#REGULATION

NASF Report February 2016: What’s the Impact of REACH Rules on U.S. Surface Treatment?

The brief summary below the EU’s regulation on REACH became law in June 2007 and created new obligations to manufacture, import or use new and existing chemicals in the EU.
#surfin #nasf #regulation

Parts Cleaning

Cleaning Q&A: Cleaning for ISO 16232

Meeting the requirements of ISO 16232 for the automotive industry.
#automotive #regulation

The EPA’s Home Court Advantage

Court decision on EPA hex chrome rule is a tad perplexing.
#pollutioncontrol #regulation

Anodizing

Court Upholds EPA Hex Chrome Rule

The 2012 EPA rule was challenged by the National Association for Surface Finishing, which sued the EPA.
#nasf #regulation #masking

Liquid Coating

Spray Booth Compliance

What does it mean to have a paint booth third-party listed?
#regulation #pollutioncontrol

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TWR Service Acquires ISO 9001:2008 Certification

TWR specializes in high quality electroless Nickel plating
#pollutioncontrol #education #masking

Electroplating

NASF: EPA Releases More Stringent Definition of Solid Waste Regulation

The new revisions state that the recycling of secondary materials can occur only if specific regulatory requirements are met.
#nasf #sustainability #pollutioncontrol

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EPA Targeting Metal Finishing Wastewater

Agency releases its preliminary 2014 effluent guidelines program; wastewater from the metal finishing industry is just one of the areas that will be subject to more regulation in the upcoming year.
#pollutioncontrol #masking #regulation

Electroplating

Rightech Fabrications Earns ISO 9001:2008

Illinois company makes of range of racks, baskets and coils for the finishing industry,
#regulation

Electroplating

The Elimination of Whiskers from Electroplated Tin

When RoHS lead-free regulations began to take hold globally, tin and its alloys were the first choice as alternatives to eutectic tin/lead. On the solder side, the transition to using these alternatives has moved forward, but on the surface finish side, replacing tin/lead has posed greater challenges. This paper discusses two approaches to dissipating the internal stresses in and external stresses on the deposit that are known to initiate whisker formation.
#regulation

Parts Cleaning

Dental Equipment Maker Pulls Teeth to Meet Stringent Wastewater Regulations

Manufacturer A-dec chooses MecWash aqueous parts washing systems.
#regulation #medical

Liquid Coating

Is Your Electroplating Waste Hazardous?

Some that bears precious metals is, and there are a host of regulations to consider when recycling.
#sustainability #pollutioncontrol #basics

Electroplating

NASF Washington Forum Covers Upcoming Rules, Regulations

Platers hear about new regulations, upcoming rules and visit with their Congressional representatives on Capital Hill.
#pollutioncontrol #nasf #masking

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Kushner Plating School Adds Globally Harmonized System Labeling And Safety Data Sheet Training

Effective this year, the Hazard Communication Standard for all facilities with hazardous materials must comply with employee training on the new GHS labeling and safety data sheets.
#education #pollutioncontrol #management

Liquid Coating

Minimizing Frequency of OSHA Inspections

A safety program goes a long way to reduce accidents, worker complaints and violations, and to comply with OSHA regulations—all of which should lead to a reduced need for OSHA to inspect your facility.
#pollutioncontrol #regulation

Tertiary Butyl Acetate Regulations

Has the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved TBAC (tertiary butyl acetate) as a VOC-exempt solvent?
#regulation #sustainability #pollutioncontrol

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Poly-Plating Recognized For Safety Achievements

Chicopee, Mass. shop nears completion of two-year exemption of a scheduled OHSA inspection as an honored participant in the organization's Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP).
#pollutioncontrol #masking #medical

Electroplating

NASF Raises Concerns over EPA Stormwater Discharge Rule

NASF has raised concerns over the proposed revisions, particularly related to the benchmark values that EPA and state agencies will be using for compliance.
#regulation #nasf #surfin

Electroplating

NASF: OSHA’s GHS HazCom Rule

OSHA’s implementation of the Globally Harmonized System deadline for the first round of regulations fell on Dec. 1, 2013.
#pollutioncontrol #regulation #masking

Anodizing

Is Aerospace Finishing Filled to Capacity?

As Boeing and Airbus demand more finishing capacity, the challenges faced by owners of finishing businesses are pressing, as both customers and regulatory agencies amp up demands for management attention and resources.
#regulation #pollutioncontrol #masking