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Coating Removes PVC Residue at High Temperatures
By treating PVC sticking and wearing, General Magnaplate says this coating reduces downtime and expenses caused by these issues.
Read MoreEPA Will Send Nationwide PFAS Survey to Finishing Operations by October
EPA is preparing a formal survey to send to finishing operations nationwide as early as October to inform the agency’s analysis of the industry’s PFAS use and discharges. The survey is a significant undertaking and will be executed under the federal Clean Water Act’s authority, similar to the last major discharge survey of the industry over 20 years ago.
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NASF Releases September 2022 Policy Update
The National Association for Surface Finishing has released a Policy Update, summarizing some of the pertinent regulatory developments and new announcements from the month of September.
Read MoreEPA Plans to Release Major New Health Assessment for Hexavalent Chromium By End of Year
EPA is scheduled to issue a draft scientific health evaluation for hexavalent chromium by the end of 2022 for public comment and review. The assessment has been underway for more than a decade, and an updated assessment could lead to significantly tighter rules and restrictions nationwide.
Read MoreEPA Issues Proposed Rule to Designate PFOS and PFOA as CERCLA Hazardous Substance
EPA has for the first time proposed to designate PFOS and PFOA as hazardous substances under the authority of CERCLA or Superfund. The rule will trigger some reporting requirements and potentially significant cleanup costs.
Read MorePFAS Regulatory Alert: What Facilities Will Be Covered by EPA's PFAS Rulemaking for Surface Finishing Industry?
It is still too early to tell whether the proposed rule scheduled for release later next year will apply only to those facilities with certain chromium-based processes or more broadly to all metal finishing and electroplating operations.
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PPG Highlights Coatings for Battery EVs
PPG will showcase coatings for electric vehicles and batteries at North American International Detroit Auto Show and The Battery Show.
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ChemQuest Makes Team Organizational Changes
ChemQuest Group promotes Edye Fox Abrams to vice president of business development and marketing, and hires Jean Guillaume as director.
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Proper Testing of a Powder Coat Finish
Manufacturer shows how it performs extensive tests on powder coated medical carts.
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Selective Finishes
A look at finishing complex parts through selective plating and selective powder coating.
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