed directly onto each product provides manufacturers and consumers with a solution to key challenges: sustainable development, traceability, the fight against counterfeiting, and…
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In a glorious return to in-person events, there were aerosol developments a-plenty on display at the 2022 iteration of Paris Packaging Week, which took place June 29-30.
In one of many fascinating talks, Sarah Dubail, Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Sherwin-Williams Packaging Coatings, spoke about the company's new solutions for the interior and exterior of personal care and household…
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