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The European Commission’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability (CSS) could fundamentally change the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation by extending the application of the generic approach to risk management to professional uses and new hazard classes. This extension of the generic approach to cover not only consumers but also professional workers, including those in the construction sector, will have a significant impact.

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced the appointment of two new directors to its board. 

Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced that it will host an Innovation Day on June 22, 2022. 

Arkema recently shared details regarding its second annual Coating Rendez-Vous digital event, which will be held June 21-22, 2022. 

The Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC) is seeking speakers for two short courses: Pressure Sensitive Adhesives (PSAs) and Caulks & Sealants. 

Markus Steilemann, Ph.D., will remain CEO of Covestro for a further five years.

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Mayzo recently announced that it has appointed Weihong Lang, Ph.D., to the position of director of technology. 

The Waterborne Symposium is seeking submissions from academia, government, and industry for presentations focusing on novel research results in all aspects of coatings. 

Brenntag recently announced that it has entered a partnership with Al-Azzaz Chemicals Co. via a 75/25 joint venture.