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17 October 2024Polyoxymethylene (POM): a versatile material for precision partsDerived from formaldehyde, polyoxymethylene, or POM, is a high-performance thermoplastic valued for its remarkable properties. It stands at the forefront of innovation in key sectors such as automotive, healthcare and medicine, electronics, office and domestic... -
26 June 2024New: Video on the groundbreaking discovery of interstellar formaldehyde and the birth of astrochemistryIn collaboration with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), we are thrilled to announce the release of a new video that delves into the history-altering discovery of interstellar formaldehyde in the 1960s. This finding was...
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7 December 2023Occupational safety and formaldehyde in Europe – a regulatory success storyThe question of occupational safety when formaldehyde is involved is a question of constant preoccupation in Europe. The European producers of formaldehyde gathered in the Cefic sector group, Formacare, would like to reinstate that the...
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14 November 2023Formacare reaction to ANSES opinion on formaldehydeANSES’ conclusions challenge EU’s formaldehyde risk assessment: Formacare responds, citing no new evidence Representing Europe’s formaldehyde industry, Formacare, a sector group of Cefic underlines the absence of new scientific evidence in ANSES’ report linking formaldehyde exposure...
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21 September 2023Formaldehyde’s role in wood construction and a cleaner futureFormaldehyde-based adhesives are key partners of the wood construction industry. In our new video, discover how it contributes to sustainability, durability, and the EU Green Deal’s climate neutrality goals for 2050.
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14 July 2023Formacare press release on the adoption of the restriction in products and vehiclesFormaldehyde producers support new EU emissions restrictions and call for clear guidelines to support its implementation Formacare, a sector group of Cefic, welcomes the EU’s recent adoption of a formaldehyde emissions restriction. Representing Europe’s formaldehyde industry,...
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17 April 2023Formacare releases its new video – Watch it! Formaldehyde finds wide usage in healthcare applications due to its versatile properties, and it serves a significant contribution to the medical industry. Learn more by watching our new video focusing on these applications.
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29 November 2022Inspired by its natural versatility, discover where formaldehyde found its way into commercial applicationsFormaldehyde is naturally found in all organic forms of life such as: – trees and plants – fruit and vegetables – animals and human beings If it occurs in nature, why do we need to produce it synthetically? Watch our...
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4 November 2022Tackling plastic waste through biodegradability: does the solution lie in formaldehyde?It is no secret that we are currently going through a serious...
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26 October 2022The European Commission’s draft legislative proposal for the restriction of formaldehyde balances safety and the Single Market.The European Commission published a revised draft proposal...
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21 September 2022Study reveals that the concept of TVOC may be misusedFormacare co-sponsored a scientific review by...
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31 May 2022Formacare press release on the restriction on formaldehyde and formaldehyde releasers in articlesFormacare calls for a restriction that ensures the highest...
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4 May 2022Tackling antimicrobial resistance with formaldehyde: A potential solution to treatment of urinary tract infectionsAntimicrobial resistance has been increasingly identified as a growing societal and global concern. The main cause is linked to the increased use of antibiotics. How can we balance the approach between these medical solutions versus...
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9 December 2021Formacare closes 2021 with the launch of a revamped newsletter2019 was the start of a new era, with the launch of the EU Green Deal. Since then the European Commission has followed suit by publishing its Circular Economy Action Plan and Climate Strategy. The...
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13 February 2020Formacare Voluntary Agreement :Results of the 2019 Campaign are now availableFormacare Voluntary Agreement :Results of the 2019 Campaign are now available : The first full results from the Formacare Voluntary Agreement ...
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21 October 2019The formaldehyde sector welcomes the progress in ensuring the best conditions for workersFormacare welcomes strong uptake of its voluntary agreement protecting workers ...
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21 May 2019Formacare Members sign a Voluntary Agreement to protect workersIn a unique partnership with trade unions, the formaldehyde sector moves to limit exposure to formaldehyde for 30,000 EU workers. On 16 May, Formacare’s General Assembly approved a Voluntary Agreement to implement occupational exposure limit (OEL)...
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29 March 2019Acquisition of INEOS Melamines & ParaformAcquisition of INEOS Melamines & Paraform sees Silverfleet Capital’s portfolio company Prefere Resins take a key step to becoming a leading global resin producer
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28 March 2019CMD 3: European Parliament plenary voted the third amendment to CMD, covering formaldehydeEuropean Parliament plenary just voted in favor of the report prepared by MEP Laura Agea regarding...
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10 March 2019Formaldehyde sources, formaldehyde concentrations and air exchange rates in European housings - a study by SalthammerA literature study was carried out with respect to...