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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
On May 8, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register titled “Methylene Chloride; Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).” Pursuant to TSCA section 6(b), EPA determined that methylene chloride presents … Continued
Retailer requirements have become far more robust and difficult to navigate for today’s CPG producers. However, the benefits of better promotion, shelf space, visibility, increased sales, etc., are more than worth the efforts. When formulating for retailers such as Target, … Continued
If you leave French bread on the counter for a couple days, it will get stale and crumbly, however, if you do the same with banana bread, it remains moist. There are a few explanations for this but one of … Continued
This article only addresses wood finishes and not paint or similar type products. Ultrus™ Prospector® Knowledge Center[i] has many articles that are specific to paint. As a related article, read Considerations for Developing Wood Coatings[ii], by Ron Lewarchik. One of … Continued
Nylon 66, a stalwart in the realm of engineering thermoplastics, has enjoyed a long and illustrious history since its invention in the 1930s. Renowned for its exceptional strength, heat resistance, and durability, Nylon 66 has found its way into a … Continued
