The Regulatory Roundtable. From left: Craig Bernard, Dorf Ketal Chemicals; Doug Fratz, Consumer Specialty Products Assoc. (CSPA); Stuart Corr, Mexichem; Darren Dunn, NexReg; Doug Raymond, Raymond Regulatory Resources; and Lori Parker, Arylessence. The Roundtable observed that safety data sheets (SDS) are not as informative or descriptive as they used to be. The target audience used to be lab techs and first responders; now it’s all about disclosure. The extra information makes them more confusing, and people are increasingly relying on the pictograms rather than reading the SDS. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) now requires employers to report employee death, injury and illness to OSHA within eight hours, as opposed to the 24 hours previously required. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) will be releasing its 48th Amendment in 2015, which will focus on allergens. More to come on this topic after the Amendment is made public. In “Regulation by Retailers” news, Wal-Mart is having all of its store brands reformulated to meet DfE standards. It is also using the CSPA’s model for ingredient communication for non- Wal-Mart brands. They are also phasing out ten chemicals from products on its shelf, but not informing retailers which ones, regarding it as a “trade secret.” If a product doesn’t get rid of the chemical by 2018, it must say on its label, “This product contains Chemical X.” Target has a developed a different self-regulatory system than Wal-Mart, and CSPA is currently working with retailers to develop the same system, as it is too difficult for manufacturers to make products to each retailer’s specification. Spray Outgoing SATA President Eric Dann of Formulated Solutions (left) passes the President’s gavel to Elena Badiuzzi of LPS Labs. December 2014 Spray 37 The “New Solutions for Compliant Solvents” panel was moderated by Pierce Pillon (ITW Tech Spray). From left, the panel was comprised of Jim Simmons (3M), Rob Lee (DuPont), Barbara Decaire (Honeywell) and Carol Perkins (Eastman). Each panelist discussed the latest in replacement solvents from their respective companies now that HCFC-225 will be banned on Jan. 1, 2015 per the Clean Air Act under the Montreal Protocol and lower exposure limits of n-propyl bromide (nPB) and trichloroethylene (TCE) will be implemented. Among other U.S. and global regulations, there will be a prohibition on technical aerosols that contain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with a global warming potential (GWP) of 150 or more starting Jan. 1, 2018, except when required to meet national safety standards or when used for medical applications. Inventing a new solvent is the easiest part, said Perkins. Innovating to provide a proven new solvent that meets the needs of the market is not easy. Formulators must consider safety, environmental and regulatory issues, performance and economics. A significant investment in market insight, technical resources, testing and characterization is required to bring a product to full commercialization. The SATA Board from left to right: Eric Dann, Formulated Solutions (Past President); Brad Nash, Aeropres; Bob Reynolds, Zep; Pierce Pillon, ITW Techspray (VP); Ron Klimas, DS Container; Kim Miller, Honeywell; Elena Badiuzzi, LPS Laboratories (President); Doug Raymond, Raymond Regulatory Resources; Fred Spohr, Condensa Aluminum Packaging (VP, Secretary); Lori Parker, Arylessence (Treasurer); Ryan Daily, Cycan; Matthew Morris, ITW Chemtronics; Larry Beaver, RSC Brands (VP); and Ralph Beard, Functional Products Inc. Not pictured: Irene Bolling, Amrep; Ed Freesmeier, Aerofil Technology Inc.; and Paul Hvizda, Admiral Products.
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