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Hydrophobic Coatings and Pigments: From Water Beading to Durable Protection
Hydrophobic coatings if formulated correctly can provide a plethora of advantages which may include self-cleaning, … Continued
EPA considers rule changes encouraging advanced recycling
Written July 2026 The U.S. EPA is considering changing how plastics recycling plants that use … Continued
Formulating Cleaners with Antibacterial Coatings: Benefits, Challenges, and Commercial Opportunities
As hygiene expectations continue to rise across household, institutional, healthcare, and food processing markets, formulators … Continued
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE
Additive manufacturing “is entering a new phase of maturation defined by performance and return on capital rather than prototype velocity.” So says the consulting firm Wohlers Associates, which has been tracking the AM sector for more than three decades. In … Continued
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 modern food science, the “functional” role of emulsifiers has evolved. They are no longer just stabilizers; … Continued
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
Why the next generation of multi-purpose cleaners and disinfectants is reshaping the industry. A new generation of concentrated and waterless cleaners is reshaping the way brands think about performance, sustainability, and consumer trust. With three decades working at the intersection … Continued
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is the most used white pigment for paints and for other systems. It gives a coating whiteness and opacity (= hiding power)1,2. Especially when volume prices of systems are used, the pigment is considered as being expensive. … Continued
