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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
More people are looking to food as a means to improve medical issues. Heart health is an area that is growing, especially as more people develop high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and type II diabetes. Changes in diet often involve … Continued
Sriracha is the new favorite condiment of people around the world. Why? It’s good on pretty much everything. And according to a video by The American Chemical Society, the reason is in its chemistry. Peppers that give the right amount … Continued
Do the current environmental issues with exfoliating beads have you searching for natural alternatives for your personal care formulations? With recent discoveries of synthetic beads polluting bodies of water and being ingested by marine life, manufacturers have recognized the need … Continued
Mintel’s report on Formulating for Health and Wellness includes ingredients and new products that have recently launched to help spark new ideas for your formulations (EU: Mintel). While the report includes information on several health and wellness topics, I’ve chosen … Continued
Multiple news sources are reporting on the proposed changes to the FDA’s nutrition label today. And though it’s a hot conversation for both consumers and food product manufacturers, it will be a while before the actual implementation of the food … Continued
