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 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:51:46 -0500 https://alliancechemical.com/cdn/shop/files/alliance-chemical-logo.png https://alliancechemical.com/blogs/news 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. 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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. 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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. 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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... 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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. 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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