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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Speed to Prototype: High Throughput for Sulfate-Free Shampoos and Cleansers
Presented by Stepan June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT Register now > Formulating sulfate-free systems often starts with the same challenge. Where do you begin when viscosity and clarity are the primary targets and salt curves alone are not … Continued
Plastics

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Where Performance Meets Possibility: Advanced Engineering Thermoplastic Solutions for Electrical & Electronics
Presented by Nexeo Plastics and SABIC May 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CDT Register now > Electrical & Electronics (E&E) applications are evolving rapidly, bringing tighter requirements for fire safety, electrical reliability, thermal stability, and long-term durability. Engineers must meet these … Continued
Paints & Coatings

WEBINAR: Advancing Rheology Control: Overcoming Viscosity Drop in Tinted Water‑Based Coatings
Be notified of upcoming webinars > Presented by Elementis Recorded on April 29, 2026 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 … 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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Plastics
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Paint & Coatings
Coil Coating – You’ve Come a Long Way
By Wally Kesler
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Household and Industrial Cleaners
Proactive Hygiene: A Formulator’s Guide to Stable Probiotic Cleaners
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Food, Beverage & Nutrition
Beyond Stability: The Role of Emulsifiers in Food Texture Enhancement
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Lubricants
How PFAS Regulations Will Redefine the Lubricants and Metalworking Industry
By Staff
The lubricants and metalworking fluid (MWF) industry is on the cusp of a tectonic shift. For decades, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), a … [Read More...]
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Coil Coating – You’ve Come a Long Way
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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
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