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Majority of EU countries vote against Commission proposal on titanium dioxide classification
In an expert hearing (CARACAL) last week, several EU Member States rejected the classification of titanium dioxide as carcinogenic. However, the Commission has announced that it will continue the process...
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Proposal for a restriction on microplastics
Against the background of increasing marine pollution by plastics, the EU Commission requested the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in 2015 to draw up a proposal for a restriction on microplastics under...
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Hempel appoints new group director for research & development
Worldwide coatings manufacturer Hempel announces the appointment of Nigel Shewring as its new group director of research & development (R&D).
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Interview: “An on-going decrease of biocidal active substance applications can be expected”
Biocide regulation remains a hot topic for the paints and coatings industry. We have spoken with Dr Annette Bitsch of Fraunhofer ITEM about the consequences for active substances and research and development...
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How solvent manufacturers can comply with REACH
ESIG, the European Solvents Industry Group, a Sector Group within Cefic, provides guidance to solvent manufacturers and importers on ways to comply with REACH requirements.
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“Every employee exposed to diisocyanates will have to receive training”
In March 2018, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) submitted the dossier on the restriction of the placing on the market and use of diisocyanates to the EU Commission. We spoke with Jörg Palmersheim,...
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Evonik acquisition of Peroxy Chem delayed by FTC lawsuit
Evonik declared it will defend itself against the action of the Federal Trade Commission, which announced it will file a lawsuit seeking to block Evonik’s proposed acquisition of Peroxy Chem.
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Christophe Cazabeau appointed to head of the surface treatment global business unit of BASF’s coatings division
Christophe Cazabeau, senior vice president, has been appointed head of the global business unit surface treatment of BASF’s coatings division, which operates under the Chemetall brand.
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Eisenmann applies for insolvency proceedings
Eisenmann filed a petition for the opening of insolvency at Stuttgart district court with the aim of accelerating the restructuring and strategic reorientation of the Eisenmann Group, which began in March...
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EU Court confirms classification of bisphenol A
The court of the European Union has confirmed in a recent ruling that bisphenol A must be classified as a substance of very high concern. The Luxembourg judges dismissed a complaint by the PlasticsEurope...
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What happens with titanium dioxide?
Will titanium dioxide be classified? This question has been on the minds of the European coatings industry for a long time. The fact that there was no decision before the European elections is causing...
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Hardide Coatings receives Nadcap Merit Status for coatings
Nadcap recognises Hardide Coatings for its performance in aerospace quality by awarding Nadcap Merit status for coatings.
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Beckers Group publishes its 2018 sustainability report
Industrial coatings company Beckers has published its 2018 sustainability report, giving a comprehensive picture of last year’s activities.