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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
Make sure you check in at all nine of these stops on the road to success as a product formulator! Based on George Deckner’s original article, which includes extended commentary and 3 more pointers, this infographic from Prospector gives you … Continued
In Mintel’s report “Protein: Is It the Next Big Thing?” (EU) the research company explores why more and more consumers care about protein in food products. Protein is the “it” ingredient that consumers are turning to for maintaining satiety, aiding in maintaining … Continued
Cyclodextrins (EU), or CDs, are cyclic oligosaccharides with a defined ring size that are used in foods, cosmetics, home care products, and pharmaceuticals for active encapsulation and delivery. There are three basic types of natural CDs (alpha, beta, and gamma), which … Continued
Many ambient cured latex paint systems offer deficient properties compared to those of their solvent born counterparts. Issues with water-born, latex-based paints (EU) may include poorer chemical resistance, moisture resistance, adhesion, surface hardness, abrasion and block resistance. Latex-based coatings systems where these … Continued
Flavor enhancement is loosely defined as any compound that improves a flavor or smell. In this article we’ll look at the impact of amino acids on changing the savory flavor profile of your products, as well as a few other … Continued
