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George Roger Fuchs Obituary
George R. Fuchs, 72, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 20, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA, George lived a life defined by integrity, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to the people he loved.
Call for Technical Papers: 2026 Lawter Lecture Series
NAPIM is accepting papers for its Lawter Lecture Series to be held during its Annual Convention and Technical Conference. Submissions are open for topics related to chemistry, formulation, manufacturing, or other technical aspects of the printing ink business; all papers must be original and of scientific value.
In Memory of George Fuchs
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our colleague and friend, George Fuchs, NAPIM’s Director of Regulatory Affairs and Technology.
George was a respected leader within the printing ink industry and a dedicated advocate for NAPIM members. Through his expertise, leadership, and commitment to the industry, he made a lasting impact on our association and the many professionals who had the privilege of working with him.
HazCom/GHS – Substantially Similar Mixtures
HazCom2012(GHS) provides the capability to utilize one Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for a range of ink formulations. OSHA Brief – Hazard Communication Standard: Safety Data Sheetsexcerpt …The concentration (exact percentages) of
HazCom/GHS – Electronic SDS
The manufacturer must ensure that the downstream user has agreed to this type of information access, (“opt-in”). The manufacturer cannot require the downstream user to purchase new technology in order
Printing Inks Containing Carbon Black
Carbon Black Background In April of 1996 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Vol 96-3 classified carbon black as Group 2b possibly carcinogenic to humans The evidence of carcinogenicity leading to this