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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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The global shift toward eco-consciousness is driving a revolution in the laundry and cleaning industries, with consumers demanding high-performance products that are also sustainable. Kristen Mauch, Application Development Specialist at Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions, sat down with UL … Continued
The personal care industry is entering a new era where the lines between beauty, health, and technology are rapidly blurring. For formulators and ingredient suppliers, 2026 will be defined by an intensified focus on measurable wellness benefits, unprecedented regulatory scrutiny, … Continued
The food and beverage landscape for 2026 is defined by a convergence of functional health demands, the relentless drive toward radical transparency, and a new wave of stringent environmental compliance. For formulators and chemists, navigating this environment requires proactive reformulation … Continued
The personal care industry is transforming rapidly. Consumers now expect sustainable and high-quality products, while personal care brands need to respond to changing regulations. Sonneborn, an HF Sinclair brand, is a global leader in specialty ingredients and we recently introduced our … Continued
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
