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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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If you imagined the perfect paint for your building you would want it to have the following properties. First, it should be long lasting, fade resistant, and protect the substrate from the ravages of moisture, pollution and microbial growth like … Continued
Regulatory landscape you can’t ignore (US & EU) US (FDA): dosage-form scrutiny just got real. On Aug 6, 2025 the FDA issued warning letters to brands marketing mousse/whip/foam sunscreens, stating these formats are not among the GRASE OTC dosage forms and therefore require … Continued
Vessev, an Auckland, New Zealand-based company, is seeking to redefine sustainable marine transportation by leveraging lightweight composite technology to create its new, all-electric hydrofoiling boats. The first model –– the VS–9 –– is a 9-meter-long passenger vehicle that went into … Continued
Introduction Excellent adhesion on the substrate is a key requirement for most coating systems. The quality of the substrate-coating interface, and by that the adhesive strength, is governed by the quality of the paint, the condition of the substrate, the … Continued
Kaolin is an important pigment in coatings, but it also has a large use in personal care. In March of 2025, an article on “Next generation natural deodorants…”[1] was included in Prospector Knowledge Center. From enhancing texture to improving opacity … Continued
