Items Tagged with 'Regulations'

This issue features two perspectives on sustainability. The first is a research-focused contribution from Professor Norio Shibata and colleagues at Nagoya Institute of Technology on room-temperature defluorination and fluorine recovery from PTFE and PFAS. 

Industry leaders share real-world examples of how AI is reshaping coatings R&D, from data foundations to formulation speed, sourcing and talent strategy.

Freeze-thaw cycling drives cracking and corrosion in reinforced concrete structures, highlighting the role of water repellents and corrosion inhibitors.

Behr outlines how sustainability goals, digital tools and high-performance coatings are influencing product development and customer expectations.

EPA announced proposed updates to its PFAS reporting rule intended to simplify reporting obligations under TSCA.

The American Coatings Association announced it has filed comments with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative outlining recommendations related to the USMCA review process.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District announced its next working-group meeting for Proposed Amended Rule 1107, part of ongoing rule development activities.

Chemical compliance affects efficiency, cost and risk. Connecting documentation and regulatory data helps improve consistency across paint and coatings workflows.

Microplastics and nanoplastics arise from polymer degradation and product use, influencing human exposure, toxicology and emerging regulations tied to sustainability goals.

AkzoNobel's Interpon brand announced results that show corrosion strategies shifting from cost center to competitive advantage across regions and sectors.