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LATEST INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
The Rise of Biodegradable Plastics: What It Means for Injection Molders
Sustainable materials are reshaping the plastics industry, and biodegradable polymers are becoming more widely used … Continued
High Pigment Volume Concentrates, More Color in Every Drop
Pigment concentrates play a valuable role in coatings formulations for all applications. From Point-of-Sale colorants … Continued
Multifunctional Additives Under Regulatory Pressure
Lubricant and metalworking fluid formulators are entering a period in which additive choice is no … Continued
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE
Andy Pye takes a futuristic look at some on-going developments in how the electronic and other properties of polymers are being tailored for specific purposes. A generation ago, polymer design involved a top-down approach – selecting the optimum material from … Continued
Regulatory updates refer to changes and modifications made in existing regulations, laws, and guidelines that businesses must adhere to. Here, we are referring to coatings. They encompass information or announcements about updates in regulations that affect markets. These updates are … Continued
Sustainability is driving innovation and shifts in the paradigms of coatings formulation, manufacturing and utilization. However, sustainability can be broad in scope and poorly defined. One accepted strategy is to use the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Goals (UN SDG) as … Continued
The global shift toward sustainable and concentrated beauty is transforming traditional formulation science. Among the most dynamic areas of innovation: waterless and low-water shampoo bars. These solid formats eliminate the need for plastic bottles, reduce shipping weight, and appeal to eco-conscious … Continued
For formulators and manufacturers in the cleaning industry, the drive to remove 1,4-dioxane from finished products has evolved from a regional regulatory issue to a global formulation priority. Once considered an unavoidable trace contaminant, 1,4-dioxane is now squarely in the … Continued
