National PFAS Wastewater Survey Remains Pending at OMB September 21, 2026 No Comments The proposed data collection could shape future industrial discharge priorities, but it has not moved into field sampling. Read More
Perstorp Raises Global Oxo Chemical and Plasticizer Prices September 20, 2026 No Comments The immediate increases cover 12 products across Europe, the United States and the rest of the world. Read More
EPA Withdraws PFAS Guidance for NPDES Permits September 20, 2026 No Comments The agency removed nonbinding permit and pretreatment guidance while leaving underlying Clean Water Act authority in place. Read More
Self-Repairing Waterborne Coating Slows Corrosion More Than 600-Fold September 20, 2026 No Comments Damage-triggered nanocontainers release inhibitor only when local conditions change. The next challenge is proving the laboratory result at a larger scale. Read More
Report Links PFAS Capacity Growth to AI and Semiconductor Demand September 19, 2026 No Comments ChemSec found expansion plans among most major producers as data centers, batteries and chip manufacturing increase demand. Read More
Sweden Publishes National PFAS Action Plan September 18, 2026 No Comments The framework includes a proposed PFAS ban for selected consumer products, but the restrictions are not yet final. Read More
ACD Names Two Responsible Distribution Excellence Award Winners September 17, 2026 No Comments The association departed from its usual single-winner format as the chemical distribution program marked a milestone year. Read More
UK Regulator Opens Phase 1 Review of AkzoNobel-Axalta Merger September 17, 2026 No Comments The Phase 1 inquiry gives Britain’s competition regulator until Nov. 11 to issue its first decision. Read More
Röhm Raises European Methacrylate Prices €100/Metric Ton September 17, 2026 No Comments The European adjustment takes effect Sept. 14, while separate increases in South and East Asia cover MMA, nBMA and IBMA. Read More
PCI Names Axalta CTO Dr. Robert K. Roop 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient September 16, 2026 No Comments Dr. Robert K. Roop received the honor at CTT Summit after more than 37 years of technical and industry leadership. Read More