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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Elevate the Everyday Shower: Formulate for the Trends that Matter
Presented by Stepan October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT Register now > As consumers expand their routines beyond traditional body wash, formulators have an opportunity to create complete shower experiences through textures, formats and sensorial cues that transform everyday … Continued
Plastics

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Beyond the Base Resin: Engineering Performance with Functional Additives
Presented by Americhem September 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. EDT Register now > Material performance is engineered beyond the base resin. Functionality built into a formulation often determines whether a product processes consistently and performs reliably in service. As manufacturers … 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

UPCOMING WEBINAR: AOS in Home Care Products: An Oldie but Goodie
Presented by Pilot Chemical September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT Register now > As regulatory scrutiny of 1,4-dioxane continues to reshape surfactant selection, formulators are increasingly evaluating alternatives that can deliver performance, regulatory confidence, and cost-effectiveness. This webinar explores … 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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Recent Articles
Personal Care & Cosmetics
Beyond the Metric: Why Biotech and Regenerative Ingredients Both Belong in Your Formulations
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Plastics
Voltage Vessels Envisions a More Circular Future
By Bob Grace
A Maui-based advanced materials company is turning Hawaiʻi’s harsh marine environment and supply-chain realities into the foundation for a circular … [Read More...]
Paint & Coatings
Powder Coatings for Heat-Sensitive Substrates
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Household and Industrial Cleaners
How Formulators Can Engineer Successful Green Cleaning Products
By Carmen Lerga
Green and sustainable claims have become a major commercial driver in home care. Products making ESG related claims have outperformed conventional … [Read More...]
Food, Beverage & Nutrition
Regulatory Roundup: Food-Contact Standards Updated Around the Globe
By Staff
Across the globe regulatory bodies are implementing food-contact standards. Here are the latest updates: Japan Extends Transition Period for … [Read More...]
Lubricants
How Electric Vehicles are Rewriting the Chemistry of Lubrication
By Staff
The rapid global transition from internal combustion engines (ICEs) to battery electric vehicles (EVs) has completely upended automotive design … [Read More...]
Sustainability
Articles
Voltage Vessels Envisions a More Circular Future
A Maui-based advanced materials company is turning Hawaiʻi’s harsh marine environment and supply-chain realities into the foundation for a circular composite materials platform centered on large-format additive manufacturing. Voltage Vessels LLC, founded in 2020 by Sam Young, recognizes the challenges … Continued
Beyond the Metric: Why Biotech and Regenerative Ingredients Both Belong in Your Formulations
Walk the halls of any major ingredients show right now — In-Cosmetics Global and Suppliers’ Day— and one word dominates the sustainability conversation: biotech. Precision fermentation and biosurfactant technologies are maturing fast, and for formulators the appeal is obvious. These … 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