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LATEST INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
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
Fatty alcohols (EU) are an important class of materials used in numerous types of personal care products. Get familiar with their many uses, characteristics and product resources below. Typical uses include: Thickening anhydrous products like antiperspirant sticks Thickening oil in … Continued
The recent proposed regulation change on removing the GRAS status of trans fats in the US has put some food sectors on a hasty path to find alternatives to partially hydrogenated oils and shortenings. 12% of all packaged foods in … Continued
Niacinamide is a multifunctional active whose efficacy has been substantiated in numerous peer-reviewed journals. This biologically active form of niacin (vitamin B3) is found widely in many plants and animals. It is also an important precursor to the co-factors NADH … Continued
Paid content by Evonik The concept of sustainability is found everywhere you look in the cosmetic industry. At trade shows, in meetings with vendors, and even big box stores like Walmart and Target are pushing sustainability. This trend will no doubt … Continued
Food Industry Expert Jill Frank flagged this story as one that food formulators should note. According to an article from the AP this week, “after 20 years, the nutrition facts label on the back of food packages is getting a … Continued
