Prospector Knowledge CenterProspector Knowledge Center https://www.ulprospector.com Welcome to the blog for UL Prospector, the most comprehensive raw material search engine for product developers. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Mascara Troubleshooting Guide: Diagnosing application, wear, stability, and package-interaction failures https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22771/mascara-troubleshooting-guide-diagnosing-application-wear-stability-and-package-interaction-failures/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22771/mascara-troubleshooting-guide-diagnosing-application-wear-stability-and-package-interaction-failures/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:58 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/mascera510x510-150x150.jpg Mascara performance emerges from the combined behavior of waxes, pigments, film formers, emulsifiers, rheology modifiers, process conditions, and the applicator. This guide helps formulators move from a visible symptom to a focused, testable response. A disciplined troubleshooting sequence Define the … Continued

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Mascara performance emerges from the combined behavior of waxes, pigments, film formers, emulsifiers, rheology modifiers, process conditions, and the applicator. This guide helps formulators move from a visible symptom to a focused, testable response. A disciplined troubleshooting sequence Define the … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22771/mascara-troubleshooting-guide-diagnosing-application-wear-stability-and-package-interaction-failures/feed/ 0 E COURSE: Eco-Friendly Cleaning Formulations: How to Design Sustainable Products Without Sacrificing Performance https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22797/course_eco-friendly-cleaning-formulations-how-to-design-sustainable-products-without-sacrificing-performance/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22797/course_eco-friendly-cleaning-formulations-how-to-design-sustainable-products-without-sacrificing-performance/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:23:18 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cleanr510x510-150x150.jpg Course Duration: Approx. 51 min. Cost: $99 Access E Course > Course Overview Sustainability is rapidly reshaping the cleaning products industry, but creating environmentally responsible formulations involves far more than replacing traditional ingredients with “green” alternatives. Successful products must balance … Continued

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Course Duration: Approx. 51 min. Cost: $99 Access E Course > Course Overview Sustainability is rapidly reshaping the cleaning products industry, but creating environmentally responsible formulations involves far more than replacing traditional ingredients with "green" alternatives. Successful products must balance … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22797/course_eco-friendly-cleaning-formulations-how-to-design-sustainable-products-without-sacrificing-performance/feed/ 0 Hydrophobic Coatings and Pigments: From Water Beading to Durable Protection https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22615/pc-hydrophobic-coatings-and-pigments-from-water-beading-to-durable-protection/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22615/pc-hydrophobic-coatings-and-pigments-from-water-beading-to-durable-protection/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:40 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/marineshipping_510x510-150x150.jpg Hydrophobic coatings if formulated correctly can provide a plethora of advantages which may include self-cleaning, corrosion resistance, and exterior durability. Most industrial, marine and exterior applications, require a coating to do more than repel water as determined by contact angle. … Continued

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Hydrophobic coatings if formulated correctly can provide a plethora of advantages which may include self-cleaning, corrosion resistance, and exterior durability. Most industrial, marine and exterior applications, require a coating to do more than repel water as determined by contact angle. … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22615/pc-hydrophobic-coatings-and-pigments-from-water-beading-to-durable-protection/feed/ 0 EPA considers rule changes encouraging advanced recycling https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22443/pe-epa-considers-rule-changes-encouraging-advanced-recycling/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22443/pe-epa-considers-rule-changes-encouraging-advanced-recycling/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:32 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SustainabilityGlobe_300-150x150.jpg Written July 2026 The U.S. EPA is considering changing how plastics recycling plants that use pyrolysis technology are regulated under the Clean Air Act so they would no longer fall under the definition of municipal solid waste combustion units. “Revising … Continued

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Written July 2026 The U.S. EPA is considering changing how plastics recycling plants that use pyrolysis technology are regulated under the Clean Air Act so they would no longer fall under the definition of municipal solid waste combustion units. “Revising … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22443/pe-epa-considers-rule-changes-encouraging-advanced-recycling/feed/ 0 UPCOMING WEBINAR: Elevate the Everyday Shower: Formulate for the Trends that Matter https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22749/pcc-elevate-the-everyday-shower-formulate-for-the-trends-that-matter/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22749/pcc-elevate-the-everyday-shower-formulate-for-the-trends-that-matter/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:34:29 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Oct-2026-510-150x150.png Presented by Stepan October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT Register now > As consumers expand their routines beyond traditional body wash, formulators have an opportunity to create complete shower experiences through textures, formats and sensorial cues that transform everyday … Continued

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Presented by Stepan October 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT Register now > As consumers expand their routines beyond traditional body wash, formulators have an opportunity to create complete shower experiences through textures, formats and sensorial cues that transform everyday … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22749/pcc-elevate-the-everyday-shower-formulate-for-the-trends-that-matter/feed/ 0 Formulating Cleaners with Antibacterial Coatings: Benefits, Challenges, and Commercial Opportunities https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22395/hii-formulating-cleaners-with-antibacterial-coatings-benefits-challenges-and-commercial-opportunities/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22395/hii-formulating-cleaners-with-antibacterial-coatings-benefits-challenges-and-commercial-opportunities/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:54 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GettyImages-1332612701-319x319-1-150x150.png As hygiene expectations continue to rise across household, institutional, healthcare, and food processing markets, formulators are increasingly exploring ways to extend protection beyond the cleaning event itself. Antibacterial coating technologies incorporated into cleaners offer a potential solution by depositing a … Continued

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As hygiene expectations continue to rise across household, institutional, healthcare, and food processing markets, formulators are increasingly exploring ways to extend protection beyond the cleaning event itself. Antibacterial coating technologies incorporated into cleaners offer a potential solution by depositing a … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22395/hii-formulating-cleaners-with-antibacterial-coatings-benefits-challenges-and-commercial-opportunities/feed/ 0 Effective Foaming in Emulsion-Based Skincare https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22735/pcc-effective-foaming-in-emulsion-based-skincare/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22735/pcc-effective-foaming-in-emulsion-based-skincare/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:48 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/washingface_510x510-150x150.jpg Foaming and emulsification are both driven by interfacial chemistry, yet the formulation requirements for each can sometimes compete. Emulsion-based cleansers must remain physically stable during storage while generating desirable foam during consumer use. Successful formulations are not created by maximizing … Continued

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Foaming and emulsification are both driven by interfacial chemistry, yet the formulation requirements for each can sometimes compete. Emulsion-based cleansers must remain physically stable during storage while generating desirable foam during consumer use. Successful formulations are not created by maximizing … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22735/pcc-effective-foaming-in-emulsion-based-skincare/feed/ 0 What Eco-Friendly Actually Means for Food Ingredients https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22727/fb-what-eco-friendly-actually-means-for-food-ingredients/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22727/fb-what-eco-friendly-actually-means-for-food-ingredients/#respond Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:05 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/corn_510x510-150x150.jpg By Laurie , RIBUS, Inc “Eco-friendly” gets used a lot in food and beverage marketing. It shows up on cereal boxes, protein bars, and drink labels, often without much explanation of what it actually means. Consumer demand for these claims … Continued

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By Laurie , RIBUS, Inc “Eco-friendly” gets used a lot in food and beverage marketing. It shows up on cereal boxes, protein bars, and drink labels, often without much explanation of what it actually means. Consumer demand for these claims … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22727/fb-what-eco-friendly-actually-means-for-food-ingredients/feed/ 0 The Cliff Inside the Mold: What Undercuts Teach Us About Making Things https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22677/pe-the-cliff-inside-the-mold-what-undercuts-teach-us-about-making-things/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22677/pe-the-cliff-inside-the-mold-what-undercuts-teach-us-about-making-things/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:55 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/injectionmolding510-150x150.jpg Long before anyone spoke of injection molding, ancient Greek bronze casters were already fighting this battle. Building the clay or plaster molds used in indirect lost-wax casting, they divided each mold into as few sections as possible without damaging any … Continued

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Long before anyone spoke of injection molding, ancient Greek bronze casters were already fighting this battle. Building the clay or plaster molds used in indirect lost-wax casting, they divided each mold into as few sections as possible without damaging any … Continued

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]]> https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22677/pe-the-cliff-inside-the-mold-what-undercuts-teach-us-about-making-things/feed/ 0 Eco-Friendly Coatings, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22538/pc-eco-friendly-coatings-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow/ https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/22538/pc-eco-friendly-coatings-yesterday-today-and-tomorrow/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:47 +0000 https://www.ulprospector.com/knowledge/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/EcoFriendlyGraphicWally510-150x150.png Eco-friendly might be one of today’s most overused marketing claims. It is often applied to various formulations like personal care products (i.e., shampoos, lotions, and sunscreens), household cleaners, and fabric care products. But what does “eco-friendly” mean? Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary … Continued

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Eco-friendly might be one of today’s most overused marketing claims. It is often applied to various formulations like personal care products (i.e., shampoos, lotions, and sunscreens), household cleaners, and fabric care products. But what does “eco-friendly” mean? Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary … Continued

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