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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
For the modern chemist, shelf-life testing is no longer just about ensuring a formula doesn’t separate; it’s about ensuring the product meets the rigorous, and often conflicting, expectations of today’s users. As consumers push for “cleaner,” more sustainable, and highly … Continued
Polyquaterniums continue to be some of the most effective and reliable conditioning polymers in modern hair care and skin care formulation, and their role in delivering sensory performance, deposition and overall consumer satisfaction remains unmatched. Their permanent cationic charge, diverse … Continued
Lignetics Group, a Colorado-based company founded over 30 years ago to develop sustainable products from wood waste, recently developed NaturFil™, a wood flour concentrate engineered to meet the growing demand for sustainable filler additives in plastic manufacturing. NaturFil offers an … Continued
As we cross the midpoint of 2026, the global personal care industry is shifting from a period of regulatory preparation into one of active enforcement and stringent market oversight. For chemists and formulators, the initial months of the year were … Continued
Exterior architectural coatings do much more than provide color. They protect building materials from weather, moisture, sunlight, and environmental contaminants while maintaining the visual appearance of the structure. As building designs continue to evolve and sustainability becomes a larger part … Continued
