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LEADING JOURNAL FOR THE COATINGS INDUSTRY IN EUROPE AND THE MIDDLE EAST
VOL 212 – NO 4673 FEBRUARY 2022
Inside: Mergers & Acquisitions
Inside: Colour Forecasting
Protective perspective
Latest research and news from the world of protective coatings
SOUTH AFRICA • POWDER COATINGS • CFA PREVIEW • H&S • ARCHITECTURAL & DECORATIVE
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CONTENTS
VOL 212 No 4673 February 2022
US Viewpoint 37 Coatings For Africa Preview
A taste of what to expect at this year’s Coatings For Africa
10 Paints & Coatings 2022: Where to from here?
Michael Rezai, ChemQuest Group, reports on the current state Protective Coatings
of the chemical industry in the US and his predictions for the
paint and coatings sector for the coming year 39 Improving corrosion protection
Results of research into improving corrosion protection of
Mergers & Acquisitions acrylic waterborne coatings by doping with microencapsulated
corrosion inhibitors
16 A year of surprises and major rearrangements
Terry Knowles reviews company changes during the past year 45 Measuring self-healing performance
Researchers from Yonsei University in Korea investigate the self-
Architectural & Decorative Coatings healing performance of a microcapsule type protective coating
on cement mortar
20 Architectural coatings news
Axalta opens a new Colour Experience Room in Milan and 50 Protective coatings news
Interpon launches three new colour palettes An ecological, cellulose protective coating for bananas and
AGM’s graphene-enhanced anti-corrosion product range
21 Assessing pigments in waterborne latex paints
Artur Palasz, Spektrochem, discusses methods of assessing Health & Safety and Regulations
orange pigments in water-based architectural paints
51 Support for CEFIC’s green transition path
Company Profile FIPEC backs the European Chemical Industry Council’s detailed
study on the economic effects of the European Commission’s
27 How, what, where and why sustainable chemistry strategy
Oussama Ghandour, MD, at Tawazon talks to PPCJ about the
company, the challenges and trends it faces and doing business 52 RSC reveals UK’s paint stash!
today in the Middle East region UK’s unused paint totals more than 50M litres, posing
environmental issues says the Royal Society of Chemistry
Colour Forecasting
Colour Technology
30 Why it’s ‘Sunny side up’ for Europe
Montaha Hidefi discusses how the annual World Color Forecast 54 What to expect in 2022
is produced and reveals the path colours will take this year Jason Loehr, Datacolor, discusses the latest trends from digital
colour management systems to waste recycling software
Powder Coatings
32 Enhancing powder coating performance
Kevin Biller discusses the use of hard minerals to enhance Regular Features
powder coating performance 03 From the Editor
04 News
South Africa Focus 13 Business Matters
15 Powder Matters
35 Market report 56 Products
Paint sector looks to innovation as it fights off impact of COVID
COVER IMAGE CREDIT: www.akzonobel.com
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EDITORIAL REPORT
Looking backwards and forwards...
H
ello and welcome to issue number We also welcome Montaha Hidefi
4673 of PPCJ and the first one back to PPCJ with an article on the Color
of 2022! As always at this time of Marketing Groups’ annual World Color
year, we look back at what happened in Forecast, describing how it is produced
the industry over the past 12 months and and reveals the different colours paths
speculate, forecast and plan what the next different parts of the world will be taking.
12 may bring.
Apparently, it was the Greek n All eyes on South Africa
philosopher, Heraclitus of Ephesus
who said: “The only constant in life is Moving south eastwards from North
change”, which realistically to me, has America, our next point of focus in this
always seemed at the same time both issue is South Africa with a market report
a ‘blindingly obvious’ statement and and a preview of Coatings For Africa, which
somewhat reassuring. is due to take place in Johannesburg from
May 4-6.
n M&A review Following the civil unrest which
occurred in the country’s KwaZulu-Natal
Our annual review of Mergers & and Gauteng provinces from July 9 to 18,
Chris Malthouse Acquisitions describes 2021, to quote sparked by the imprisonment of former
Senior Editor, Coatings Group author, Terry Knowles, as: “A year of President Jacob Zuma for contempt of
christinemalthouse@dmgevents.com surprises and major rearrangements,” court, combined with the effects of the
suffice to say that the tables are certainly pandemic, the paint sector has had a
bigger than those of last February and difficult 12 months. However, according
include more than 60 transactions but are to a report by IndustryARC, rising
only approximately 50% of the number that construction is boosting demand and the
took place in 2017. Key takeaways from the sector is meeting the growing demand for
report include the fact “that private equity innovative and sustainable formulations.
participation seems to have gone through Nonetheless, SAPMA Chairman Sanjeev
the roof” and perhaps, unsurprisingly, Bhatt believes the country’s coatings sector
that most of the action in the distribution will not experience “significant business
sector has taken place in the USA and recovery” before Q2, 2022, as it continues
Asia Pacific. to battle the ongoing supply chain issues.
For more information about Coatings For
n View from across the pond Africa, visit www.coatingsforafrica.com
Meanwhile in April, all eyes in the world
Also looking backwards and forwards of coatings will be focused on Indianapolis
in this issue is Michael Resai, a Senior for the American Coatings Show and
Consultant at the ChemQuest Group in the Conference: a taste of what is to come
first of our US Viewpoint reports of the year. can be found on page 12 and a review by
Michael looks at the main factors affecting yours truly, is scheduled for the June issue
the chemical industry in general over the of PPCJ.
last year before moving on to the coatings All being well, it’s going to be a busy few
industry in more detail. months; now where did I put my passport...
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NEWS IN BRIEF PPG invests US$10M in automotive
Sipchem shares up 142% OEM coatings production in Germany
in 2021 as profits rose
Last year was a banner year PPG has announced that it technology to drive down-
for Saudi Arabia’s Sahara will invest more than US$10M stream sustainability, helping
International Petrochemical (€9M) to expand production of our customers meet their
Co, (Sipchem). Sipchem, automotive original equipment sustainability goals,” said
which is one of the leading manufacturer (OEM) coatings at Roald Johannsen, PPG Vice
companies in the Saudi its site in Weingarten, Germany. President, Automotive OEM
petrochemical sector, saw Expected to be complete in Q2, Coatings, Europe, Middle East
nearly a 142% leap in its 2022, PPG is constructing a and Africa. “Weingarten is a
share price. A record high 10,000ft2 addition to its existing particularly strategic site due
of SR47.4 (US$12.6) was facility with a capacity to basecoat production at its site to its proximity to several of our
achieved in late October. produce more than 5000t/yr of in Valladolid, Spain, and the key German OEM customers.
Heading into 2022, the waterborne basecoats. recently announced expansion “PPG has a long history of
petrochemical producer Waterborne technology of its clearcoat production in providing paints and coatings to
seems to be off to a good replaces the solvents found Erlenbach, Germany. These help automotive manufacturers
start as it gained 7.5% year in traditional basecoats with investments will help PPG lower protect and beautify vehicles,”
to date, to reach SR45.2 as distilled water, providing less its operational carbon footprint Johannsen said. “These
of January 17. odour and improved air quality in total by more than 1000t/yr of investments in capabilities to
in the work environment for CO2 equivalent. produce more sustainable
Inkmaker Shanghai both PPG and its customers. “This is an important products, together with our
partners with FFM Asia This project is part of a investment to strengthen focus on coatings for the next
Inkmaker Shanghai, the series of investments PPG our production capabilities generation of electric vehicles,
manufacturer of integrated is making in its automotive in Europe and to ensure will ensure that we continue to
dispensing systems in OEM coatings production in that we are leveraging our create value for our automotive
China for IM Group, has Europe, including expanding industry-leading waterborne customers in the future.”
partnered with Fast & Fluid
Management Asia (FFM
Asia), becoming its new Solvay to supply Avio with advanced composite
certified channel partner
for China, in an auspicious and adhesive materials for space exploration
start to 2022. The union— Solvay and Avio SpA have signed a long-term
that will see FFM Asia’s agreement for the supply of composite and
renowned POS (Point of adhesive materials to be used across a range
Sales) tinting solutions of programmes including the Vega space
business collaborate with programmes, the European Space Agency’s
Inkmaker’s leading expertise satellite launch vehicles designed to send
in the coating, paint and ink payloads into low Earth orbit (LEO).
industries – will be of mutual Solvay will supply Avio with ablative material,
benefit to both parties as RTM resins and adhesives. Solvay has a strong
L-R: Luigi Pellegrini & Sergio Colabucci (Avio),
they strengthen their foothold legacy in the space market and has long
Gerald Perrin, Giuliano Russo & Salvatore
in the Greater China market. been a leader in ablative materials for space De Nicola (Solvay)
applications, such as nozzles and exit cones.
IGM appoints Solindis as Solvay’s products have been used across many Avio has more than 50 years of history
distribution partner space launch programmes over the years, designing, developing, producing and integrating
IGM Resins has announced thanks to their ability to withstand the extremely space launchers for placing institutional,
the creation of Solindis, a high temperatures produced by the rocket governmental and commercial payloads in earth
new company which will motor exhaust. orbit through its Vega rocket family.
act as exclusive distributor
for IGM for a large group
of EMEA customers in the
Imerys expands distribution partnership with
energy curing market. Due
to the continuous growth of
WhitChem throughout the UK and Ireland
IGM’s business, under the Imerys, a world leader in mineral-based speciality The Imerys portfolio includes a wide range
umbrella of its ‘Go Grow solutions for industry, and WhitChem, an of minerals including talc, kaolin, ball clay,
Green’ strategy, it was time experienced distributor of specialist chemicals, ground calcium carbonate, precipitated calcium
for IGM to develop a strong minerals and polymers, have expanded their carbonate, diatomaceous earth, perlite, mica,
distribution model in EMEA distribution agreement. WhitChem will represent leucophyllite and wollastonite.
and Solindis, led by Ruud all of the Imerys Performance Minerals portfolio, “We very much look forward to further
Kuijsters and Frans de Wind, as Imerys’ preferred distributor across the UK developing our already successful partnership
will be the ideal partner to and Ireland for the coatings, adhesives, rubber with Imerys,” said Richard Longley, Sales
drive growth. and plastic markets. Director, WhitChem.
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BASF to expand European production for NEWS IN BRIEF
Hexamethylenediamine and Polyamide 6.6 New defence coatings
specification service
BASF has decided to build a new HMG Paints, a leading
hexamethylenediamine (HMD) plant in Chalampé, independent UK paint
France. The new plant is set to increase BASF’s manufacturer, has
annual HMD production capacity to 260,000t. announced a new coating
Production is expected to start in 2024. specification service for
Furthermore, BASF will expand its polyamide 6.6 the defence industry, that
production in Freiburg, Germany starting 2022. will allow engineers and
The investment was announced by specifiers to identify and
CEO Martin Brudermüller during a visit by select the perfect coating for
French President, Emmanuel Macron to the their requirements. Benefits
Chalampé site. include assistance to quickly
The planned investments will further expand in the market,” said Dr Ramkumar Dhruva, identify Def Stan and NSN
the polyamide 6.6 business that BASF acquired President of BASF’s Monomers division. codes against coatings
from Solvay in 2020. “With this new HMD HMD is a precursor used in the production requirements; service to
plant in Chalampé and the expansion of the of high-quality polyamide 6.6 plastics and develop a bespoke solution if
polymerisation in Freiburg, BASF ensures that coating raw materials. Among other things, these no Def Stan or NSN number
customers can be reliably supplied with HMD and products are used in the automotive industry as is relevant; codification
PA6.6, while also addressing increasing demand well as in the production of special fibres. of new NSN numbers;
and access to coatings
Greek adhesives and sealants manufactured in Britain
supported with market
producers form industry association leading technical support.
On December 8, 2021, representatives of the Sika Hellas, Kerakoll Hellas, Alchimica Building Brenntag expands deal
Greek adhesive and sealant industry came Chemicals, Ravago Hellas S A, Isomat S A with SI Group for EMEA
together to found the Hellenic Adhesives and Building Chemicals and Mortars, A Elliniadis S A, Brenntag, a market leader in
Sealant Cluster (HASC), under the umbrella of the Vertico, Elastotet S A and Bostik Hellas S A. chemicals and ingredients
Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries (HACI). Kristel Ons added: “On behalf of the FEICA distribution, has announced
The inaugural meeting focused on the legal Executive Board, I welcome the Greek members the renewal and expansion
formalities of the founding of the Association to our European adhesive and sealant forum of a distribution agreement
and the election of the first Administrative of National Associations. I’m looking forward with performance additives
Committee. Panos Scarlatos, General Director to a fruitful co-operation and strengthening a leader SI Group. Brenntag
of HACI, and Kristel Ons, Secretary General of sustainable future for our industry.” has already successfully
FEICA, congratulated the members on their new Panos Scarlatos on behalf of the Board of been distributing SI Group’s
association and offered continuing support to Directors of HACI expressed his thanks to FEICA plastics solutions products
the Cluster. for the support and added: “It is the right time for in Europe and Africa.
HASC currently has 12 members: H B Fuller adhesives and sealants producers to join FEICA Now, the contract is being
Greece SAIC, Henkel Hellas SA, Mapei Hellas, towards the Green Deal ambitious targets.” expanded to include the
chemical intermediates
Perstorp acquires GEO’s DMPA business and coatings resins of the
US-based company for the
Perstorp has acquired GEO’s “Our strategy is to be offering over the past 20-plus full Europe, Middle East and
Di-Methylolpropionic Acid the sustainable solutions years. The product enables a Africa region.
[DMPA®] business, further provider within our focus technology shift from solvent to
emphasising its commitment segments, of which resins and waterborne formulations within Wacker opens additional
as the sustainable speciality coatings is one. Additives for markets such as polyurethane laboratory in Moscow
solution provider within the waterborne resins and coatings dispersions, PUDs and Wacker has expanded
resins and coatings segment. technologies are a key area waterborne alkyds. its technical support for
This acquisition further for future growth, and we see GEO will continue to produce the construction industry
accentuates the company’s great potential in the market DMPA exclusively for Perstorp in with the opening of an
strategic presence in polyurethane for Bis-MPA™ together with Allentown, Pennsylvania. additional laboratory in
and alkyds dispersions – a vital the acquired DMPA®. This CPS Performance Materials, Moscow. It will focus on
step to becoming a speciality acquisition will both allow further the parent company of GEO, water-repellent silicone
leader in various waterborne development of our offering and is a diverse speciality chemical additives for cement and
coating markets. The acquisition enable long term investments company with businesses concrete, which, when
significantly bolsters Perstorp’s to safeguard future availability,” serving multiple end markets added to cementitious
position within the DMPA said Jan Secher, President and including pharmaceuticals, materials, provide improved
platform, allowing further CEO of Perstorp Group. nutrition, speciality coatings and protection against moisture,
investments into innovation and Bis-MPA has represented a dispersants used in a broad salts and unwanted
additional capacities over time. key building block in Perstorp’s range of applications. chemical reactions.
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NEWS IN BRIEF Archroma underpins presence in
Flint Group secures Switzerland with new HQ and ‘tech hub’
EcoVadis Silver rating
Flint Group, including Archroma has announced the “With our new HWD
all business units within relocation of its headquarters to corporate headquarters we
its Packaging and its Pratteln, just outside Basel and are joining a dynamic business
Commercial Publication & a customised R&D role for its hub,” commented Heike van
Web divisions, has achieved existing Reinach site. de Kerkhof, CEO at Archroma.
a Silver status from EcoVadis, Archroma’s new Haus der “We are excited to refocus our
the world’s largest provider of Wirtschaft (HWD) headquarters Reinach site as a true ‘tech hub’
business sustainability ratings. is located in a business hub that number of corporate services to provide innovative, sustainable
The company was considered hosts the Economic Chamber and teams. With the opening of solutions and services to our
to be in the top 21% of Baselland with other companies, the new HWD headquarters, the customers to help them increase
companies manufacturing as well as a fully serviced Reinach TechCenter, designed the value of their products.
paints, varnishes and similar conference and event centre. to accommodate laboratories Our science and technology
coatings, including printing The new offices have been and technical expert teams, will expertise, coupled with in depth
inks. It was rated in the designed to support a smooth return to its roots with a focus on market, customer and regulatory
top 9% in the Sustainable and efficient collaborative work the global R&D and application understanding, provide the
Procurement category, and visitor experience. development, supporting those platforms for the creation of safer,
as well as in the top 7% The move comes after a of the Archroma Competence more sustainable chemicals
for Ethics. decade of growth at Archroma’s Centers (CC) which are located and practices in the industries
TechCenter building in Reinach, in Switzerland: CC Textile we serve. With this latest
Longstanding award for also near Basel, which evolved Finishing; CC Textile Repellents; development we are strongly
Indestructible Paint from being a dedicated technical CC Paper Coloration; and CC reaffirming our deep commitment
The UK’s Indestructible centre to hosting a growing Paper Whiteness. to our Swiss roots and presence.”
Paint Ltd is delighted to
have been recognised by
the Birmingham Chamber Sun Chemical acquires SAPICI AkzoNobel named
of Commerce as the Sun Chemical has acquired adhesives to better serve this
winner of its prestigious SAPICI, a global leading base,” said Mehran Yazdani, Top Employer
Longstanding Member company in high-performance President, Global Packaging AkzoNobel has been rated as
Award. The presentation polyurethanes for coatings, and Advanced Materials, a European Top Employer by
was made by Steve Allen, flexible packaging, industrial Sun Chemical. “SAPICI’s the Top Employers Institute
Chair of the Birmingham adhesives and more. core competencies in the following the latest benchmark
Chamber to Indestructible With SAPICI, Sun Chemical manufacturing of ultra-low review. The company was
Paint’s Managing Director, reinforces its integrated supply monomer isocyanates- recognised in a total of eight
Brian Norton. strategy in the packaging based solutions will allow countries, with five repeat
market by adding capabilities Sun Chemical to further certifications (Brazil, China,
Arkema to double Asian to develop and produce address both current and the Netherlands, the UK and
photocure resins capacity unique polymers for the entire future trends in sustainability, the US) and three new titles
Arkema is to double its UV portfolio of inks, coatings and compliance, food contact, (France, Germany and Sweden).
curable resins production lamination adhesives. health and safety – reinforcing It means AkzoNobel is now
capacity at its Nansha plant The combined resources our commitment to classed as a European Top
in China. This expansion will and technologies of DIC/ responsible care.” Employer because five of the
support the fast-growing Sun Chemical and SAPICI “By joining forces with certified countries are in Europe.
demand in Asia for cutting- will provide a comprehensive industry leader Sun Chemical, “I’m very proud that
edge solutions in electronics, and unique polymer portfolio our team can utilise their vast our focus on employee
driven by 5G technology, for areas such as industrial resources for the next wave development, engagement
and in renewable energies. coatings, elastomers, industrial of innovation in coatings, and well-being is continuing
This investment, scheduled adhesives and sealants. adhesives, elastomers and to help our employees bring
to come on stream in the The acquisition of SAPICI sealants applications, ultimately their best selves to work every
second half of 2023, is fully will transform Sun Chemical improving the products our day – despite all the ongoing
aligned with the Group’s into an integrated player in customers rely upon daily,” said challenges,” said Joëlle Boxus,
strategy to develop its the lamination adhesives Cristian Furiosi, CEO, SAPICI. AkzoNobel’s Chief Human
Coating Solutions segment market, directly owning assets, “The extensive experience Resources Officer. “We’re
with high value-added technologies and resources to and product portfolio our making every effort to further
solutions and reinforce improve the product portfolio. organisation has in this market, improve our organisational
its downstream acrylics “Providing our customers combined with Sun Chemical health and ensure that
activities in Asia. It will with the most effective and DIC Corporation’s everyone feels included and
enable Arkema to grow solutions on the market is expertise and complementary listened to. Receiving eight
its high-performance and priority number one, and the products, provide an all- certifications – three of them for
solvent-free solutions acquisition of SAPICI enables encompassing solution to the first time – suggests we’re
portfolio for UV curing. innovation in lamination excite our customers.” definitely on the right track.”
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Heubach and SK Capital close NEWS IN BRIEF
acquisition of Clariant Pigments Perstorp increases TMP
production capacity
The Heubach Group, a leading For us, product excellence Perstorp, the world leader
global producer of pigments and and sustainability are core. in the production of
SK Capital Partners, a private We are well-positioned to Trimethylolpropane (TMP),
investment firm focused on the create significant value for has ramped up the capacity
speciality materials, chemicals our customers and business to meet growing demand
and pharmaceuticals sectors, partners across the many from the European market.
have completed the acquisition industries we serve.” Common TMP applications
of Clariant’s Global Colorants The Heubach Group include the use in saturated
Business. The combined Stefan Doboczky, the new CEO appointed Stefan Doboczky polyesters for coil coatings,
business will operate under of the Heubach Group as CEO, effective January 10, polyurethanes for coatings
the Heubach brand, creating a 2022. He joins the company and elastomers, acrylic
global pigment technology and manufacturing facilities across having most recently served acid esters for radiation
industry leader. Europe, the Americas, Asia and as CEO of Lenzing AG, a curing, esters for synthetic
The newly combined Africa, employing approximately global leader of cellulosic fibres lubricants, and for the
Heubach Group is a global 3000 people. The headquarters and biochemicals. Prior to surface treatment of
provider of comprehensive of the Heubach Group will be Lenzing, he was a member of pigments. The expansion
colour solutions, supplying established in Vienna, Austria. the Managing Board of Royal development takes place
a broad portfolio of organic, Johann Heubach of the DSM, the Dutch Life Science in Vercelli, Italy. Perstorp’s
inorganic and anti-corrosive Heubach Group, stated: “The and Material Science Group, own TMP production
pigments, pigment preparations, new Heubach is a world- where he spent almost two sites are located in
dyes, colourants and speciality class organisation with great decades in various general China, Sweden and the
materials. It operates from 19 talent, technology and assets. management roles. United States.
Sika expands A&S production in India Nouryon produces organic
peroxide at Tianjin site
Sika has announced it is On its three new production Vehicle manufacturers and Nouryon has started
opening a new technology lines, Sika mainly manufactures automotive suppliers in full-scale production
centre and manufacturing plant products for the transportation, particular have settled in Pune at its world-class and
for high-quality adhesives and construction and renewable and nearby in the state of innovative organic peroxide
sealants in Pune, a city in the energy sectors. Maharashtra. The new Sika greenfield site in Tianjin,
federal state of Maharashtra. Situated 100km south site at one of the region’s key China to support the
Developments at the new R&D east of the port of Mumbai, logistics hubs is ideally located increasing demand from
laboratories and the production Pune is one of India’s main in terms of transportation packaging, paints and
in the new plant are aimed at industrial centres. The city and infrastructure, ensuring coatings, and construction
meeting the rapidly growing its agglomeration represent rapid and reliable deliveries customers in the region.
demand in the Indian market. more than eight million people. to customers. The site consists of three
manufacturing facilities
Hempel announces new Executive Group and is equipped with the
latest technology for safety,
Management to lead new way of working energy efficiency and
environmental protection.
Hempel has announced a new and Chief People & Culture Nouryon product brands
Lars Petersson
Executive Group Management Officer and EVP, Pernille Fritz produced at the site include
to lead its growth journey to Vilhelmsen is at the helm of Trigonox and Perkadox
double Hempel by 2025. In a People & Culture. Strategy & organic peroxides as well
new company structure, the Transformation is also joining as Butanox methyl ethyl
organisation will be able to get the EGM, headed up by VP, ketone peroxide.
even closer to its customers. René Overgaard Jensen.
“My new leadership team The new Executive Group Zeppelin Systems GmbH
will lead a new way of working into key segments: Marine, led Management replaces the appoints new MD
at Hempel – we have organised by EVP, Alexander Enström; former matrix structure with a The Zeppelin Group has
our business in an even more Energy & Infrastructure, led two-tier leadership, including an appointed Dr Markus Vöge
customer-focused structure, by EVP, Michael Hansen; Executive Management Board as Managing Director of
which will unleash potential and and Decorative, led by EVP, and an Operational Management Zeppelin Systems GmbH
energy from the organisation to Joe Devitt. Board. The new way of working with effect from February
deliver on our Double Impact COO and EVP, Katarina gives Hempel a simpler 1, 2022. With a PhD in
strategy,” said Lars Petersson, Lindström, now heads up organisational structure, with engineering, he will also
Group President & CEO. Technology & Operations; clearer roles and responsibilities, take over the management
Hempel’s commercial CFO and EVP, Lars Dollerup enabling future growth and of the Plant Engineering
activities are now organised oversees Finance & Digital; closer alignment with customers. strategic business unit.
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DIARY EU round-up: EFSA
March 17-19, 2022
cracks down on BPA
Paintistanbul & Turkcoat The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has • ECHA has updated its toxicity testing guidance for
Istanbul Expo Center, Turkey declared it will impose an effective European Union chemical manufacturers, including those within the
www.turkcoat-paintistanbul.com (EU) ban on using bisphenol A (BPA) to make food paint and coating industry. The new advice helps
contact materials coatings. It is consulting on plans companies ensure reliable results while avoiding
March 29-31, 2022 to reduce a tolerable daily intake by consumers of repeated animal tests. “Toxicity tests should be
Eurocoat 2022 BPA to almost zero – 0.04 nanograms per kilogram done at an appropriately high dose level, in line with
Paris Expo, France of body weight per day. This follows scientific the corresponding OECD test guideline,” said an
www.eurocoat-expo.com studies from 2013-18 indicating BPA can harm ECHA note. https://echa.europa.eu/-/new-advice-
the immune system, increasing ‘T-helper’ white for-determining-dose-levels-in-toxicity-testing
April 05-07, 2022 blood cells which when raised can promote allergic • EU exporters have reported an 8% increase
American Coatings Show lung inflammation. https://www.efsa.europa.eu/ during 2020 of exports of chemicals that are
ICC, Indianapolis, USA en/news/bisphenol-efsa-draft-opinion-proposes- banned or restricted in the EU, because of
www.american-coatings-show.com owering-tolerable-daily-intake environmental health concerns. There has been
• This comes as the EU agency is developing a a 47% increase in exports of solvent ingredient
April 26-29, 2022 new assessment system for considering the risks ethylene dichloride (1,2-dichloroethane) in
PaintExpo posed by plasticisers, notably phthalates, used 2020, for instance. https://echa.europa.eu/
Karlsruhe, Germany in food contact materials and how potentially documents/10162/1244645/pic_article_10-2020_
www.paintexpo.de unhealthy substances can be replaced by en.pdf/7a756e7e-af68-250d-6cad-
alternatives. https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/ 41769a1fcf37?t=1639388055700
May 04-06, 2022 phthalates-draft-opinion-and-exposure-protocol- • ECHA’s Enforcement Forum have found that
Coatings For Africa open-public-consultation chemicals sold online often breach at least one
Sandton Convention Centre • The European Commission has cleared requirement under EU chemicals legislation.
Johannesburg, South Africa a wood preservative biocidal product Inspections of nearly 6000 chemical-containing
www.coatingsforafrica.com Teknol Aqua 1411-01 as being safe for the products have found that 78% were in some
environment, despite containing low levels way non-compliant with chemical control
May 26-28, 2022 of the chemicals ctamethylcyclotetrasiloxane system REACH as well as the EU’s classification,
PAINTINDIA 2022 (D4), decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) and labelling and packaging (CLP) and the biocidal
Bombay Exhibition Centre, India dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane (D6), which products (BPR) regulations. https://echa.europa.
www.paintindia.in has raised some concern among scientists. eu/documents/10162/17088/project_report_
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/ ref-8_en.pdf/ccf2c453-da0e-c185-908e-
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positions in Dow Chemical, has more than 25 years of
Valspar and Sherwin Williams. experience in operational
June 14-16, 2022
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DWTC, Dubai, UAE to China/Asia-Pacific markets in interim management.
www.middleeastcoatingsshow.com along with his extensive
skills synergise perfectly with New CTO at Arkema
June 21-23, 2022 ChemQuest’s expanding Effective from January 1,
ABRAFATI 2022 global influence and laboratory 2022, Armand Ajdari joined
São Paulo Expo, Brazil capabilities through both Arkema as Chief Technology
www.abrafatishow.com.br ChemQuest Technical Institute Officer. Reporting to Thierry
and ChemQuest Powder Le Hénaff, Chairman and
July 12-14, 2022 ChemQuest Group appoints Coating Research. CEO, he is also a member
ETCC new Vice President of the Group management
Krakow, Poland The ChemQuest Group has Change of CFO at Arxada committee. Since 2017, he
www.ettc2022.org announced the addition of Arxada has announced that Ib has been Executive Vice
Dr Robert G. Duan as a Vice Jensen, Chief Financial Officer President R&D of the Saint-
September 14-16, 2022 President. Dr Duan joins (CFO), has left the Company as Gobain group.
Asia Pacific Coatings Show ChemQuest with more than of January 31 to pursue another
Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention 25 years of experience, both opportunity. His successor is
Center, Jakarta, Indonesia domestically and internationally, expected to join the Company
www.asiapacificcoatingsshow.com across coatings, polymers, in April this year and will be
research & development, M&A, announced in due course.
December 05-07, 2022 technology management, and Jan Kantowsky will serve as
The Coatings Summit 2022 manufacturing efficiency. He interim CFO until the permanent
Miami, FL, USA
has held senior R&D leadership successor is in place. Jan
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Michael Rezai, a Senior Consultant at the ChemQuest Group,
reports on the current state of the chemical industry in the US and his
predictions for the paint and coatings sector for the coming year
Paints & coatings 2022:
Where to from here?
A
lmost every product we use on the US is expected to grow slightly yr- • Many are expecting only a moderate
a daily basis is influenced by the on-yr, driven by COVID vaccine tailwinds, restraint from Omicron, largely due to
chemical industry. It’s no secret pent-up demand and fiscal spending. some new restrictions on travel and
that COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the Also, consumer-related manufacturing, some increase in consumer anxiety.
chemical industry. Chemical demand factory parts/machines and energy related • Economic activity will come from
was shattered throughout end markets. spending should also be strong in 2022. elevated household savings, low interest
Global supply networks were disrupted. rates and a sturdy housing market.
Chemical company stock prices took n US ECONOMY • The US infrastructure plan should add
enormous losses. And the competitive 0.1% of GDP and the “Build Back Better”
order of chemicals producers shifted The US economy still has (at least) another plan could add another 0.6% of GDP.
almost immediately. pair of challenges in 2022 before returning • Business spending is on the rise, with
Global supply disruptions, rolling to a full bill of health – the Omicron variant, non-residential investment surpassing
COVID-19 restrictions, the February 2021 and the inflation pressures arising from pre-pandemic levels.
deep freeze in the United States along with both supply challenges and exploding • The unemployment rate is projected
Hurricane Ida in August, as well as container global demand. However, fundamentally, to fall further from 4.2% in November
shortages and logistics constraints causing many still hold an upbeat view that the to pre-pandemic levels of 3.5% by
extended lead times, have resulted in basic US economy will stay strong in the face of late 2022.
commodity shortages all the way down these challenges, and we look for above-
the supply chain to finished goods. The trend growth again in the coming year, with n US CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
chemical industry has been shaken to lingering strength even out into 2023.
its core. Some encouraging indicators to note: The chemical industry is recovering as
In November, US industrial production • US real GDP will likely rebound at a manufacturing activity resumes and
held steady on the month at +5.3% yr-on-yr. strong pace at the end of 2021 and a
Looking ahead, industrial production in solid 3.5% growth in 2022 is expected.
Industrial production growth for the US and
China is stable. Source: BMO Capital Markets,
Trading Economics
Global Industrial Production Forecast
Demand impact across chemicals end-markets. Source: Strategy&, WEF (Annual). Source: Bloomberg
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stockpiles are rebuilt on the backs of continuously been the caveat to otherwise low mortgage rates and remote work and
a strengthening US economy, and it excellent sales growth for speciality learning led to a geographic dispersion
is positioned to accelerate as strong coatings makers during 2021. Normalising of households.
consumer demand and restocking customer behaviour and supply chain
drive growth. This is reflected in stabilisation during 2022 should result in
production volume: significant sales tailwinds when inventory
replenishment and investment in these end
% Change in production volume markets restart.
Industry segment 2020 2021 2022 2023 Light vehicles are an important market
for chemistry, with more than US$3200 in
Total chemicals (3.5) 1.4 4.3 2.1
(excl. chemistry per vehicle. In 2020, global car
pharmaceuticals) production fell, with supply chain lockdowns
Basic chemicals 0.5 1.8 5.1 2.6
leading to order cancellations and, once
production began, a halt in assembly due US housing starts expected ~7% higher yr-
Speciality (15.0) 2.6 4.1 1.6 on-yr in 2022 and ~30% above pre-pandemic
to semiconductor manufacturers’ inability to
chemicals 2019. Source: Evercore, Federal Reserve
satisfy demand.
Plastic resins 5.6 0.4 6.0 3.0
Source: ACC The US housing market is expected to
continue to be robust in 2022, driven by
Furthermore, by 2025, chemical sector strong underlying fundamentals that include
capital spending in the US is predicted to favourable 30-year fixed mortgage rates in
reach US$37.3bn, about three times what the ~3% range, improving housing starts
it was at the start of the last cycle in 2010. and existing home sales, and low housing
Investment for bulk petrochemical and inventory in the US.
organic intermediates, along with that for It’s also worth noting the effects of
plastic resins, will dominate. the country’s two largest demographics:
Global SAAR expected to grow. baby boomers (72M people) who are
Source: Evercore, Bloomberg ageing in place and boosting renovation
spending, and millennials (73M people),
Vehicle sales in the US, which were who are starting families and driving
17.0M in 2019, increased to 15.3M in 2021, demand for entry-level houses. Demand for
up from 14.5M in 2020 and are forecast homeownership is likely to remain robust as
to reach 16.0M in 2022. Pent-up demand, the huge millennial generation continues to
return to work, pre-COVID commuting and move through the prime ages for forming
favourable borrowing rates too benefit auto households and buying homes. Having
sales. Auto refinish should also continue said that, housing inventory is low, and
Chemical industry capital spending.
to steadily improve towards pre-COVID supply chain challenges are limiting the
Chemical industry capital spending
likely fell by 14% in 2020 where capacity levels. Although new COVID variants and amount of inventory that can be brought
utilisation fell to 78% and will experience a reversal of reopening trends have the onto the market, therefore low inventory
only a modest 4.8% gain in 2021. Growth potential to be significant headwind to the levels may serve to be a key barrier to
will remain moderate in subsequent years refinish end market. housing development in 2022, though the
but could pick up afterward if the business Various mobility measures that are subsiding pandemic and resumption of
environment proves supportive. tracked continue to trend toward full more normal activity should encourage
Source: American Chemistry Council
recovery: US vehicle miles travelled during more owners to put their homes on the
The new capacity started up recently the summer months came in just a few market. An expanded supply of for-sale
and is slated to come online in the years percentage points below pre-pandemic homes would help to slow the meteoric
ahead puts the US in a top competitive 2019 levels, and a near complete recovery rise in house prices, but new construction
position for the foreseeable future. More is expected during 2022. also has to pick up substantially to keep
than half of the investments announced homeownership relatively affordable.
since 2010 have been completed or The repaint and remodel end market is
currently are under construction. As the predicted to be strong in 2022, primarily
global economy expands and key-end use driven by:
markets strengthen, we expect growth • An ageing housing stock: the median
in basic chemicals as well as most other age of a home in the US is ~40
chemical segments through 2025. years old.
• Change in US home values; home
n RECENT END MARKET price appreciation gives homeowners
HEADWINDS ARE POISED confidence to remodel, even more so in
TO BECOME TAILWINDS a favourable interest rate environment.
US vehicle miles travelled have nearly
• Strong macro fundamentals.
recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
The coatings industry has also experienced Source: Evercore, Bloomberg Unique to the industry, Sherwin Williams,
a structural face-change. Sluggish recovery and other coatings manufacturers with
from end markets that were significantly Housing/Construction is also a large direct exposure to consumer (contractor/
hit by pandemic limitations and those consumer of chemistry. Housing starts PRO/DIY) are well positioned to take
limited by supply chain interruptions has rose during the pandemic as historically advantage of the favourable housing trends
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in 2022. With a controlled distribution This year, the American Coatings Show & Conference is returning
model, the (company-owned) paint stores to Indianapolis, from April 5-7. Here are some highlights of what
allow better control of pricing and inventory. visitors can expect to see at the Indiana Convention Center
Also, the stores offer higher customer focus
ACS returns to
through real-time feedback and direct
relationship with end users.
Indianapolis
n DIY ACTIVITY
The pandemic was a boon for the
remodelling industry by forcing a variety
R
of housing and lifestyle changes that egistration is now open for the
encourage improvement spending. Many American Coatings Show and
owners found themselves unexpectedly in Conference 2022 (ACS/ACC),
need of greater space to work from home, which will be held April 5-7 at the Indiana
assist their children with remote learning Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
and maintain social distance. Others For the first time, the ACS will run
welcomed aged parents, adult children, or simultaneously with the ACC, offering show
caretakers into their homes, whether on and conference attendees more networking
purpose or by accident. and business opportunities. Speakers from major players within
However, this momentum has slowed, “We look forward to re-engaging with the coatings industry include: allnex;
and consumer DIY activity has reverted, the industry after such a long hiatus. The Evonik; BYK; Arkema; Eastman; BASF;
pointing to a slowdown relative to the 2022 show and conference will build on The Chemours Company; Huntsman;
initial uptick in the housing market, but the event’s established reputation as a Michelman; Dow Chemical Company;
still well above pre-pandemic levels of high-level learning experience and platform the impressive list of companies goes on.
remodelling activity. for showcasing industry products. By giving Other highlights include the poster session,
For the US Coatings industry, underlying conference attendees more opportunities the Pre-Conference Tutorials, which are
demand looks to have remained quite to spend time at the exhibition, we designed to quickly bring newcomers up to
healthy, and supportive of solid growth are offering them a more integrated speed on current technology and refresh
through 2022. Residential leads are experience. In that same vein, exhibitors what experts already know and the plenary
comping positive yr-on-yr in Nov/Dec for will have more of an opportunity to interact session, where the prestigious American
pro painters, extending project backlogs with this segment of the audience than Coatings Award will be presented for the
that look up 8% yr-on-yr to close 2021 before,” said Cheryl Matthews, VP of most outstanding technical presentation at
(Source: Cleveland Research). We also Events and Expositions for the American the conference.
see a constructive outlook for commercial Coatings Association. ACS 2022 attendees can look forward
jobs despite the recent COVID-variant to the same educational, business and
challenges. Commercial leads are up n COMPREHENSIVE CONFERENCE social opportunities from years past,
double digit over the last three months such as Product Presentations, exhibitor
and job growth is expected to rise 10% Featuring more than 90 technical demonstrations, the Career Center and
in 2022, driven specifically by strength presentations, an extended Poster the Fun Run. The third ACS Fun Run takes
in the healthcare, retail, government and Session and 10 pre-conference tutorials, place on Wednesday, April 6 at 7.15am on
warehouse verticals. Industrial segments the ACC attracts more than 1000 the start line and gives runners and walkers
expect 10% increase in 2022 over 2021, industry professionals seeking to expand the chance to enjoy a 5K route featuring
where industrial order backlogs are nearly their knowledge of the latest trends some of Indianapolis’ most picturesque
30% higher. Overall, Pro paint demand and research results from academia, sights, including the city’s famous Central
looks solid into 2022. government and industry. Canal and the River Promenade at White
PPCJ Kicking off the conference is keynote River State Park. Proceeds from the
speaker Chris Killian, PhD, Senior Vice race support student participation in
President and Chief Technology Officer future AC Conferences. You can register
at Eastman, who will deliver the keynote either online beforehand or on-site at the
address entitled, “The Role of Innovation registration counter.
in the Coatings Industry When Every Color For the first time in 2022 the ACS will
Must be Green.” also feature a Powder Coatings Pavilion.
For more information, please visit:
www.american-coatings-show.com
Author: Michael Rezai currently serves as
a Senior Consultant at The ChemQuest
Group and has been with the firm since
2016. He has extensive experience covering
the global speciality chemicals market and
specifically M&A activity within the chemical
industry. Before ChemQuest, Michael was a
Purchasing Manager at Valeo SA, a tier 1 auto
part supplier.
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In his first column this year, Terry Knowles turns his attention
to biocides, antimicrobial coatings and powders
Keeping it clean
A
new broom sweeps clean, as the view to targeting new developments is is attributed to the product’s ability
old saying goes, and as 2022 expected to continue. to modify the surface of a material by
sweeps in I’m starting off my • Developed economies with stricter bringing physical, chemical, or biological
columns with a clean theme as this one legislation and environmental characteristics different from the ones
offers up material on biocides and anti- regulations in the USA and the EU are originally found on the surface of a material.
microbial coatings. A fresh title on biocides expected to offer lucrative opportunities Such modifications are usually made to
is especially relevant as the biocides for eco-friendly and bio-based goods. solid materials, but it is possible to find
segment of the chemical industry has just examples of the modification to the surface
seen some major rearrangements in the of specific liquids. The modification can
form of Lanxess/IFF and Troy/Arxada, as be made by different methods with a view
referenced in my annual M&A review this of altering a wide range of characteristics
month. It’s also a time of great opportunity of the surface, such as roughness,
for industry since biocides are coming hydrophilicity, surface charge, surface
under increased scrutiny, while at the same energy and biocompatibility.
time possibilities in sustainably-produced As a result of the global COVID-19
biocides may beckon. pandemic, the demand for various
According to the headline findings of a pharmaceutical products, disinfectants,
new study from Polaris Market Research and sanitisers has increased. This, in turn,
entitled Biocides Market Size & Share, is driving the demand for anti-microbial
Global Industry Report 2021-2028, the coatings in medical device applications. In
global biocides market was valued at fact, medical device demand is expected
some US$11.13bn in 2020 and should Global biocide market by region, 2020 (%). to grow faster than the sanitary facilities &
grow at a CAGR of 3.8% up until 2028, Source: Polaris Market Research kitchen and air conditioning & ventilation
when it should be valued at approximately systems application segments. As seen
US$14.81bn. Continuous investments n ANTI-MICROBIAL COATINGS from the chart, medical devices account
in R&D, the production of synergistic for the largest part of the market at 44%,
chemistries for product diversification, The global anti-microbial coatings market with these two other categories taking
improved efficiency, innovation, and size was valued at US$8.1bn in 2020 15% each, so that between all of them
application extension contribute to the and should grow at a CAGR of 13.1% they account for nearly three-quarters of
market’s growth. from 2021 to 2028. Growing concerns all use, globally.
• Paints and coatings dominate the regarding cleanliness in various industries
market for biocides because of their have generated rising product demand,
vulnerability to airborne and waterborne prompting further rapid development
microbial pollutants, as well their of the global market. These are the
proximity to mass processing and top-level findings and forecasts from a
storage systems. new study from Grand View Research
• Asia Pacific is the most prominent entitled Antimicrobial Coatings Market
region for the biocides sector globally Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report
(with 37% of consumption as gleaned By Product (Surface Modifications &
from the chart), but in this region the Coatings, Antimicrobial Powder Coatings),
emphasis is placed on water treatment By Application (Construction, Medical
as opposed to paint and coatings use. Devices), and Segment Forecasts, 2021
• New regulations and new product – 2028. Global antimicrobial coating market by
development will be among the key The surface modifications and coatings application, 2020 (%).
Source: Grand View Research
drivers for the biocides segment. To product segment leads the global market
this end, the trend towards industry and accounts for more than 53% share Rising concerns regarding the growing
acquisitions and partnerships with a of the global revenue. This high share cases of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)
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are also an important factor boosting growing number of consumer goods growth over the forecast period.
the overall industry growth. Furthermore, companies in India, China and Singapore Growing automobile production in
doctors prefer using anti-microbial coatings looks like it will fuel market development in the USA, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil,
over disinfectants and powerful cleaning the near future. South Africa, Indonesia and China
agents as these products help in curbing A rise in automobile production and a should drive demand for automotive
the spread of germs. surge in demand for medical devices will accessories. In addition, growth in
The formation of biofilm on orthopaedic drive market growth in developing nations demand for automobiles in all of these
implant surfaces is one of the major including India, China, Brazil and Mexico countries, along with Malaysia, will aid
problems for patient prognosis and over the forecast period. Further still, high further growth.
increases the overall cost associated with product uptake in the furniture sector on • Asia Pacific was the largest market in
patient treatment. The use of surface account of their excellent performance, 2020 and accounted for 39% of global
modifications in this area can help in low operational costs, colour availability powder coatings sales. The positive
delivering anti-microbial benefits to the and customisation potential (such as anti- outlook for the construction industries
implant devices. Owing to a unique corrosion and anti-bacterial functions), will of India, China, South Korea, Japan,
array of properties, such as surface stimulate market growth. Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia is
adhesion prevention, anti-microbial- • Polyester resins accounted for 28% of expected to promote the usage of
eluting, bactericidal and osseointegration the volume share in 2020 on account powder coatings.
promotion, the surface modifications and of the beneficial properties of polyester, • Favourable government regulations
coatings segment is expected to account such as quick drying, chemical with an objective to generate
for the maximum revenue share by 2028. resistance, temperature resistance, investments from FDI and public-
Anti-microbial powder coatings can be abrasion resistance and surface private partnerships will fuel market
categorised into silver, copper and others. protection. A surge in product demand development over the forecast period.
Silver boasts the greatest consumption in applications including door handles, Europe was the second-largest market,
among all these products. Inorganic silver radiator grills, wheel rims, bumpers, in terms of volume, in 2020. Surging
anti-microbial coating systems based on bicycles and metallic structural automobile production in Germany,
silver salts, colloidal silver, silver zeolite components will propel the segment’s Hungary, Romania, Austria and the UK
or ion exchange resins, complex glasses growth over the forecast period. looks set to drive the product demand.
containing metal ions, and nanosilver • Epoxy-polyester (hybrid) resin types However, the market may witness sluggish
have all demonstrated high demand in the should witness the fastest CAGR over growth on the grounds of maturity and
healthcare industry. the forecast period on account of reduced consumer spending in the EU.
their properties, such as toughness, The global market is fragmented as the
n TAKING THE POWDERS! flexibility, weatherability and low cost top industry players collectively accounted
as compared to other coatings. These for 40% of the overall share.
That leads me to introduce information products are mainly used for interior Fluctuating prices and raw material
on a separate report covering powder applications such as furniture coatings. shortages are potential threats to market
coatings from the same company, which • The consumer goods application growth, as they result in higher production
is Powder Coatings Market Size, Share segment led the global market in costs, thereby undermining profit.
& Trends Analysis Report By Resin 2020, accounting for 24% of the overall PPCJ
(Polyester, Epoxy-polyester), By Application volume share. The segment is expected
(Consumer Goods, Automotive), By Region to witness significant growth over the Author: Dr Terry Knowles holds two
(APAC, Europe), and Segment Forecasts, forecast period. degrees in Chemistry from the University of
2021 – 2028. • Growing purchasing power, higher Surrey in England. He has worked as a writer
The global powder coatings market size standards of living and rapid and editor for the paint and raw material
was valued at US$11.9bn in 2020 and is urbanisation are expected to drive sectors for more than 25 years. Terry has
expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.2%. the consumer goods sector. Rising been the author of many reports for the
The emerging economies of the Asia Pacific demand for domestic appliances in paints and coatings sector and continues
and MEA regions have witnessed strong Asia will boost the product demand in to be a regular freelance contributor to a
growth in non-residential sectors including the coming years. number of coatings journals. He can be
consumer goods, IT, telecoms and retail • The automotive application segment contacted at paintwriter@gmail.com
resulting in their rising consumption. The is expected to witness the fastest
ECHA adds four more hazardous chemicals to Candidate List
As of January 17, 2022, ECHA has added covering any of the individual isomers and/ Importers and producers of articles have
four hazardous chemicals to its Candidate or combinations thereof (4-MBC)) is used to notify ECHA if their article contains a
List of substances of very high concern. in cosmetics and has been added as it has Candidate List substance within six months
Two have been included because hormone-disrupting properties in humans. from the date it has been included in the list.
they negatively affect fertility. These are: The fourth S-(tricyclo(5.2.1.02,6)deca- Suppliers of substances on the Candidate
6,6’-di-tert-butyl-2,2’-methylenedi-p- 3-en-8(or 9)-yl O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or List (supplied either on their own or in
cresol, which is used in adhesives, inks, 2-ethylhexyl) O-(isopropyl or isobutyl or mixtures) have to provide their customers
fuels, rubbers and lubricants; and tris(2- 2-ethylhexyl) phosphorodithioate) is used with a safety data sheet. The Candidate
methoxyethoxy)vinylsilane, which is used in lubricants and greases and has been List of substances of very high concern
in sealants, plastics and rubbers. The added as it is persistent, bioaccumulative now has 223 entries – some of these cover
third ((±)-1,7,7-trimethyl-3-[(4-methylphenyl) and toxic, and therefore harmful for groups of chemicals so the overall number
methylene]bicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-one the environment. of impacted chemicals is higher.
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