The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has announced the findings of a new study revealing that for every unit of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted by the chemical industry, society saves more than two units of GHGs through use of chemistry products and technologies.
Subcommittee D01.44 on Traffic Coatings, part of ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications, is currently working on two proposed new standards covering the sampling of waterborne traffic paint and glass bead gradation measurement.
Drew Greenblatt, President and Owner of Marlin Steel Wire Products, urged members of RadTech, the Association for UV/EB Technology, to target overseas markets as one of several steps necessary to supercharge the economy.
For the 14th year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing chemical technologies developed by leading researchers and industrial innovators who are making significant contributions to pollution prevention in the United States.
According to the consulting firm Kusumgar, Nerlfi & Growney, global coatings consumption in 2009 is projected to total 60 billion pounds (as supplied), worth $87 billion.
The COROSAVE international trade fair for corrosion protection, preservation and packaging will be held at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre, Germany, from Oct. 20-22, 2009.
The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently announced the approval and availability of the newly revised American National Standard ANSI/ASSE Z490.1-2009 “Criteria for Accepted Practices in Safety, Health and Environmental Training.”