The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to improve its Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program. IRIS is a publicly available online database that provides science-based human health assessments used to inform the agency’s decisions on protecting public health and the environment.
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) released its North American Market Report (NAMR) for adhesives and sealants, a report published every three years.
Coatings Trends & Technologies provides a global, resource-rich environment where attendees can engage with industry experts to learn about new products and developments that will improve coating formulation.
Worldwide high-performance pigment (HPP) consumption is currently estimated at 136,600 tonnes and expected to reach 175,200 tonnes by 2015, according to a new study by IntertechPira.
The 2011 Powder Coatings Forum was held June 7-8 in Columbus, OH. Co-produced by The Powder Coating Research Group (PCR) and PCI Magazine, the two-day workshop and symposium provided information for both novice chemists and those with years of experience.
BASF Coatings’ international design team has released its global trend report. In the report, color experts from Asia, North America and Europe provide a forecast of the automotive colors of the future.
Organizers of The Waterborne Symposium have issued a call for papers, welcoming papers pertaining to new and emerging technologies related to materials, processes, production, characterization, application and markets in the field of surface coatings.
According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Interior Paint Satisfaction StudySM, do-it-yourselfers are notably more satisfied with interior paint brands in 2011 compared with 2010.