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Electroplating

NASF Regulatory Alert February 2021

OSHA Takes First Step to Strengthen  Federal COVID-19 Workplace Guidelines in 2021.
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Electroplating

EPA Releases New Guide on Imported Articles Containing Surface Coatings Subject to LCPFAC SNUR

EPA has released its final compliance guide for imported articles containing surface coatings subject to the LCPFAC chemical substances SNUR.
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Electrocoating

SIFCO ASC Earns ISO 14001:2015 Certification

SIFCO ASC has implemented environmentally minded improvements to its workflow and office that have earned it an ISO 14001:2015 certification.
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Saint-Gobain Abrasives Launches Safety Resource Microsite

Saint-Gobain Abrasives has launched a new online resource center focusing on the safe use of Norton abrasive products.
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New Mayzo Facility Earns ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Mayzo’s new Walterboro, S.C. operations center has successfully earned ISO 9001:2015 quality control system certification requirements.
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Electroplating

Inside Antimicrobial Coatings

Examining types of antimicrobial coatings from efficacy to regulatory considerations, with input from same major players in the industry.
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Liquid Coating

AkzoNobel Set To Acquire Industrias Titan's Paints Division

Dutch paint company AkzoNobel will acquire Spanish company Industrias Titan's decorative paints business, pending regulatory approvals expected by Q1 2021.
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NASF To Host Virtual Forum Reviewing EPA's Evaluation of PFAS

The July 28 webinar will discuss the EPA’s current review of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) compounds.
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Liquid Coating

Selecting PPE for Your Paint Shop

Guidelines for determining the appropriate personal protective equipment for a painting operation.
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Electroplating

Dupont's Metallized Plastic Parts are Chrome-Free

The Ecoposit 95X high-throw, low-stress copper meets chrome-free regulation standards.
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Safety in Manufacturing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Resources and recommendations for manufacturing employees to stay safe during COVID-19 were released from OSHA, AIHA.
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Electroplating

OEM Testing Matrix Review with Trivalent Chromium

Continued tightening of regulations on hexavalent chromium used in decorative plating have caused an increased interest from OEMs in the performance of trivalent chromium plating regarding extended outdoor corrosion and accelerated corrosion performance tests.  This article reports on corrosion testing results of trivalent chromium deposits with various thickness levels of chromium and various STEP values of the underlying nickel deposits.
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CFS responds to PPE shortage

Custom Fabricating & Supplies is working to assemble and donate 16,000 face shields to local Milwaukee hospitals in response to shortages due to the coronavirus crisis.
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NASF Update on EPA Enforcement Discretion Policy for Coronavirus Pandemic

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a policy memorandum indicating that it will exercise enforcement discretion for any non-compliance that may result from the COVID-19 pandemic.
#regulation #nasf #sustainability

Walter Surface Technologies Expands Presence in Safety and Productivity Industry

Walter Surface Technologies has announced the acquisition of ArcOne, a provider of industrial safety products based in Taunton, Massachusetts.
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Electroplating

EPA Moving on PFAS Regulatory Actions for Drinking Water

Agency requesting the Office of Management to review its proposed regulatory determinations for two types of PFAS.
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Electroplating

Best Plating Practices for the Application of Brush Plated Zinc-Nickel

Brush plating is an industrial electroplating process designed for demanding OEM and repair applications, without the use of an immersion tank.  This presentation demonstrates the best practices for brush plating zinc-nickel to meet the ASTM standards of hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion protection.  From preparatory steps to the application of a trivalent chromium conversion coating, the proper plating techniques needed to meet the customers’ demanding requirements are discussed.
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Electroplating

Understanding Compliance Inspection using the 6Ps Model

Staff from  the City of Los Angeles Sanitation Department’s Bureau of Sanitation’s Industrial Waste Management Division, explain how metal finishers can utilize the 6Ps Model.
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Fletcher Honored for ASTM Service

Recognized for services to the D01 Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications committee.
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Parts2clean Offers Latest in Cleaning Technology

The largest parts cleaning trade show in the world, parts2clean offers a peek into the future of U.S. parts cleaning regulations and technology in a travel-friendly part of the world.
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