Abstract
Biocide actives can be hazardous for both human health and environment so their amount of usage is limited by particular regulations. Recently second revision of EC 1272/2008 GHS, also known as CLP regulation in European Union is announced. The usage limits of biocide actives which may cause allergic reactions, have been lowered with the revision in EUH 208 statement. Organik Kimya has different business units; which produce emulsion polymerization products for Pressure Sensitive Adhesives & Paper, Coating, Industrial Adhesive, Textile & Leather Performance, Life Sciences & Material, Construction solutions. EUH 208 regulation is more important for the paint producers. They are producing the consumer products with formulations which highly include polymer binder. Organik Kimya follows closely the new regulations regarding protection of human health and environment, and leads the studies for EUH 208 in Turkey. 5 different biocide packages and 17 different products are handled and according to customer requests, 2 products adequate for EUH 208 regulation and 3 MIT- free products have been commercialized in coating solutions.
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| Publication Date | January 7, 2016 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2015 Volume: 1 Issue: 2 (2) |