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WEBINAR: How to boost your formula preservation with multifunctional solutions
Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by Seppic Recorded on March 31, 2026 The cosmetic industry faces a dual challenge: ensuring robust microbial preservation while meeting the surging consumer demand for “clean label” finished products. With traditional preservatives under … Continued
Plastics

WEBINAR: Where Color Meets Compliance — The New Standard for Medical-Grade Polymer Design in the Healthcare Market
Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by Americhem Recorded on April 07, 2026 As regulatory scrutiny increases and global supply requirements become more complex, color in medical devices and healthcare packaging is no longer just a branding decision-it is … Continued
Paints & Coatings

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Advancing Rheology Control: Overcoming Viscosity Drop in Tinted Water‑Based Coatings
Presented by Elementis April 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT Register now > Join our webinar to learn how to solve one of the most persistent challenges in water‑based coatings: viscosity loss after tinting dark and high‑strength colors. Formulating tinted … Continued
Household and Industrial Cleaners

WEBINAR: PurePaws: Advanced Cleaning Solutions for Pet Homes – Exploring Trends in the Pet Care Market
Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by Evonik Recorded on March 17, 2026 The pet care industry is undergoing rapid expansion, fueled by the growing number of pet owners and an increasing demand for innovative, eco-friendly, and targeted cleaning … Continued
Food, Beverage & Nutrition

WEBINAR: Navigating the EU BPA ban: Essential insights on plastic use in Industrial food contact applications
Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by Eastman Recorded on September 09, 2025 Join Eastman for an in-depth webinar exploring the latest EU BPA ban under Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 and its implications for components used in food production equipment. … Continued
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Personal Care & Cosmetics
Who Defines Clean Beauty Now? How Retailers and Coalitions Are Setting the New Standard
Since its inception, “clean beauty” was a marketing term — loosely defined, inconsistently applied, and almost entirely unregulated. Brands could … [Read More...]
Plastics
AI in Polymer Manufacturing – Part 1
By Andy Pye
There are many ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can revolutionize the polymer industry: Accelerating new … [Read More...]
Paint & Coatings
Formulating Silicate Paints for Modern Architectural Applications
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Household and Industrial Cleaners
Proactive Hygiene: A Formulator’s Guide to Stable Probiotic Cleaners
By Staff
This feature provides HI&I chemists with a complete roadmap for developing probiotic cleaners. We explore the transition from biocidal action to … [Read More...]
Food, Beverage & Nutrition
Beyond Stability: The Role of Emulsifiers in Food Texture Enhancement
By Staff
For a food formulator, an emulsifier is often first viewed as a peacemaker—a molecule designed to keep oil and water from separating. However, in … [Read More...]
Lubricants
Bio-Based Lubricants: Eco-Innovation Meets Industrial Performance
By Staff
Balancing sustainability, compliance, and performance in the lubricants and metalworking fluids market Sustainability is no longer optional—it’s … [Read More...]
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Who Defines Clean Beauty Now? How Retailers and Coalitions Are Setting the New Standard
Since its inception, “clean beauty” was a marketing term — loosely defined, inconsistently applied, and almost entirely unregulated. Brands could self-declare, consumers had little way to verify claims, and the word “clean” meant something different depending on who was using … Continued
The Serum Revolution: Key Formulation Trends for 2026
The cosmetic serum market is undergoing a radical transformation. As we move into 2026, the era of the “one-size-fits-all” active is fading, replaced by a sophisticated convergence of biotechnology, regenerative aesthetics, and neurocosmetics. For formulators, the challenge is no longer … Continued
Webinars
WEBINAR: Spec-Chem introduces the multi-potent and sustainable microalgae ferment by Silia
Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by SpecChem Industry Inc. Recorded on April 24, 2025 This webinar provides an introduction to microalgae fermentation and its potential applications in skincare. It will focus on SilCare™ Microalgae Ferment and explore how … Continued
WEBINAR: Unger’s Global Decarbonization Journey – Introducing UFARYL® EcoSmart Product Range
Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by UNGER Recorded on February 12, 2025 As Unger team, we are thrilled to invite you to our exclusive webinar, “Unger’s Global Decarbonization Journey – Introducing UFARYL® EcoSmart Product Range,” where we will … Continued