https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news Chemical industry news, regulatory updates, safety alerts, and market trends from Alliance Chemical — a trusted US-based chemical supplier since 1998. en-us Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:26:02 -0500 https://alliancechemical.com/cdn/shop/files/alliance-chemical-logo.png https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/lincoln-reflecting-pool-renovation-green-again https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/lincoln-reflecting-pool-renovation-green-again Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:51:20 -0500 Andre Taki The News, Explained They drained it, sandblasted it, coated it in industrial polyurea, and painted it “American flag blue.” The budget went from under $2 million to nearly $15 million. Within weeks of refilling, the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was green. Not a little green. Cyanobacteria green. The kind of green that trends on every platform at once. Here is... algaechemistrycyanobacteriafaqreflecting pooltechnicalwater treatment https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/data-center-growth-linked-to-higher-utility-costs-and-air-quality-pressure https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/data-center-growth-linked-to-higher-utility-costs-and-air-quality-pressure Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team EP Online Photo by panumas nikhomkhai on Pexels Data Center Growth Linked to Higher Utility Costs and Air-Quality Pressure By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 7, 2026|Source: EP Online Generative AI is driving rapid data center expansion, raising electricity demand and prompting utilities to delay fossil plant retirements and shift costs to ratepayers. Key Facts The source says generative AI is... environmentalindustry-news https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/chlorine-gas-mixing-cleaning-products-pool-safety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/chlorine-gas-mixing-cleaning-products-pool-safety Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:05:17 -0500 Andre Taki Chemical Safety · Explainer Open a browser this week and one search keeps spiking: “chlorine gas.” Two very different crowds are driving it. On one side, the “product overload” cleaning trend — dump five, six, seven bottles into one toilet or sink for a satisfying foam. On the other, it’s the Fourth-of-July pool weekend, when millions of owners pour acid... chemical-safetychlorinecleaningindustry-newsmuriatic-acidpool-chemicalssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/oshas-warehousing-emphasis-puts-storage-system-design-and-maintenance-under https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/oshas-warehousing-emphasis-puts-storage-system-design-and-maintenance-under Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team ISHN Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels OSHA’s warehousing emphasis puts storage system design and maintenance under closer scrutiny By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 6, 2026|Source: ISHN Warehouse injuries have risen sharply, and OSHA’s targeted enforcement program is focusing attention on storage system design, maintenance, and related hazards through mid-2026. Key Facts Warehouse-related injuries rose from 42,500 to over 80,500... chemical-safetyindustry-newsoshasafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/georgia-tech-study-models-chemical-vapor-buildup-in-confined-spaces-after-spills https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/georgia-tech-study-models-chemical-vapor-buildup-in-confined-spaces-after-spills Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety+Health Photo by Ezequiel Guerrero on Pexels Georgia Tech study models chemical-vapor buildup in confined spaces after spills By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 5, 2026|Source: Safety+Health Researchers at Georgia Tech developed a model to estimate chemical-vapor buildup in confined spaces after spills, using benzene as a test case. Key Facts The model is designed to estimate chemical-vapor buildup in confined... chemical-safetyindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/house-panel-backs-doe-worker-bill-expanding-access-to-nurse-practitioners-and https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/house-panel-backs-doe-worker-bill-expanding-access-to-nurse-practitioners-and Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety+Health Photo by Mark Stebnicki on Pexels House panel backs DOE worker bill expanding access to nurse practitioners and physician assistants By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 4, 2026|Source: Safety+Health The House Education and Workforce Committee unanimously advanced H.R. 4122, which would let current and former DOE workers receive care from nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Key Facts The House Education... chemical-safetyindustry-newsregulatorysafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-finalizes-neshap-amendments-for-plywood-and-composite-wood-products https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-finalizes-neshap-amendments-for-plywood-and-composite-wood-products Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Federal Register Photo by Pixabay on Pexels EPA Finalizes NESHAP Amendments for Plywood and Composite Wood Products By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 3, 2026|Source: Federal Register The EPA is finalizing amended NESHAP MACT standards for plywood and composite wood products, covering HAP emissions and work practices for the source category. Key Facts The EPA is finalizing amendments to the NESHAP... environmentalepaindustry-newsregulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-proposes-ucmr-6-monitoring-for-pfas-related-and-other-unregulated https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-proposes-ucmr-6-monitoring-for-pfas-related-and-other-unregulated Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Federal Register Photo by abdo alshreef on Pexels EPA Proposes UCMR 6 Monitoring for PFAS-Related and Other Unregulated Contaminants in Public Water Systems By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 2, 2026|Source: Federal Register EPA is proposing UCMR 6 under the Safe Drinking Water Act to collect national occurrence data on unregulated contaminants in public water systems, including certain PFAS-related compounds. Key... epaindustry-newspfasregulatorywater-treatment https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/castor-oil-belly-button-trend-explained https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/castor-oil-belly-button-trend-explained Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:12:52 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team TODAY.com TikTok's Castor-Oil Belly Button Trend, Fact-Checked Against the Actual Chemistry By Andre Taki|July 1, 2026|Source: TODAY.com A viral TikTok trend claims rubbing castor oil in your belly button detoxes your liver and eases bloating. We checked the actual chemistry and what named medical experts say — plus the one real, FDA-recognized digestive effect castor oil does have (as an... castor oilchemistry explainernewstiktok trend https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/us-backs-sandboxaq-with-500-million-for-ai-led-chemical-and-materials-discovery https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/us-backs-sandboxaq-with-500-million-for-ai-led-chemical-and-materials-discovery Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team C&EN Photo by Bence Szemerey on Pexels US backs SandboxAQ with $500 million for AI-led chemical and materials discovery By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 1, 2026|Source: C&EN The US has awarded SandboxAQ $500 million to support AI-led discovery work focused on PFAS alternatives, catalysts, magnets, and battery materials. Key Facts The report said the US gave SandboxAQ $500 million. SandboxAQ... industry-newspfasregulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/mixing-hydrogen-peroxide-vinegar-peracetic-acid https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/mixing-hydrogen-peroxide-vinegar-peracetic-acid Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:21:59 -0500 Andre Taki U.S. CDC / NIOSH The Viral Peroxide-and-Vinegar "Super-Cleaner" Is Brewing Industrial Acid — Here’s the Safe Way By Andre Taki|June 30, 2026|Source: U.S. CDC / NIOSH A cleaning trend tells you to combine hydrogen peroxide and vinegar in one spray bottle for a stronger homemade cleaner. The chemistry is real — but so is the catch. Mixed together, the two... chemical-safetycleaninghydrogen-peroxideindustry-newssafetyvinegar https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-proposes-more-than-35-million-in-fines-over-houston-sulfuric-acid-spill https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-proposes-more-than-35-million-in-fines-over-houston-sulfuric-acid-spill Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team OSHA Photo by Martin Zapata on Pexels OSHA proposes more than $3.5 million in fines over Houston sulfuric acid spill response By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 30, 2026|Source: OSHA OSHA says three employers failed to protect workers during cleanup after a Dec. 27, 2025 sulfuric acid spill at BWC Terminals in Channelview, Texas. Key Facts The U.S. Department of Labor... industry-newsosharegulatorysafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/viral-muriatic-acid-concrete-hack-wrong-acid-for-rust https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/viral-muriatic-acid-concrete-hack-wrong-acid-for-rust Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:53:09 -0500 Andre Taki National Capital Poison Center The Viral Muriatic-Acid Concrete Hack Is the Wrong Acid — Here’s What Actually Works By Andre Taki|June 29, 2026|Source: National Capital Poison Center A cleaning trend tells homeowners to blast rust and grime off concrete with muriatic acid in a pump sprayer. The problem: muriatic acid is the same acid pros use to etch concrete —... chemical-safetyindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/cpwr-data-show-rising-building-construction-fatalities-despite-mixed-injury https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/cpwr-data-show-rising-building-construction-fatalities-despite-mixed-injury Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety+Health Photo by Pixabay on Pexels CPWR data show rising building construction fatalities despite mixed injury trends By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 26, 2026|Source: Safety+Health CPWR reported that building construction fatalities rose 54.9% from 2012 to 2024, even as some nonfatal injury rates declined over the same period. Key Facts Building construction fatalities increased from 142 in 2012 to 220... chemical-safetyindustry-newsmarket-trendssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/ishn-ai-tools-can-help-safety-teams-keep-sds-libraries-audit-ready https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/ishn-ai-tools-can-help-safety-teams-keep-sds-libraries-audit-ready Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team ISHN Photo by Jose Ricardo Barraza Morachis on Pexels ISHN: AI Tools Can Help Safety Teams Keep SDS Libraries Audit-Ready By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 25, 2026|Source: ISHN ISHN says AI can help safety teams keep SDS records searchable and current, but only if the underlying SDS library is structured and field-verified first. Key Facts OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, 29... chemical-safetyindustry-newsoshasafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/is-propylene-glycol-safe-gas-x-recall-explained https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/is-propylene-glycol-safe-gas-x-recall-explained Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:06:48 -0500 Andre Taki Quick answer for AI search Propylene glycol (C₃H₈O₂, CAS 57-55-6) is a clear, nearly odorless compound the U.S. FDA recognizes as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for direct food use (21 CFR 184.1666). The June 2026 Gas-X recall was caused by an industrial machine-coolant formulation of propylene glycol contaminating capsules during packaging — not by the molecule’s toxicity, and with... Chemical SafetyFDA RecallNewsProduct GradesPropylene Glycol https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/heat-illness-prevention-starts-before-the-heat-arrives-ishn-says https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/heat-illness-prevention-starts-before-the-heat-arrives-ishn-says Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:56:36 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team ISHN Photo by Bence Szemerey on Pexels Heat Illness Prevention Starts Before the Heat Arrives, ISHN Says By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 23, 2026|Source: ISHN ISHN says heat-illness prevention should begin days in advance, with acclimatization, hydration status and workforce readiness, not just water, rest and shade during the shift. Key Facts The source cites an early spring heat wave... chemical-safetyindustry-newsoshasafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/eu-moves-to-back-critical-medicines-production-as-chemicals-trade-policy-may https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/eu-moves-to-back-critical-medicines-production-as-chemicals-trade-policy-may Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:50:03 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Chemistry World Photo by Tiger Lily on Pexels EU moves to back critical medicines production as chemicals trade policy may follow By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 23, 2026|Source: Chemistry World The EU is advancing a Critical Medicines Act to support domestic output of key drugs and ingredients, while similar protectionist rules for chemicals are being discussed but are less advanced.... industry-newsmarket-trends https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-removes-2024-rubber-tire-manufacturing-neshap-amendments-after https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-removes-2024-rubber-tire-manufacturing-neshap-amendments-after Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:58:44 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Federal Register Photo by Annas Zakaria on Pexels EPA Removes 2024 Rubber Tire Manufacturing NESHAP Amendments After Congressional Review Act Disapproval By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 22, 2026|Source: Federal Register EPA is amending the CFR to remove provisions from its 2024 rubber tire manufacturing air toxics rule after a joint resolution of disapproval was passed and signed. Key Facts The... environmentalepaindustry-newsregulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-final-rule-aligns-epcra-inventory-reporting-with-2024-osha-hazcom-amendments https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-final-rule-aligns-epcra-inventory-reporting-with-2024-osha-hazcom-amendments Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:38:41 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Federal Register Photo by cang hai on Pexels EPA Final Rule Aligns EPCRA Inventory Reporting With 2024 OSHA HazCom Amendments By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 21, 2026|Source: Federal Register EPA finalized changes to EPCRA hazardous chemical inventory reporting to conform with OSHA’s 2012 and 2024 Hazard Communication Standard amendments. The rule is effective August 21, 2026. Key Facts The EPA... chemical-safetyepaindustry-newsosharegulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-proposes-exempting-road-and-intermodal-container-trus-from-hfc-leak-repair https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-proposes-exempting-road-and-intermodal-container-trus-from-hfc-leak-repair Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:03:36 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Federal Register Photo by Sergey Sergeev on Pexels EPA proposes exempting road and intermodal container TRUs from HFC leak repair rules By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 19, 2026|Source: Federal Register EPA is proposing to exempt road and intermodal container transport refrigeration units from AIM Act hydrofluorocarbon leak repair requirements. Public comments on the proposal are due in 21 days, by... epaindustry-newsregulatorysafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/food-plants-turn-to-hygienic-plastic-pallets-as-hygiene-standards-tighten https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/food-plants-turn-to-hygienic-plastic-pallets-as-hygiene-standards-tighten Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team ISHN Photo by Mark Stebnicki on Pexels Food Plants Turn to Hygienic Plastic Pallets as Hygiene Standards Tighten By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 19, 2026|Source: ISHN ISHN reports that food manufacturers are increasingly replacing wood pallets with hygienic plastic alternatives to reduce contamination risk, support FSMA and GMP compliance, and improve plant cleanliness. Key Facts The source says 90% of... chemical-safetyfdaindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/washington-state-updates-janitorial-workload-calculator-for-large-commercial https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/washington-state-updates-janitorial-workload-calculator-for-large-commercial Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:04:41 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety+Health Photo by Eric Lozaga on Pexels Washington state updates janitorial workload calculator for large commercial and office buildings By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 18, 2026|Source: Safety+Health Washington State L&I updated its Janitorial Workload Calculator to assess musculoskeletal risk in large commercial and office building janitorial work. Key Facts The calculator was updated for use in large commercial and office... chemical-safetyindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/eu-regulator-backs-reproductive-toxicity-classification-for-tfa-a-breakdown https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/eu-regulator-backs-reproductive-toxicity-classification-for-tfa-a-breakdown Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:14:10 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Chemistry World Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels EU regulator backs reproductive-toxicity classification for TFA, a breakdown product of pesticides and refrigerants By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 17, 2026|Source: Chemistry World Echa has recommended classifying trifluoroacetic acid as a reproductive toxicant, a move that could affect pesticides and refrigerants that break down into TFA. Key Facts Echa formally recommended classifying... chemical-safetyindustry-newspfasregulatoryresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/rhode-island-bills-would-make-assaults-on-rail-transit-workers-a-felony https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/rhode-island-bills-would-make-assaults-on-rail-transit-workers-a-felony Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:39:55 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety+Health Photo by Beth Fitzpatrick on Pexels Rhode Island bills would make assaults on rail transit workers a felony By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 16, 2026|Source: Safety+Health Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced companion bills to make bodily injury to rail transit workers a felony, with penalties of up to three years in prison and a $1,500 fine. Key Facts Companion... chemical-safetyindustry-newsregulatorysafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/researchers-develop-one-nanometer-pombrane-filtration-membrane-for-more https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/researchers-develop-one-nanometer-pombrane-filtration-membrane-for-more Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:04:41 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team ScienceDaily Photo by ThisIsEngineering on Pexels Researchers develop one-nanometer “POMbrane” filtration membrane for more selective industrial separations By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 15, 2026|Source: ScienceDaily Researchers reported a new crystalline membrane with uniform one-nanometer pores that could improve water reuse and lower energy use in industrial separations. Key Facts The study was published in the Journal of the American Chemical... environmentalindustry-newsresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/north-carolina-ends-penalty-reductions-in-fatal-workplace-cases https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/north-carolina-ends-penalty-reductions-in-fatal-workplace-cases Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:34:20 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety+Health Photo by Mark Stebnicki on Pexels North Carolina ends penalty reductions in fatal workplace cases By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 14, 2026|Source: Safety+Health North Carolina labor officials will no longer reduce employer penalties when violations contribute to a worker fatality, ending a decadeslong “death discount.” Key Facts The North Carolina Department of Labor will no longer reduce employer penalties... chemical-safetyindustry-newsoshasafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/csb-urges-chemical-facilities-to-secure-hazardous-materials-before-hurricane https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/csb-urges-chemical-facilities-to-secure-hazardous-materials-before-hurricane Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:33:44 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety+Health Photo by Ivan S on Pexels CSB urges chemical facilities to secure hazardous materials before hurricane season By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 13, 2026|Source: Safety+Health The Chemical Safety Board is urging chemical facilities to prepare now for hurricane season by securing hazardous materials, backing up critical systems and training workers. Key Facts The Chemical Safety Board says chemical facilities... chemical-safetyindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/csb-says-epas-proposed-rmp-revisions-would-weaken-chemical-accident-prevention https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/csb-says-epas-proposed-rmp-revisions-would-weaken-chemical-accident-prevention Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:04:40 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety+Health Photo by abdo alshreef on Pexels CSB says EPA’s proposed RMP revisions would weaken chemical accident prevention By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 12, 2026|Source: Safety+Health The Chemical Safety Board says EPA’s proposed changes to the Risk Management Program would roll back accident-prevention measures and slow safety progress. EPA accepted comments through May 11 after extending the deadli… Key Facts... chemical-safetyepaindustry-newsregulatorysafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/single-step-electrode-captures-exhaust-co2-and-converts-it-to-formic-acid https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/single-step-electrode-captures-exhaust-co2-and-converts-it-to-formic-acid Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team ScienceDaily Photo by Jakub Zerdzicki on Pexels Single-step electrode captures exhaust CO2 and converts it to formic acid By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 8, 2026|Source: ScienceDaily Scientists reported an electrode that captures carbon dioxide and converts it into formic acid in one step, even in simulated flue gas and low-CO2 air conditions. Key Facts The work was reported in ACS... environmentalindustry-newsresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/ornl-develops-ridgealloy-to-turn-contaminated-car-scrap-into-structural-aluminum https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/ornl-develops-ridgealloy-to-turn-contaminated-car-scrap-into-structural-aluminum Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:50:03 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team ScienceDaily Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels ORNL develops RidgeAlloy to turn contaminated car scrap into structural aluminum By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 7, 2026|Source: ScienceDaily Oak Ridge National Laboratory says its RidgeAlloy can convert low-value recycled car-body aluminum into structural vehicle parts while meeting strength and crash-safety targets. Key Facts Researchers at DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory created a... industry-newsresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/decentralized-wastewater-reuse-puts-industrial-water-treatment-at-the-source https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/decentralized-wastewater-reuse-puts-industrial-water-treatment-at-the-source Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:50:05 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team EP Online Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels Decentralized Wastewater Reuse Puts Industrial Water Treatment at the Source By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 6, 2026|Source: EP Online EP Online says decentralized wastewater reuse treats effluent where it is generated, cutting transport costs and helping plants build a more resilient water supply. Key Facts The report said decentralized wastewater reuse treats... environmentalindustry-newswater-treatment https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-schedules-hearings-on-proposed-respiratory-protection-changes-for-16 https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-schedules-hearings-on-proposed-respiratory-protection-changes-for-16 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team OSHA Photo by Nikolai Kolosov on Pexels OSHA schedules hearings on proposed respiratory protection changes for 16 chemical substances By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 5, 2026|Source: OSHA OSHA said it will hold informal public hearings on proposed rule changes covering respiratory protection for 16 substances, with hearings beginning August 19, 2026. Key Facts The notice is a proposed rule from... environmentalindustry-newsosharegulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-schedules-public-meetings-to-inform-us-position-on-un-ghs-updates https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-schedules-public-meetings-to-inform-us-position-on-un-ghs-updates Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety+Health Photo by Keegan Checks on Pexels OSHA Schedules Public Meetings to Inform U.S. Position on UN GHS Updates By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 4, 2026|Source: Safety+Health OSHA will host virtual public meetings in June and November to collect stakeholder feedback ahead of the 49th and 50th UN GHS Sub-Committee sessions in Geneva. Key Facts The first virtual meeting is... chemical-safetyindustry-newsmarket-trendsoshasafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-to-allow-15-ethanol-gasoline-blends-this-summer-as-biofuel-mandates-rise https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-to-allow-15-ethanol-gasoline-blends-this-summer-as-biofuel-mandates-rise Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team C&EN Photo by ThisIsEngineering on Pexels EPA to Allow 15% Ethanol Gasoline Blends This Summer as Biofuel Mandates Rise By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 2, 2026|Source: C&EN The EPA will allow 15% ethanol-gasoline blends this summer, while biofuel blending mandates are set to increase in 2026 and 2027, the report said. Key Facts The report said 15% ethanol-gasoline blends will... environmentalepaindustry-newsregulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/researchers-identify-stable-phosphoric-acid-dimer-structure-tied-to-rapid https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/researchers-identify-stable-phosphoric-acid-dimer-structure-tied-to-rapid Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team ScienceDaily Photo by Edward Jenner on Pexels Researchers identify stable phosphoric acid dimer structure tied to rapid proton transport By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|June 1, 2026|Source: ScienceDaily Scientists cooled a phosphoric acid dimer to near absolute zero and found one stable structure, helping explain fast proton movement in biology and energy devices. Key Facts Researchers studied the deprotonated dimer H3PO4·H2PO4-.... industry-newsresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-updates-pfas-strategy-with-drinking-water-enforcement-focus https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-updates-pfas-strategy-with-drinking-water-enforcement-focus Sun, 31 May 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team EP Online Photo by Sergey Sergeev on Pexels EPA Updates PFAS Strategy With Drinking Water, Enforcement Focus By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|May 31, 2026|Source: EP Online EPA said its revised PFAS strategy centers on drinking water protections, cleanup, research and enforcement tied to “forever chemicals.” Key Facts EPA announced an updated PFAS strategy on May 20, 2026, according to EP... environmentalepaindustry-newspfaswater-treatment https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/orange-county-mma-tank-incident-triggers-large-hazmat-response-at-garden-grove https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/orange-county-mma-tank-incident-triggers-large-hazmat-response-at-garden-grove Sat, 30 May 2026 07:50:05 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team EP Online Photo by Elena's on Pexels Orange County MMA Tank Incident Triggers Large Hazmat Response at Garden Grove Aerospace Facility By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|May 30, 2026|Source: EP Online An overheated methyl methacrylate tank at a Garden Grove aerospace facility prompted a major hazmat response in Orange County, with emergency crews focused on air monitoring, evacuation, and public safety.... environmentalindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/dot-says-medical-marijuana-remains-prohibited-for-safety-sensitive https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/dot-says-medical-marijuana-remains-prohibited-for-safety-sensitive Fri, 29 May 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety+Health Photo by Terrance Barksdale on Pexels DOT says medical marijuana remains prohibited for safety-sensitive transportation workers By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|May 29, 2026|Source: Safety+Health The Department of Transportation says medical marijuana still cannot excuse a positive drug test for safety-sensitive workers, even after federal rescheduling under the Controlled Substances Act. Key Facts DOT issued a notice on May 15... chemical-safetydotfdaindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/niosh-reviews-face-program-expansion-as-states-weigh-broader-fatality-reporting https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/niosh-reviews-face-program-expansion-as-states-weigh-broader-fatality-reporting Thu, 28 May 2026 09:22:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety+Health Photo by Thirdman on Pexels NIOSH reviews FACE program expansion as states weigh broader fatality reporting role By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|May 28, 2026|Source: Safety+Health NIOSH is evaluating future options for its FACE program, and an agency official said there may be room to add more state participation. The program investigates select fatalities and shares prevention recommendations. Key Facts... chemical-safetyindustry-newsregulatorysafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-finalizes-tsca-significant-new-use-rules-for-certain-chemical-substances https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-finalizes-tsca-significant-new-use-rules-for-certain-chemical-substances Wed, 27 May 2026 09:15:23 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Federal Register Photo by Govin MU on Pexels EPA Finalizes TSCA Significant New Use Rules for Certain Chemical Substances By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|May 27, 2026|Source: Federal Register EPA issued TSCA significant new use rules for certain substances that were covered by PMNs and EPA orders, requiring 90-day notice before new manufacture, import, or processing uses. 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