A Win for UV/EB/LED in SCAQMD In response to comments by RadTech, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) modified its proposed Rule 1171 (Solvent Cleaning) to allow an exemption for UV/EB/LED operations. In its original form, the rule essentially banned the use of isopropyl alcohol or any other alcohol-based cleaners. Rule 1171 establishes Volatile Organic … [Read more...] about Regulatory News
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Automotive Coatings Phase Out TBAc and pCBtF The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) approved amendments to the rule for Automotive Coatings (Rule 1151). Rule 1151 – Motor Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Non-Assembly Line Coating Operations phased out two solvents currently exempt from the definition of a VOC that have been determined to have toxic endpoints: … [Read more...] about Regulatory News
The Latest Happenings in Chemical Regulations in 2024
By Shannon L. Gainey, Ph.D., director of Global Regulatory Management, J.M. Huber Corporation The regulatory landscape for chemicals has become increasingly challenging. In particular, the sustainability benefits from UV/EB technologies (e.g. fast cure, low emissions, etc.) unfortunately are shadowed by the reproductive concerns associated with several photoinitiators and the … [Read more...] about The Latest Happenings in Chemical Regulations in 2024
Regulatory News – 2024 Quarter 1
Monitoring Urethane Adhesives and Coatings for Primary Aromatic Amines Whether the adhesive or coating is UV/EB or conventional, if it contains a polyurethane resin, it is recommended to monitor the cured materials and articles for residual reaction byproduct primary aromatic amines (PAA). The importance for the manufacturer to test the finished project is not only related to … [Read more...] about Regulatory News – 2024 Quarter 1
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Biorenewable Materials in UV and EB Inks, Coatings and Adhesives for Sustainability Programs Bio-renewable content of inks, coatings and adhesive materials is an integral part of manufacturer sustainability programs. Sustainability material manufacturing is meant to create and maintain an “environmentally friendly” balance with human activity and nature. Concerning inks, … [Read more...] about Regulatory News