By Stephanie Benight, Ph.D., Tactile Materials Solutions LLC, sbenight@tactilems.com; Callie Higgins, Ph.D. NIST, Colorado School of Mines, callie.higgins@NIST.gov As additive manufacturing technology matures and 3D-printed parts are incorporated into real-world products, product integrity and long-term materials stability become increasingly important. Highly regulated … [Read more...] about Standards for Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing
Regulatory News
Regulatory News
Guest Submission from RadTech Board of Director’s President Michael Gould EPA Will Propose Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on August 26, 2022, that it will propose to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), “two of the most widely used per- and … [Read more...] about Regulatory News
UV/EB/LED and the Regulatory Road
By Rita Loof, director of environmental affairs, RadTech Ultraviolet (UV), electron beam (EB) and UV light emitting diodes (LED) technologies are used to cure or dry coatings, inks, adhesives and composites without the high levels of polluting emissions of traditional technologies. The technology is used in industries including automotive, printing and packaging, wood, … [Read more...] about UV/EB/LED and the Regulatory Road
Q&A: New Chemicals and SNURs
How do new chemicals get a SNUR? What is a SNUR? And how do companies work with a SNUR? Manufacturers are creating new chemicals to keep up with the performance and environmental demands customer’s desire. There are many hurdles to overcome when bringing a better chemical to market – not to mention the amount of time, money and resources needed for development. Once the … [Read more...] about Q&A: New Chemicals and SNURs
Regulatory News: 2021 Quarter 4
US EPA Updates TSCA Inventory The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of the latest Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory. The agency states that the biannual update to the public TSCA Inventory is part of its regular posting of nonconfidential TSCA Inventory data. EPA plans the next regular update for winter 2022. The inventory … [Read more...] about Regulatory News: 2021 Quarter 4