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.
Dupont's Metallized Plastic Parts are Chrome-Free
The Ecoposit 95X high-throw, low-stress copper meets chrome-free regulation standards.
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.
ResinTech Completes REACH Registration
REACH regulations require companies to provide information on the hazards, risks and safe use of chemical substances that they manufacture or import.
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.
Florida Finishers Mid-Winter Conference Announces Speakers
NASF’s Jeff Hannapel opens the event with a Regulatory Update take at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, January 24.
Webinar Discusses Switch from Hexavalent to Trivalent
Columbia Chemical and Products Finishing will host a free webinar on October 18 that will address regulations, process differences, conversion details, cost factors and benefits.
Sky’s the Limit in Aerospace
California’s EME Inc. and its owner both have thrived, despite regulatory challenges.
Tim Pennington
Contributor
Nickel: Science, Health and the Future - The 52nd William Blum Lecture
This presentation is the 52nd William Blum Lecture, presented at SUR/FIN 2015 in Rosemont, Illinois on June 8, 2015. In this lecture, Dr. Hudson Bates discusses the nickel research in his group at the Nickel Producers Environmental Research Association (NiPERA), which impact occupational health and environmental issues for nickel. This includes nano-particulates, toxicity of mixtures, ambient air effects, and providing good science in regulatory matters.
Kyzen Continues “Clean and Green” Seminars Nov. 15-16, in Connecticut
The event will provide an in-depth overview of the latest changes in government regulations that are affecting nPB/TCE/HFCs chemistry users in manufacturing facilities across the United States.
Metals Loading Study Supports Milwaukee Finishers' Stand Against Regulations: Then and Now
In July of this year, our NASF Report featured a major success for the surface finishing industry, the results of a 2014-2016 study of wastewater discharged to the POTWs in Milwaukee. What follows here is the story going back 30 years, when an initial study of Milwaukee metal finishers’ discharge to the POTWs dramatically refuted the negative image portrayed by others. It’s only gotten better since.
Author: Time for EPA to Lead in 'Real World' Safety Standards
"I implore our new administration in Washington to take the lead and bring good sense and reason back into the regulatory process."
Kyzen Hosts Educational Training
The seminar focused on solvent regulatory changes affecting the industry, and the solvent-based materials currently available to meet cleaning and environmental needs today and in the future.
National Election Dominates NASF Washington Forum
Annual NASF Washington Forum is to get the latest info on important legislative and regulatory matters.
Electronic Plating: OutREACH or OverREACH?
U.S. chemical companies can benefit from compliance with the European regulation.
The National Election Dominates the Discussion at the 2016 NASF Washington Forum
An essential NASF conference to get the latest on important legislative and regulatory matters.
NASF Report May 2016: The Surface Technology Environmental Resource Center
NASF and its foundation partner with National Center for Manufacturing Science to better coordinate regulatory and ethical guidance for finishers.
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.
New England Surface Finishing Regional Attracted Numerous Speakers
Jeff Hannapel from The Policy Group and the NASF national office spoke on the hot button regulatory issues facing the industry.
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.
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.
NASF Report: May 2017
Regulatory Alert: California Targeting Finishing
Air Emissions Below Nanogram Levels
Jeff Hannapel
Government Affairs, National Association For Surface Finishing
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.
Dental Equipment Maker Pulls Teeth to Meet Stringent Wastewater Regulations
Manufacturer A-dec chooses MecWash aqueous parts washing systems.
Is Your Electroplating Waste Hazardous?
Some that bears precious metals is, and there are a host of regulations to consider when recycling.
NASF Washington Forum Covers Upcoming Rules, Regulations
Platers hear about new regulations, upcoming rules and visit with their Congressional representatives on Capital Hill.
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.
Tertiary Butyl Acetate Regulations
Has the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved TBAC (tertiary butyl acetate) as a VOC-exempt solvent?