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New Galvanized Reinforcing Steel (Rebar) Website, Brochure, & Technical Center Launched
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Corrosion damage to reinforced concrete structures costs an estimated $20 billion annually in the U.S. alone and this figure is expected to grow by $500 million each year as existing infrastructure ...
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Zinc Coalition Stops California Legislation
Thanks to the effort of the Zinc Coalition, primarily directed by Eric Van Genderen of the International Zinc Association, proposed legislation in the California Senate has been
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Federal EPA to Consider Biotic Ligand Model for Zinc
The federal EPA, International Zinc Institute, the Nickel Institute, and U.S. Geological Service are funding a $700,000 study of the applicability of the biotic ligand model (BLM) for zinc next year. The BLM is a tool...
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Cost of Paint/Painting to Rise
Changes to the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) will increase paint manufacturing costs and call for additional training of painting contractors. In addition, stricter disposal and certification will be required. Accordi...
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