The Plastic Aerosols Independent Review (PAIR) project was launched and evaluation will be a long-term issue. Classification, Labeling & Packaging (CLP) regulation now requires fold-out labels with a Unique Formulation Identifier (UFI) to provide information to poison control centers. This will be difficult, as it will have to be in several different languages. At the European Parliament, a specific Green Party amendment to the EU National Emission Ceilings Directive required that information about VOC emissions from products such as paints, varnishes and deodorants shall be included in the National Air Pollution Program, but was rejected. No restriction on VOCs in products is expected in the short- and mid-term. Denese Deeds, Senior Consultant at Industrial Health & Safety Consultants, Inc. presented Aerosol Products and GHSBased 28 Spray February 2016 OSHA Hazard Communication. Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) in Canada adopted Revision Five of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification & Labeling of Chemicals (GHS) (other than aerosols). It is very similar to the U.S. adoption. Additional hazards covered include Biohazards, Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (PHNOC) and Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified (HHNOC). Canada’s Safety Data Sheets (SDS) format will be the same as the U.S. Information in Sections 12–5 will not be enforced; labels and SDS must be bilingual; and the regulation will contain small container exemptions. More info: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/occup-travail/whmissimdut/ ghs-sgh/classification/hazardous-products-produitsdangereux/ index-eng.php Ken Gaglione, Global Business Director, Honeywell Aerosols & Solvents presented Aerosol Consumer Preferences, USA. The recent Aerosol Survey Report was commissioned by Honeywell and conducted by ORC International in May, 2015. It was conducted in the U.S., interviewing over 1,000 adults aged 18 and over. There were five variables (age, sex, geography, race and education) and respondents were evenly divided between men and women, who tested at the 95% confidence level. The Aerosol Survey Report found that there is potential for significant growth in aerosol usage. Aerosols are found in 90% of households, with the highest number among 18–34 year olds. They were deemed easier to use and apply (44%), with 40% saying they were more likely to use if they knew it would not affect the environment. Twenty-four percent were more inclined to use aerosol products if they could recycle the can. There was a high intended use for Spray Stain Remover, Spray Glue, Hand Sanitizer, Soap and Laundry Detergent. Many (87%) of respondents used Household product aerosols while 79% of respondents used Personal Care product aerosols. Fifty-eight percent of those aged 65 and older were especially inclined to cite ease-of-use as a reason to choose aerosols. New aerosol product ideas from respondents showed that 11% wanted spray-on chocolate, 9% wanted spray-on salt and 8% wanted spray-on ketchup. Favorite new Household aerosol ideas were Spray Shower Cleaner (45%), Spray Dish/HandSoap Cleaner (23%), No- Wash Spray Laundry Cleaner (20%) and Spray Tack Adhesive (14%). Back-to-School item ideas included Sprayable Hand Sanitizer (77%), Spray Glue (53%), Spray Spot Stain Remover (48%), Spray Keyboard Cleaner (36%) and Spray Paint (14%). The top three top-of-mind associations with aerosol products were, “They contain chemicals,” “They contain chemicals that may be harmful to the environment” and “They contain chemicals that may be harmful to me.” Forty percent of consumers said they would be more likely to use an aerosol product if they knew it would not affect the environment; however, only 29% of consumers aged 18–24 feel this way. Government Affairs Committee aims higher The Federal & State Government Affairs Committee speakers, which included among others: Jim Jones and Marty Monell, EPA; Dave McCarthy (via phone), House Energy & Commerce D’haese The CSPA Chairman’s Outstanding Achievement Award was given to Steve Goldberg, VP & Deputy General Counsel at BASF Corp., for his outstanding volunteer contributions as co-chair of the Pesticide Registration & Improvement Act (PRIA) coalition. The award was established to recognize individual achievements in service to the association. Goldberg (center) receives his award from Outgoing Chairman Paul Siracusa (right) and CSPA President Chris Cathcart. Donald Rowson, President & CEO of Industrial Hydrocarbons, Inc., was the winner of a special Lifetime Recognition Award honoring more than 50 years of service to CSPA. Rowson was not on hand to personally receive the award, which was presented during the Aerosol Products Division Program. Deeds Gaglione
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