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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
In the expansive realm of beauty and personal care, the notion of sensoriality stands as a crucial element, transcending the conventional boundaries of utility. Sensoriality, in this context, denotes the creation of products that transcend mere functionality to offer an … Continued
The contrast between waterborne coatings and conventional solvent-borne coatings is based on the liquefying agent used in the formulation. In waterborne solutions, water is the carrier for the resin instead of a chemical-based solvent. This distinction makes waterborne coatings safer … Continued
Part 1 – options and commercial sources In polymer chemistry, emulsion polymerization is a type of radical polymerization that usually starts with an emulsion incorporating water, monomers, and surfactants. The most common type of emulsion polymerization is an oil-in-water emulsion, … Continued
There were plastics, elastomers and composites everywhere throughout the massive CES 2024 consumer technology show held January 9-12 in Las Vegas. A few of the 4,300 exhibitors there, spread out in a dozen venues across the city, had many details … Continued
It is interesting to see how sustainability trends are unfolding and evolving in the cosmetic industry, influenced not only by consumers but also by regulations, events and above all environmental challenges. At the end of 2023, COP28 concluded with the … Continued
