We’ve discussed VOCs on this blog in the past, but it’s time to go a bit more in-depth. There are more than 10,000 chemicals that can be used in normal paints. About 300 of these are toxins and 150 are known carcinogens. Enter VOCs, one of the main contaminants of…
The EPA has granted the American Coatings Association’s (ACA) request for a 30 day public comment period on proposed revisions to the Definitions of Solid Waste (DSW). The revision of the 2008 DSW comes after the EPA cited “serious gaps” in the transfer requirements of secondary waste materials. The request…
What Does It Mean For The Coatings Industry? Historically, coating and chemical companies have been able to keep the majority of the chemicals they use in their product confidential. The prior practice of corporate secrecy has changed recently with the EPA’s Toxic Controlled Substance Act (TCSA). The EPA published previously…
Under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring (UCM) program, the EPA has been tasked with identifying containments in drinking water that are not covered under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The proposed rule changes were posted March 3, 2011 to The Federal Register for a 40 day public commenting period. The proposed…
The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) recently proposed adding seven chemicals to their “Substances of Very High Concern” (SVHC). All seven of these chemicals have been proven to be toxic carcinogens. Three of the chemicals, strontium chromate, 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) and hydrazine are common chemicals used in corrosion coatings and could be…