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 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:02:56 -0500 https://alliancechemical.com/cdn/shop/files/alliance-chemical-logo.png https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-seeks-public-comment-on-partial-deletion-of-three-sites-from-the-national https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-seeks-public-comment-on-partial-deletion-of-three-sites-from-the-national Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Regulatory EPA Seeks Public Comment on Partial Deletion of Three Sites From the National Priorities List EPA issued a Notice of Intent to partially delete three sites from the National Priorities List and is accepting public comments for 32 days, ending September 21, 2026. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 20, 2026·1 min read·Source: Federal Register Photo by Nothing Ahead on... epaindustry-newsmarket-trendsregulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/what-a-boil-water-notice-actually-means-chlorine-residual https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/what-a-boil-water-notice-actually-means-chlorine-residual Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:46:12 -0500 Andre Taki On August 11, a few thousand people outside San Antonio were told to boil their water. The cause was not a broken main, a flood, or a contamination event. It was a number that had drifted too low: the amount of chlorine left in the pipes. The short answer: most boil water notices are not issued because something was found... boil-water-noticechemistry-explainedchlorinechlorine-residualdistribution-systemdrinking-waterfree-chlorineguidehypochloritenaoclnitrificationsafetysodium-hypochloritesodium-hypochlorite-10sodium-hypochlorite-12-5tceqtechnicaltechnical-guidetexaswater-treatment https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/chemical-plants-turn-to-sealed-material-specific-bulk-handling-to-reduce-dust https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/chemical-plants-turn-to-sealed-material-specific-bulk-handling-to-reduce-dust Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety Chemical Plants Turn to Sealed, Material-Specific Bulk Handling to Reduce Dust, Moisture, and Contamination Risk ISHN says bulk handling in chemical manufacturing now hinges on material-specific engineering, sealed transfers, and tighter control of flow, moisture, and reactive hazards. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 19, 2026·2 min read·Source: ISHN Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels Key Facts The report said... chemical-safetyindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/msha-reopens-comment-periods-on-mine-roof-control-and-ventilation-plan-rules https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/msha-reopens-comment-periods-on-mine-roof-control-and-ventilation-plan-rules Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety MSHA Reopens Comment Periods on Mine Roof Control and Ventilation Plan Rules MSHA reopened comments on separate proposed rules for roof control and ventilation plan approvals, and scheduled virtual hearings for mid-September. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 16, 2026·1 min read·Source: Safety+Health Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels Key Facts MSHA reopened the comment period for separate proposed rules... chemical-safetyindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/us-plans-floor-prices-and-tariffs-on-polysilicon-and-derivatives-to-shore-up https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/us-plans-floor-prices-and-tariffs-on-polysilicon-and-derivatives-to-shore-up Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Market Trends US plans floor prices and tariffs on polysilicon and derivatives to shore up solar and semiconductor supply chains The U.S. plans floor prices and tariffs for polysilicon and derivatives to strengthen solar and semiconductor supply chains, though experts say the measures may not be enough. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 15, 2026·1 min read·Source: C&EN Photo by Yuri... industry-newsmarket-trends https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/rhine-mississippi-low-water-2026-chemical-supply https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/rhine-mississippi-low-water-2026-chemical-supply Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:51:03 -0500 Andre Taki Two of the world's busiest chemical shipping lanes are rivers, and in August 2026 both hit records in the same week. The Rhine's gauge at Kaub fell to its lowest reading since record-keeping began in 1880. Days earlier, American Commercial Barge Line triggered its low-water protocol on the Lower Mississippi after the Memphis gauge read 0 feet. Almost every headline... caustic sodafreightindustry-newslogisticssodium hydroxidesulfuric acidsupply chain https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-dallas-renews-high-noise-emphasis-program-for-selected-manufacturing https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-dallas-renews-high-noise-emphasis-program-for-selected-manufacturing Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety OSHA Dallas renews high-noise emphasis program for selected manufacturing sectors through March 2029 OSHA’s Dallas area office renewed a Regional Emphasis Program targeting hazardous noise in several manufacturing industries through March 2029. The program also excludes NAICS 332 from duplicate enforcement and offers o… By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 12, 2026·2 min read·Source: Safety+Health Photo by Jan van der... chemical-safetyindustry-newsoshasafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/tulane-researchers-explain-why-gold-resists-tarnishing-by-restructuring-its https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/tulane-researchers-explain-why-gold-resists-tarnishing-by-restructuring-its Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:50:05 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Research Tulane researchers explain why gold resists tarnishing by restructuring its surface atoms Tulane University researchers say gold surfaces can rearrange into patterns that suppress oxidation and help the metal keep its shine for centuries. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 11, 2026·2 min read·Source: ScienceDaily Photo by Jess Loiterton on Pexels Key Facts The study was published in Physical Review... industry-newsresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/researchers-use-sodium-and-lithium-additives-to-make-mof-glass-easier-to https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/researchers-use-sodium-and-lithium-additives-to-make-mof-glass-easier-to Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Research Researchers use sodium and lithium additives to make MOF glass easier to process and shape Scientists reported a way to tune metal-organic framework glass with sodium or lithium compounds, lowering softening temperature and easing processing for gas-trapping materials. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 10, 2026·2 min read·Source: ScienceDaily Photo by Ludovic Delot on Pexels Key Facts The research focused... environmentalindustry-newsresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/researchers-report-a-new-analytical-method-for-measuring-pfas-based https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/researchers-report-a-new-analytical-method-for-measuring-pfas-based Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Environmental Researchers report a new analytical method for measuring PFAS-based microplastics shed by fluoropolymers A new analytical procedure is reported to rapidly reveal particles shed by fluoropolymers, giving labs and EHS teams a clearer way to measure PFAS-based microplastics. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 9, 2026·1 min read·Source: C&EN Photo by abdo alshreef on Pexels Key Facts The source reports... environmentalindustry-newspfas https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/washington-state-weighs-crane-rule-changes-covering-forklift-suspended-loads https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/washington-state-weighs-crane-rule-changes-covering-forklift-suspended-loads Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety Washington State Weighs Crane Rule Changes Covering Forklift Suspended Loads Washington L&I is proposing rule changes to clarify qualifications and responsibilities when forklifts are used in construction to lift suspended loads. The update would also refine definitions and other crane-rule requ… By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 8, 2026·2 min read·Source: Safety+Health Photo by Rodolfo Clix on Pexels Key Facts... chemical-safetyindustry-newsosharegulatorysafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/cell-inspired-cdspolydopamine-nanoreactor-boosts-visible-light-hydrogen https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/cell-inspired-cdspolydopamine-nanoreactor-boosts-visible-light-hydrogen Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:24:47 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Research Cell-inspired CdS@polydopamine nanoreactor boosts visible-light hydrogen peroxide production Researchers reported a hollow CdS@polydopamine nanoreactor that uses visible light to make hydrogen peroxide more efficiently, pointing to cleaner photocatalytic manufacturing routes. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 7, 2026·2 min read·Source: ScienceDaily Photo by Alexey K. on Pexels Key Facts The work reported a hollow CdS@polydopamine nanoreactor that imitates two features... industry-newsresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/commercial-kitchens-face-fog-compliance-risk-across-sewer-and-stormwater-systems https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/commercial-kitchens-face-fog-compliance-risk-across-sewer-and-stormwater-systems Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:50:03 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Environmental Commercial Kitchens Face FOG Compliance Risk Across Sewer and Stormwater Systems EP Online says fats, oils, and grease should be treated as a wastewater and stormwater compliance issue, not just a plumbing problem. The article links poor FOG control to fines, sewer overflows, and illicit discharge r… By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 6, 2026·2 min read·Source: EP Online Photo... environmentalindustry-newswater-treatment https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/house-bill-proposes-climate-control-mandates-and-temperature-monitoring-for https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/house-bill-proposes-climate-control-mandates-and-temperature-monitoring-for Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety House Bill Proposes Climate Control Mandates and Temperature Monitoring for Federal Prisons House Democrats have introduced the Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act to mandate HVAC upgrades and temperature monitoring across all 122 Bureau of Prisons facilities to protect staff and inmates. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 5, 2026·2 min read·Source: Safety+Health Photo by Polina Tankilevitch on Pexels Key... chemical-safetyindustry-newsosharegulatorysafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-approves-new-hampshire-title-v-permit-definition-revisions-on-air-pollutants https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-approves-new-hampshire-title-v-permit-definition-revisions-on-air-pollutants Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Regulatory EPA Approves New Hampshire Title V Permit Definition Revisions on Air Pollutants EPA approved revisions to New Hampshire’s Clean Air Act Title V operating permit program, updating pollutant definitions to align with federal permitting and air toxics rules. The rule is effective Aug. 31, 2026. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 4, 2026·1 min read·Source: Federal Register Photo by Los... environmentalepaindustry-newsregulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-extends-pce-ctc-tsca-compliance-dates-2027 https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-extends-pce-ctc-tsca-compliance-dates-2027 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:32:58 -0500 Andre Taki Short answer: On July 28, 2026, EPA published a final rule extending several Workplace Chemical Protection Program compliance dates for perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride (CTC). The rule took effect the day it published. What moved: PCE initial exposure monitoring moved from December 15, 2025 to June 21, 2027. Meeting the ECEL, establishing a regulated area, and the respiratory PPE... chlorinated solventscomplianceEPAnewsPCEperchloroethylenesolvent substitutiontrichloroethyleneTSCAvapor degreasing https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-niosh-and-safety-groups-open-registration-for-safe-sound-week-aug-10-16 https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-niosh-and-safety-groups-open-registration-for-safe-sound-week-aug-10-16 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety OSHA, NIOSH and safety groups open registration for Safe & Sound Week Aug. 10-16 Registration is underway for the 10th annual Safe & Sound Week, scheduled for Aug. 10-16. OSHA, NIOSH and safety groups will promote workplace safety and health programs. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 3, 2026·1 min read·Source: Safety+Health Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels Key Facts... chemical-safetyindustry-newsoshasafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/doe-and-dol-sign-five-year-mou-to-speed-mining-ai-sensors-and-safety-tech https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/doe-and-dol-sign-five-year-mou-to-speed-mining-ai-sensors-and-safety-tech Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety DOE and DOL Sign Five-Year MOU to Speed Mining AI, Sensors, and Safety Tech The DOE and DOL signed a five-year MOU to coordinate on mining technology, safety, and workforce readiness. The agreement centers on AI, automation, advanced sensors, and data sharing. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 2, 2026·2 min read·Source: ISHN Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels Key... chemical-safetyindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/niosh-releases-printable-sticker-graphics-to-promote-safer-3d-printing https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/niosh-releases-printable-sticker-graphics-to-promote-safer-3d-printing Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety NIOSH Releases Printable Sticker Graphics to Promote Safer 3D Printing Workplaces NIOSH has issued downloadable sticker graphics with QR codes to help workers reduce exposure to 3D printing emissions and related hazards. The agency says risks vary by technology, materials and setting. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·August 1, 2026·2 min read·Source: Safety+Health Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels Key... chemical-safetyenvironmentalindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/ferric-chloride-lithium-dendrites-battery-safety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/ferric-chloride-lithium-dendrites-battery-safety Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:14:22 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team For 40 years the fix for lithium dendrites was a stiffer electrolyte. A team in Shenzhen just stopped them by making it softer — using ferric chloride, the salt that etches circuit boards and clarifies wastewater. battery safetyelectrochemistryferric chloridelithium batteryPCB etchingresearch newswater treatment https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/blackrock-ford-google-and-carhartt-form-skilled-trades-alliance-amid-workforce https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/blackrock-ford-google-and-carhartt-form-skilled-trades-alliance-amid-workforce Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety BlackRock, Ford, Google and Carhartt Form Skilled Trades Alliance Amid Workforce Shortages BlackRock, Ford Motor Co., Google and Carhartt launched a national coalition to expand skilled trades training. The effort targets workforce gaps affecting infrastructure, energy and manufacturing. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·July 31, 2026·2 min read·Source: ISHN Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Pexels Key Facts BlackRock, Ford Motor... chemical-safetyindustry-newsmarket-trendssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/industry-coalition-urges-epa-and-osha-to-create-single-federal-chemical-worker https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/industry-coalition-urges-epa-and-osha-to-create-single-federal-chemical-worker Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:50:05 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety Industry coalition urges EPA and OSHA to create single federal chemical worker-safety framework Seventy-five industry groups, including the American Chemistry Council, want EPA and OSHA to align chemical worker protections under one federal framework to reduce overlap and confusion. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·July 30, 2026·2 min read·Source: Safety+Health Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels Key Facts A coalition... chemical-safetyepaindustry-newsoshasafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/chlorine-storage-safety-checklist-csb-bio-lab-conyers-report https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/chlorine-storage-safety-checklist-csb-bio-lab-conyers-report Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:59:48 -0500 Andre Taki On July 21, 2026, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report on the September 2024 warehouse fire at the Bio-Lab facility in Conyers, Georgia. The findings are unusually specific about mechanism — not just what burned, but exactly how a corroded piece of hardware turned a routine storage warehouse into a 17,000-person evacuation. That... chemical-safetychlorine storagecsbexplainerindustrial safetynewsregulatorysodium hypochloritewater treatment https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/kitagawa-says-porous-materials-could-help-industry-mine-air-for-feedstocks-and https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/kitagawa-says-porous-materials-could-help-industry-mine-air-for-feedstocks-and Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Research Kitagawa says porous materials could help industry mine air for feedstocks and fuels Chemistry Nobel laureate Susumu Kitagawa argues that porous materials such as MOFs could shift industry from digging for raw materials to separating them from air. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·July 29, 2026·2 min read·Source: Chemistry World Photo by www.kaboompics.com on Pexels Key Facts Susumu Kitagawa spoke... environmentalindustry-newsresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/csb-links-bio-lab-conyers-fire-and-toxic-plume-to-improper-storage-of-reactive https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/csb-links-bio-lab-conyers-fire-and-toxic-plume-to-improper-storage-of-reactive Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Market Trends CSB links Bio-Lab Conyers fire and toxic plume to improper storage of reactive pool chemicals The CSB said corroded sprinklers and overfilled storage of reactive chemicals drove the 2024 Bio-Lab fire in Conyers, Georgia, which forced about 17,000 evacuations. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·July 28, 2026·2 min read·Source: Chemistry World Photo by Willians Huerta on Pexels Key Facts... chemical-safetyindustry-newsmarket-trendsoshasafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/chlorine-does-not-kill-cyclospora-produce-wash-water-chemistry https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/chlorine-does-not-kill-cyclospora-produce-wash-water-chemistry Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:14:04 -0500 Andre Taki On July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms de Mexico pulled all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico off the U.S. market. As of FDA’s July 24 update, the linked outbreak stands at 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations across nine states, with no deaths reported. Recalled product had been distributed into 28 states. If you run a wash line, a commissary, or... citric acidcyclosporaexplainerfood safetyfree chlorinenewsph controlsodium hypochloritewash waterwater treatment https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/polymer-sponge-targets-acetic-acid-to-slow-cellulose-acetate-film-degradation https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/polymer-sponge-targets-acetic-acid-to-slow-cellulose-acetate-film-degradation Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:53:53 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Research Polymer sponge targets acetic acid to slow cellulose acetate film degradation Researchers reported a sponge-like polymer that adsorbs acetic acid, a driver of vinegar syndrome in cellulose acetate film reels. The approach could reduce preservation costs if it scales. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·July 27, 2026·2 min read·Source: Chemistry World Photo by contact me +923323219715 on Pexels Key Facts... industry-newsresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-seeks-feedback-on-risk-reviews-for-five-chemicals-including-flame-retardant https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-seeks-feedback-on-risk-reviews-for-five-chemicals-including-flame-retardant Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:50:06 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety EPA Seeks Feedback on Risk Reviews for Five Chemicals, Including Flame Retardant TBBPA EPA is seeking comments on documents tied to five chemicals, including TBBPA, which the agency said poses unreasonable inhalation risk to workers. A TSCA science panel will review the drafts in early August. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·July 25, 2026·2 min read·Source: Safety+Health Photo by Mikael... chemical-safetyepaindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/acetone-supply-squeeze-2026-coproduct-phenol-explained https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/acetone-supply-squeeze-2026-coproduct-phenol-explained Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:02:40 -0500 Andre Taki Everyone forecast a soft, oversupplied year for acetone. Instead, US spot prices ran to a two-year high and buyers found themselves in a seller’s market. The reason isn’t a demand boom — it’s a quirk of how acetone is made. Here’s the buyer’s briefing. ~$1,547USD/MT spot, FOB US Gulf Coast (April 2026) — highest since Feb 2024 >95%of the world’s... b2bfaqmarketsolventstechnical https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/research-identifies-chemical-leaching-and-aquatic-impact-of-firework-residue https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/research-identifies-chemical-leaching-and-aquatic-impact-of-firework-residue Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:50:06 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Research Research Identifies Chemical Leaching and Aquatic Impact of Firework Residue New studies published in ACS journals reveal that firework debris releases metal ions and organic compounds into waterways, potentially disrupting aquatic ecosystems and microbial communities. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·July 24, 2026·2 min read·Source: ScienceDaily Photo by K on Pexels Key Facts Three studies published in American Chemical Society... industry-newsresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/seoul-researchers-develop-programmable-photonic-chip-that-can-slow-light-on https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/seoul-researchers-develop-programmable-photonic-chip-that-can-slow-light-on Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:13:28 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Research Seoul researchers develop programmable photonic chip that can slow light on demand Researchers at Seoul National University and the University of Seoul built a programmable photonic integrated circuit that can control light speed and shape for optical computing applications. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·July 23, 2026·2 min read·Source: ScienceDaily Photo by Nothing Ahead on Pexels Key Facts Researchers at... industry-newsresearch https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-pesticide-approvals-add-fuel-to-pfas-debate-as-regenerative-agriculture https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-pesticide-approvals-add-fuel-to-pfas-debate-as-regenerative-agriculture Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:50:03 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Regulatory EPA pesticide approvals add fuel to PFAS debate as regenerative agriculture order takes effect EPA’s recent pesticide decisions are drawing renewed PFAS scrutiny as the agency begins implementing a June 25 executive order on regenerative agriculture. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·July 22, 2026·1 min read·Source: C&EN Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels Key Facts The source says EPA’s pesticide... epaindustry-newspfasregulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/dot-agenda-points-to-revised-heavy-truck-automatic-emergency-braking-rule https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/dot-agenda-points-to-revised-heavy-truck-automatic-emergency-braking-rule Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Safety DOT Agenda Points to Revised Heavy-Truck Automatic Emergency Braking Rule DOT’s latest regulatory agenda signals a supplemental proposal for automatic emergency braking on heavy trucks, alongside FMCSA changes to safety fitness and logging rules. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·July 21, 2026·2 min read·Source: Safety+Health Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels Key Facts The Department of Transportation anticipates publishing a... chemical-safetyindustry-newsregulatorysafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/start-ups-push-diamond-wafers-as-a-semiconductor-material-for-high-demand-chips https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/start-ups-push-diamond-wafers-as-a-semiconductor-material-for-high-demand-chips Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:54:33 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Market Trends Start-ups push diamond wafers as a semiconductor material for high-demand chips Diamfab and other start-ups are working to commercialize diamond wafers for chip applications in data centers, electric vehicles, and quantum computers. By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team·July 20, 2026·1 min read·Source: C&EN Photo by Российский центр гибкой электроники on Pexels Key Facts Diamfab and other start-ups want to... industry-newsmarket-trends https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/cen-column-says-electricity-deserves-more-attention-in-lab-greening-efforts https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/cen-column-says-electricity-deserves-more-attention-in-lab-greening-efforts Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:58:41 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team C&EN Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels C&EN Column Says Electricity Deserves More Attention in Lab Greening Efforts By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 20, 2026|Source: C&EN C&EN says electricity is an easy-to-overlook factor in green chemistry that affects both laboratory energy use and expenses. Key Facts The source is a Greening Chemistry column from C&EN. It focuses on electricity as... environmentalindustry-news https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/milk-of-magnesia-primer-magnesium-hydroxide-chemistry https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/milk-of-magnesia-primer-magnesium-hydroxide-chemistry Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:36:30 -0500 Andre Taki NIH / Dermatology TikTok's Milk-of-Magnesia Primer Is an Antacid on Your Face — the Magnesium Hydroxide Chemistry, Explained By Andre Taki|July 17, 2026|Source: NIH / MedlinePlus A viral beauty trend has people patting milk of magnesia across their T-zone as a makeup primer, chasing a matte, shine-free base that holds all day. The odd part: milk of magnesia is a... chemistry-explainedindustry-newsmagnesium-hydroxideviral-trend https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/brass-knuckle-smartskin-gloves-target-janitorial-and-light-chemical-handling https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/brass-knuckle-smartskin-gloves-target-janitorial-and-light-chemical-handling Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team ISHN Photo by Jimmy Nilsson Masth on Pexels Brass Knuckle SmartSkin gloves target janitorial and light chemical-handling tasks By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 17, 2026|Source: ISHN ISHN says Brass Knuckle’s SmartSkin line is built for jan/san work, combining liquid protection, abrasion resistance, and limited chemical resistance across three glove types. Key Facts Janitorial work carries a high risk of injury,... chemical-safetyindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-cites-fleetpride-after-fatal-corpus-christi-tanker-trailer-inspection https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/osha-cites-fleetpride-after-fatal-corpus-christi-tanker-trailer-inspection Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:50:05 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team OSHA Photo by Jan van der Wolf on Pexels OSHA Cites FleetPride After Fatal Corpus Christi Tanker Trailer Inspection By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 16, 2026|Source: OSHA OSHA cited FleetPride Inc. for 16 serious and three other-than-serious violations after a worker asphyxiated while inspecting a tanker trailer at its Corpus Christi facility. Key Facts OSHA opened the inspection on Jan.... industry-newsosharegulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/denios-to-showcase-spill-and-leak-response-products-at-nsc-booth-107 https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/denios-to-showcase-spill-and-leak-response-products-at-nsc-booth-107 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:50:03 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team ISHN Photo by Willians Huerta on Pexels DENIOS to Showcase Spill and Leak Response Products at NSC Booth 107 By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 15, 2026|Source: ISHN DENIOS will feature spill and leak response tools at NSC booth 107, including sorbents, spill kits, barriers, and mobile containment systems to help facilities contain liquids quickly. Key Facts DENIOS will feature spill... chemical-safetyindustry-newssafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-expands-rmp-inspections-as-chemical-facilities-face-tighter-safety-and https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-expands-rmp-inspections-as-chemical-facilities-face-tighter-safety-and Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team EP Online Photo by Tom Fisk on Pexels EPA Expands RMP Inspections as Chemical Facilities Face Tighter Safety and Documentation Scrutiny By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 14, 2026|Source: EP Online EPA is increasing inspections under the Clean Air Act’s Risk Management Program, pushing facilities to align process safety, EPCRA, and emergency-response records before inspectors arrive. Key Facts The report said... environmentalepaindustry-newsoshasafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/change-chemistry-and-umass-lowell-report-calls-for-incentives-to-expand-green https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/change-chemistry-and-umass-lowell-report-calls-for-incentives-to-expand-green Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team C&EN Photo by Mikhail Nilov on Pexels Change Chemistry and UMass Lowell report calls for incentives to expand green chemistry By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 13, 2026|Source: C&EN A new report from Change Chemistry and UMass Lowell says policy incentives are needed to grow both supply and demand for safer, sustainable chemicals. Key Facts A new report was issued by... environmentalindustry-newsregulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/fda-rejects-petition-to-set-pfas-limits-in-certain-foods-according-to-cen https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/fda-rejects-petition-to-set-pfas-limits-in-certain-foods-according-to-cen Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team C&EN Photo by 逐光 创梦 on Pexels FDA rejects petition to set PFAS limits in certain foods, according to C&EN policy roundup By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 12, 2026|Source: C&EN C&EN reports FDA rejected a petition seeking PFAS limits in certain foods. The move keeps the issue in a broader policy debate over food and chemical contamination. Key Facts C&EN... fdaindustry-newspfasregulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/interior-finalizes-revisions-to-type-a-natural-resource-damage-procedures https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/interior-finalizes-revisions-to-type-a-natural-resource-damage-procedures Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:50:05 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team Federal Register Photo by Craftsman Concrete Floors on Pexels Interior Finalizes Revisions to Type A Natural Resource Damage Procedures By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 11, 2026|Source: Federal Register The Interior Department finalized revisions to simplified Type A procedures for hazardous substance natural resource damage assessments, along with citation fixes and cleanup edits. Key Facts The final rule revises the simplified... industry-newsregulatorysafety https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-move-to-drop-iris-could-shift-chemical-risk-assessment-pathways https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-move-to-drop-iris-could-shift-chemical-risk-assessment-pathways Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team C&EN Photo by Govin MU on Pexels EPA Move to Drop IRIS Could Shift Chemical Risk Assessment Pathways By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 10, 2026|Source: C&EN EPA is dropping its Integrated Risk Information System, according to a leaked internal memo. The move has implications for how chemical risk assessments are developed and used. Key Facts The Environmental Protection Agency is... chemical-safetyepaindustry-newsregulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-hfc-phasedown-delay-could-tighten-refrigerant-supply-critics-say https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/epa-hfc-phasedown-delay-could-tighten-refrigerant-supply-critics-say Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team C&EN Photo by Dimas Rachmadan on Pexels EPA HFC Phasedown Delay Could Tighten Refrigerant Supply, Critics Say By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 9, 2026|Source: C&EN Critics say an EPA delay in the HFC phasedown could boost demand for current refrigerants while production keeps falling, potentially raising food-related costs. Key Facts The source says the EPA’s HFC phasedown delay could increase... epaindustry-newsmarket-trendsregulatory https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/eu-backed-supreme-project-targets-pfas-free-green-hydrogen-electrolysis https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news/eu-backed-supreme-project-targets-pfas-free-green-hydrogen-electrolysis Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:50:04 -0500 Alliance Chemical Editorial Team ScienceDaily Photo by Giant Asparagus on Pexels EU-backed SUPREME project targets PFAS-free green hydrogen electrolysis By Alliance Chemical Editorial Team|July 8, 2026|Source: ScienceDaily Scientists in the EU-backed SUPREME project are developing a PFAS-free electrolysis system to cut green hydrogen costs and reduce reliance on iridium. The work could affect ammonia, methanol, steel, and energy storage u… Key Facts The EU-funded... environmentalindustry-newspfasresearch 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