Industry Insights
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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
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For food and beverage formulators, the role of thickeners and additives has evolved far beyond simple viscosity control. As we move into 2026, the industry is balancing a complex trifecta: achieving high-performance functional attributes, adhering to an aggressive “Clean Label” movement, … Continued
Bio-based surfactants – a class of cleaning agents derived from renewable biological resources rather than petrochemicals are surging across the industry. For chemists and formulators, understanding the nuances of these ingredients, emerging trends, and market dynamics is no longer a niche interest but a … Continued
A Formulator’s Perspective on Stability, Sensory Excellence and Strategic Ingredient Selection In skincare formulation, few ingredient groups are as foundational or as influential as oil and water emulsifiers. After two decades working across formulation development, regulatory consultancy and brand strategy … Continued
The lubricants and metalworking fluid (MWF) industry is on the cusp of a tectonic shift. For decades, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), a family of synthetic chemicals prized for their water, oil, and heat resistance, have been quiet workhorses. They’ve … Continued
Color drenching is a design style where the entire room surfaces including walls ceiling trim, doors, built-ins and furniture is painted in the same color or very similar shades to provide the impression of cohesiveness. The resulting appearance also creates … Continued
