Taken collectively, the EPA’s recent actions serve as a roadmap for the risk management rules the agency will propose for existing chemicals in the future. For paint and coatings in particular, the proposed rules will have significant implications on industry operations due to the many conditions of use and applications of these chemicals that the EPA plans to regulate.
The EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) landscape is being significantly modified in 2019 with four new substances added to one of the most widely known environmental compliance laws in the world.
3E Company, a provider of environmental health and safety (EH&S) compliance and information management services, has received a Business Achievement Award in the information technology category from Environmental Business Journal (EBJ).
According to analysis from market research firm Frost & Sullivan, environmental regulations, rising consumer awareness regarding health and the environment, and focus on sustainability have driven the Asia-Pacific water-based coatings market.
Consistent with the company’s environmental initiative, Jotun GreenSteps, Jotun has announced plans to phase out lead chromates from all paint and coatings formulations worldwide.
Myriant anticipates a significant level of interest in its product offerings, which incorporate bio-based chemicals that are sustainable, economical, drop-in replacements and substitutes for petroleum-based chemicals, resulting in a wide range of products from polyurethanes to coalescing solvents.
