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Hydrophobic Coatings and Pigments: From Water Beading to Durable Protection
Hydrophobic coatings if formulated correctly can provide a plethora of advantages which may include self-cleaning, … Continued
EPA considers rule changes encouraging advanced recycling
Written July 2026 The U.S. EPA is considering changing how plastics recycling plants that use … Continued
Formulating Cleaners with Antibacterial Coatings: Benefits, Challenges, and Commercial Opportunities
As hygiene expectations continue to rise across household, institutional, healthcare, and food processing markets, formulators … Continued
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE
Most paints and inks contain solid particles, mostly pigments and/or fillers. Two instability problems, flocculation (the spontaneous gluing together of separated particles because of particle-to-particle attraction)1,2 and sedimentation (the sinking of particles because of gravity), can occur with solid particles … Continued
Plastic compounding involves blending base polymers with additives, fillers, reinforcements or colorants to create materials with targeted mechanical, thermal or aesthetic properties. As industries focus on lightweighting, performance and sustainability, compounded plastics Understanding how compounding influences material performance and availability … Continued
As personal care formulations become increasingly sophisticated, preservation remains one of the most critical, and frequently scrutinized aspects of product development. Consumers expect products that are safe, stable, and resistant to microbial contamination, while brands seek preservative systems that are … Continued
As consumer demand for plant-based foods continues to evolve, food and beverage formulators are no longer focused solely on replacing animal proteins. Today’s formulation challenge is creating products that deliver the nutrition, taste, texture, and sensory experience consumers expect while … Continued
As sustainability goals move from marketing claims to procurement requirements, formulators are facing increasing pressure to evaluate the origin, environmental profile, and performance of their surfactant systems. While petrochemical surfactants remain the backbone of many cleaning formulations due to their … Continued
