Since the beginning of this year, the state of California has listed Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) on its Prop 65 list which requires additional labels on products found to expose users to amounts above the established No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) of 146 micrograms per day of DINP when sold in the state of California. At... Read more »
Due to growing consumer pressure over phthalate plasticizers, many manufacturers are challenged with the problem of reformulating a phthalate-free product while maintaining the same cost and performance. Although there are now a growing number of drop-in phthalate replacement plasticizers on the market for all types of polymer applications, especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC), they often come... Read more »
This week Congress passed a bipartisan TSCA reform package intended to update outdated laws regarding chemical safety regulations. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is a 40-year-old piece of legislation that regulates manufacturing, transport, and use of thousands of chemicals in the United States. The new overhaul of this legislation will provide more power to... Read more »
Join ChemCeed at the 71st STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition which will take place on May 16-18, 2016 at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV. Stop by ChemCeed booth #512 for a chance to test your luck and spin our prize wheel! The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Annual Meeting is... Read more »
Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, is a building block chemical used primarily in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. The chemical raised health concerns due to the possibility of the chemical leaching from plastic or epoxy lined food containers. The state of California ended a six-year long battle over listing BPA as a toxic chemical... Read more »
Traditionally, the plastics industry and the lubrication & grease industry haven’t had the best rap in terms of sustainability and “going green”. Both industries, largely driven by petroleum-based feedstocks, are often viewed negatively in terms of environmental impact, but we would like to take a moment to highlight how innovations in the industry are changing... Read more »
The resins market was hit hard by the economic crisis of 2008. Since then, there has been a consistent recovery in the market that is expected to continue through 2020. This growth includes a rise in acrylic, adhesive, and UV-curable resins specifically in the Asia-Pacific region. In this area, adhesives and sealants are in high... Read more »
Scientists may have discovered an innovative new way to recycle seashell waste. Increased consumption of seafood has lead to a large volume of seashell waste which is typically disposed of in landfills or coastal waters. Seashells are composed primarily of calcium carbonate, which is also a commonly used inorganic filler in plastics. Now scientists may... Read more »
Many sectors of manufacturing are reacting to the decline in oil prices. Chemical prices from oil-based feedstocks have consistently fallen, leading to lower material costs and higher profit margins in some sectors. Other industries, such as rubber manufacturing, whose materials serve the oil and gas field are feeling the effects of waning demand as oil... Read more »
On February 8th, 2016 the state of California’s Office of Administrative Law approved the amendment to adopt the proposed No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) of 146 micrograms per day for DINP. This regulation will go into effect on April 1, 2016. While Prop 65 does not prohibit the use of DINP in the state of... Read more »
