Packaging innovations of the future…ism?
"Retro-futurism" in pop culture is driving innovations and style in package design in health and beauty products.
NACD announces member companies pass on-site verification
Responsible Distribution verification by NACD member companies delivers peace of mind AND business advantages to members.
ICIS to award innovation
ICIS to award innovation ICIS is now taking entries for its eighth annual ICIS Innovation Awards, designed to recognise outstanding technological and business innovation in the chemical industry. Competitions like this allow the industry to demonstrate and honor the commitment by its constituent companies to a variety of critical causes -- like environmental protection, [...]
Looking forward for 2010-2012
We look forward industry leaders and a new Congress working side-by-side to ensure fair regulation and increased prosperity for the companies, communities and workers involved in our industry.
A new look, but the same mission: NACD
A new look, but the same mission: NACD We're proud and participatory members of the National Association of Chemical Distributors, and if you haven't visited their Web site lately, please do. You'll not only see they've revamped their brand identity, with a new logo for both the association and for Responsible Distribution (which was [...]
Celebrating a successful SWSCC Suppliers’ Day
Celebrating a successful SWSCC Suppliers' Day Thanks to all who visited Coast Southwest's booth and attended our evening reception at this year's Southwest Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists Suppliers’ Day, held in Grapevine, Texas. We were happy to be part of the event, where we've participated for the last four occasions. We deployed [...]
NPE Based Nonionics on Their Way Out?
NPE Based Nonionics on Their Way Out? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released action plans on August 18, 2010 proposing restrictions on nonyl phenol (NP) and nonyl phenol ethoxylates (NPEs), under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The action was taken as part of Administrator Lisa P. Jackson’s previously announced commitment to strengthen [...]
Got TEA? – You may need CFATS!
Got TEA? – You may need CFATS! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has established Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) covering sites handling over 300 Chemicals of Interest. http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/chemsec_appendixa-chemicalofinterestlist.pdf The listed chemicals were identified in the Federal Register on November 20, 2007. This table lists Minimum Concentrations and Screening Thresholds for addressing Release, Theft [...]
International growth looms in beauty & cosmetics in 2010
International growth looms in beauty & cosmetics in 2010 French marketing firm Eurostaf projects that the beauty products market fought this years' global downturn, and that prospects for 2010 are much better thanks to continued growth in markets in Eastern Europe, Latin America and Asia. Natural and organic products are a particular bright spot, [...]
The passing of a pioneer: Dr. Albert Kligman
Dr. Albert Kligman, pioneer of Retin-A and other advancements, passed away on February 9, leaving a rich legacy of innovation and achievement.