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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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
Sustainability has moved beyond being a corporate buzzword. It’s now a defining pillar of how nutraceutical and bioactive ingredients are sourced, produced, and marketed. As consumers become more eco-conscious and regulations tighten around environmental claims, the nutraceutical industry faces growing … Continued
