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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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Petrol-based plastics are present in many aspects of our daily lives, from clothing to food packaging. They are often left behind in the environment, where they degrade, breaking into thousands of tiny pieces that harm ecosystems and human health. Bioplastics … Continued
Interfaces, boundaries between two phases, are important in paint and ink technology. The behavior of a system during production, storage, application and film formation is, to a large extend, governed by the composition of the interfaces that are present and … Continued
EDITOR’S NOTE: Part 2 of 2 by Robert Grace (Part 1 available here) Several companies discussed a host of new initiatives and products during European Marketing Group’s recent media event in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The June 4-5 sessions allowed the … Continued
The hair conditioner market is undergoing significant transformation driven by consumer demand for clean, effective, and sensorially engaging products. Formulators are responding with innovations in ingredients, textures, and packaging, aligning with broader trends in the personal care industry. Clean and … Continued
From novel product formats to advanced technologies, manufacturers are reimagining laundry care to meet modern demands. Innovative Product Formats Tide evo: Fiber-Based Detergent Tiles Procter & Gamble introduced Tide evo, a revolutionary fiber-based detergent tile. Each tile comprises tens of … Continued
