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\r\nExplore insights from industry experts across topics like regulatory news, formulation best practices, market innovations and opportunities, and more. Want to contribute? Learn how you can share your expertise<\/a>. <\/h5>\r\n\r\n\t\tLATEST INDUSTRY INSIGHTS\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\t\tINDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPersonal Care & Cosmetics\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlastics\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPaint & Coatings\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleaners\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFood, Beverage & Nutrition\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAll\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/61584349_600.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tSunscreen Formulation: Navigating the Intersection of Photobiology, Aesthetics, and Modern Regulations<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 15, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tIn the competitive landscape of personal care, sunscreen formulation\u00a0remains\u00a0one of the most challenging and technically demanding categories. As we move into 2026, the industry is\u00a0shifting away\u00a0from seasonal messaging toward “year-round intelligent photoprotection”. Today’s formulators must balance the rigorous physics of … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kc-woman-drinking-from-water-bottle-510x510-1.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWater Bottles, Phone Cases, and Power Tools: Why Plastic Names Don’t Tell the Whole Story<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Dr. CC- Carolyn Carta<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tHidden in Plain Sight: The Materials That Shape Everyday Safety Series Plastic names are often treated like answers. A reusable food container says “PP.” A water bottle says “HDPE.” A phone case advertises “PC” or “Lexan.” To most consumers, and … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/robotpaint.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to Prevent Sedimentation & Settling During Storage?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Jochum Beetsma<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tMost 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/868792010-2048x2048-1-768x513.jpeg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWhat Is Plastic Compounding and How Does It Affect the European Market Today?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy David Spielhagen<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tPlastic 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kc-woman-in-mountains-wind-510x510-1.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tPhenoxyethanol: Why It Remains a Formulator’s Go-To Preservative<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tAs 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\r\n\t- 1<\/li>\r\n\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\tSunscreen Formulation: Navigating the Intersection of Photobiology, Aesthetics, and Modern Regulations<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 15, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tIn the competitive landscape of personal care, sunscreen formulation\u00a0remains\u00a0one of the most challenging and technically demanding categories. As we move into 2026, the industry is\u00a0shifting away\u00a0from seasonal messaging toward “year-round intelligent photoprotection”. Today’s formulators must balance the rigorous physics of … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tPhenoxyethanol: Why It Remains a Formulator’s Go-To Preservative<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tAs 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"Scientist](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc-professional-cosmetic-formulator-lab-coat-510x510-lr.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tNext-Generation Emollient Technology<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 17, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tFor decades, the standard playbook for a cosmetic formulator balancing an emulsion’s oil phase relied heavily on a predictable cascading lipid model: mineral oils, petrolatum, and synthetic silicones (like cyclopentasiloxane or dimethicone) blended perfectly to achieve the desired playtime, rub-out, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1006504024-person-applying-makeup-HEADER-2400x1600-1.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tFormulating for the “Skin-Intellectual”: Salicylic Acid<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 3, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tIn the modern personal care landscape, the “Skin-Intellectual” consumer has moved beyond simply looking for “acne-fighting” labels. They demand sophisticated textures, multifunctional benefits, and clinical transparency. For formulators and chemists, the challenge is no longer just dissolving Salicylic Acid (SA); … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Polyquats-UL-P.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tPolyquaternium Surfactants: The Conditioning Backbone of High Performance Personal Care Formulation<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Carmen Lerga<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 6, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tPolyquaterniums 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\r\n\t- 1<\/li>\r\n\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\tWater Bottles, Phone Cases, and Power Tools: Why Plastic Names Don’t Tell the Whole Story<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Dr. CC- Carolyn Carta<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tHidden in Plain Sight: The Materials That Shape Everyday Safety Series Plastic names are often treated like answers. A reusable food container says “PP.” A water bottle says “HDPE.” A phone case advertises “PC” or “Lexan.” To most consumers, and … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/868792010-2048x2048-1-1536x1025.jpeg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWhat Is Plastic Compounding and How Does It Affect the European Market Today?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy David Spielhagen<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tPlastic 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/4_woom_WOW_with-toddler-1536x1025.png\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tBoosting Recycled Content — From Stretch Film to Toddler Bikes<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Bob Grace<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 24, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tResin manufacturers today are striving to boost the recycled content in their materials while continuing to meet their customers’ stringent performance demands. Doing so helps those product makers to lower their carbon footprint and improve their environmental profile while converting … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Nylon66_300.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tChoosing between Nylon 6 (PA6) and Nylon 66 (PA66)<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Andy Pye<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 10, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tThe Polyamide (Nylon) Family Tree While Nylon 6 (PA6) and Nylon 66 (PA66) represent over 80% of global polyamide consumption in engineering applications, the polyamide family consists of a broader spectrum of chemistries. Polyamides are categorized by the number of … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/CarInForest_300.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tManaging Material Changes Under DBL: How to Support Stability and Approval in Production<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 29, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tBy David Spielhagen, senior engineering associate, Engineered Materials, UL Solutions Change is no longer the exception in today’s automotive industry. It is now the operating model. Material substitutions, growing use of recyclates, supplier changes, late design updates and evolving sustainability … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\r\n\t- 1<\/li>\r\n\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to Prevent Sedimentation & Settling During Storage?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Jochum Beetsma<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tMost 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"Worker](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kc-worker-pouring-white-aint-510x510-1.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWhy White Paint Is One of the Most Engineered Materials in Your Home<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Dr. CC- Carolyn Carta<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 24, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tHidden in Plain Sight: The Materials That Shape Everyday Safety Series Why White Matters Walk into almost any home, office, school, hospital, or apartment building and you will find one of the most engineered materials in modern life. White paint. … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"Painting](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kc-painting-stel-blue-510x510-1.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tUnderstanding Coating Defects: Identification, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Action in Industrial Coating Systems<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Ron Lewarchik<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 10, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tThis article builds on earlier coating defect discussions published through UL Prospector Knowledge Center – Overcoming Paint Film Defects: Causes and Remedies and expands further into practical industrial troubleshooting, analytical investigations, and process-related corrective actions observed during real production and … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tManaging Material Changes Under DBL: How to Support Stability and Approval in Production<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 29, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tBy David Spielhagen, senior engineering associate, Engineered Materials, UL Solutions Change is no longer the exception in today’s automotive industry. It is now the operating model. Material substitutions, growing use of recyclates, supplier changes, late design updates and evolving sustainability … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1920_20250325-covestro-leadslab-7-1536x1024.jpg\")
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\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tSugar-Derived vs. Petrochemical Surfactants<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tAs 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/laundrywashing_300.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tHow Formulators Can Engineer Successful Green Cleaning Products<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Carmen Lerga<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 3, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tGreen and sustainable claims have become a major commercial driver in home care. Products making ESG related claims have outperformed conventional alternatives across multiple categories, and sustainability is now a primary innovation force in laundry and surface care.[i], [ii] Yet … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/CleaningTrends_300.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tStability in the Age of Conscious Consumption: Aligning Shelf-Life Testing with Consumer Demands<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 6, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tFor 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cleaning-1149x1536.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Future of Cleaning Is Concentrated and Waterless<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Carmen Lerga<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tWhy the next generation of multi-purpose cleaners and disinfectants is reshaping the industry. A new generation of concentrated and waterless cleaners is reshaping the way brands think about performance, sustainability, and consumer trust. With three decades working at the intersection … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-Dioxane-2-1536x1025.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Green Wave: Navigating Bio-Based Surfactants in H&I Cleaning Formulations<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch 4, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tBio-based surfactants – a class of cleaning agents derived from renewable biological resources rather than petrochemicals are surging across the industry.\u00a0For chemists and formulators,\u00a0understanding the nuances of these ingredients,\u00a0emerging trends,\u00a0and market dynamics is no longer a niche interest but a … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\r\n\t- 1<\/li>\r\n\t
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\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tVegetable Proteins vs. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins: Guide to Functionality, Flavor, and Market Opportunity<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tAs 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/takeout.png\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tRegulatory Roundup: Food-Contact Standards Updated Around the Globe<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 3, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tAcross the globe regulatory bodies are implementing food-contact standards. Here are the latest updates: Japan Extends Transition Period for Food\u2011Contact Material Standards Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) revised the implementation rules for recently amended standards governing food contact utensils, containers, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/1338279610-319x319-1.png\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Survival Challenge: Formulating Probiotics and Prebiotics in Bakery Applications<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 6, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tThe “gut health” revolution has moved far beyond the dairy aisle. As consumers seek functional benefits in everyday snacks, bakers and food scientists are increasingly tasked with incorporating probiotics and prebiotics into everything from artisan breads to shelf-stable cookies. However, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"\"](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/icecream_300.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tBeyond Stability: The Role of Emulsifiers in Food Texture Enhancement<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tFor a food formulator, an emulsifier is often first viewed as a peacemaker-a molecule designed to keep oil and water from separating. However, in modern food science, the “functional” role of emulsifiers has evolved. They are no longer just stabilizers; … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t![\"Young](\"https:\/\/ulprospector.ul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/kc-young-mother-and-baby-in-grocery-store-510x510-1.jpg\")
\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Evolution of Food Thickeners and Additives<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch 4, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tFor food and beverage formulators, the role of thickeners and additives has evolved far beyond simple viscosity control.\u00a0As we move into 2026, the industry is balancing a complex trifecta: achieving high-performance functional attributes, adhering to an aggressive “Clean Label” movement, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t
\r\n\t\tINDUSTRY INSIGHTS ARCHIVE\r\n\t<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAll\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPersonal Care & Cosmetics\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPlastics\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPaint & Coatings\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCleaners\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFood, Beverage & Nutrition\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAll\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tSunscreen Formulation: Navigating the Intersection of Photobiology, Aesthetics, and Modern Regulations<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 15, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tIn the competitive landscape of personal care, sunscreen formulation\u00a0remains\u00a0one of the most challenging and technically demanding categories. As we move into 2026, the industry is\u00a0shifting away\u00a0from seasonal messaging toward “year-round intelligent photoprotection”. Today’s formulators must balance the rigorous physics of … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWater Bottles, Phone Cases, and Power Tools: Why Plastic Names Don’t Tell the Whole Story<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Dr. CC- Carolyn Carta<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tHidden in Plain Sight: The Materials That Shape Everyday Safety Series Plastic names are often treated like answers. A reusable food container says “PP.” A water bottle says “HDPE.” A phone case advertises “PC” or “Lexan.” To most consumers, and … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to Prevent Sedimentation & Settling During Storage?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Jochum Beetsma<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tMost 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWhat Is Plastic Compounding and How Does It Affect the European Market Today?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy David Spielhagen<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tPlastic 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tPhenoxyethanol: Why It Remains a Formulator’s Go-To Preservative<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tAs 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\r\n\t- 1<\/li>\r\n\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\tSunscreen Formulation: Navigating the Intersection of Photobiology, Aesthetics, and Modern Regulations<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 15, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tIn the competitive landscape of personal care, sunscreen formulation\u00a0remains\u00a0one of the most challenging and technically demanding categories. As we move into 2026, the industry is\u00a0shifting away\u00a0from seasonal messaging toward “year-round intelligent photoprotection”. Today’s formulators must balance the rigorous physics of … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tPhenoxyethanol: Why It Remains a Formulator’s Go-To Preservative<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tAs 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tNext-Generation Emollient Technology<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 17, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tFor decades, the standard playbook for a cosmetic formulator balancing an emulsion’s oil phase relied heavily on a predictable cascading lipid model: mineral oils, petrolatum, and synthetic silicones (like cyclopentasiloxane or dimethicone) blended perfectly to achieve the desired playtime, rub-out, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tFormulating for the “Skin-Intellectual”: Salicylic Acid<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 3, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tIn the modern personal care landscape, the “Skin-Intellectual” consumer has moved beyond simply looking for “acne-fighting” labels. They demand sophisticated textures, multifunctional benefits, and clinical transparency. For formulators and chemists, the challenge is no longer just dissolving Salicylic Acid (SA); … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tPolyquaternium Surfactants: The Conditioning Backbone of High Performance Personal Care Formulation<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Carmen Lerga<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 6, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tPolyquaterniums 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\r\n\t- 1<\/li>\r\n\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\tWater Bottles, Phone Cases, and Power Tools: Why Plastic Names Don’t Tell the Whole Story<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Dr. CC- Carolyn Carta<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tHidden in Plain Sight: The Materials That Shape Everyday Safety Series Plastic names are often treated like answers. A reusable food container says “PP.” A water bottle says “HDPE.” A phone case advertises “PC” or “Lexan.” To most consumers, and … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWhat Is Plastic Compounding and How Does It Affect the European Market Today?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy David Spielhagen<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tPlastic 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tBoosting Recycled Content — From Stretch Film to Toddler Bikes<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Bob Grace<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 24, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tResin manufacturers today are striving to boost the recycled content in their materials while continuing to meet their customers’ stringent performance demands. Doing so helps those product makers to lower their carbon footprint and improve their environmental profile while converting … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tChoosing between Nylon 6 (PA6) and Nylon 66 (PA66)<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Andy Pye<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 10, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tThe Polyamide (Nylon) Family Tree While Nylon 6 (PA6) and Nylon 66 (PA66) represent over 80% of global polyamide consumption in engineering applications, the polyamide family consists of a broader spectrum of chemistries. Polyamides are categorized by the number of … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tManaging Material Changes Under DBL: How to Support Stability and Approval in Production<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 29, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tBy David Spielhagen, senior engineering associate, Engineered Materials, UL Solutions Change is no longer the exception in today’s automotive industry. It is now the operating model. Material substitutions, growing use of recyclates, supplier changes, late design updates and evolving sustainability … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\r\n\t- 1<\/li>\r\n\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\tHow to Prevent Sedimentation & Settling During Storage?<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Jochum Beetsma<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tMost 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWhy White Paint Is One of the Most Engineered Materials in Your Home<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Dr. CC- Carolyn Carta<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 24, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tHidden in Plain Sight: The Materials That Shape Everyday Safety Series Why White Matters Walk into almost any home, office, school, hospital, or apartment building and you will find one of the most engineered materials in modern life. White paint. … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tUnderstanding Coating Defects: Identification, Root Cause Analysis, and Corrective Action in Industrial Coating Systems<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Ron Lewarchik<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 10, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tThis article builds on earlier coating defect discussions published through UL Prospector Knowledge Center – Overcoming Paint Film Defects: Causes and Remedies and expands further into practical industrial troubleshooting, analytical investigations, and process-related corrective actions observed during real production and … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tManaging Material Changes Under DBL: How to Support Stability and Approval in Production<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 29, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tBy David Spielhagen, senior engineering associate, Engineered Materials, UL Solutions Change is no longer the exception in today’s automotive industry. It is now the operating model. Material substitutions, growing use of recyclates, supplier changes, late design updates and evolving sustainability … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tAI in Coatings Formulation<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Wally Kesler<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 28, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tCoatings formulators and manufacturers are facing pressures, old and new in order to stay profitable in today’s business environment. Like many other enterprises, coatings companies are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) resources to meet these challenges. How can AI be … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\r\n\t- 1<\/li>\r\n\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\tSugar-Derived vs. Petrochemical Surfactants<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tAs 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tHow Formulators Can Engineer Successful Green Cleaning Products<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Carmen Lerga<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 3, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tGreen and sustainable claims have become a major commercial driver in home care. Products making ESG related claims have outperformed conventional alternatives across multiple categories, and sustainability is now a primary innovation force in laundry and surface care.[i], [ii] Yet … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tStability in the Age of Conscious Consumption: Aligning Shelf-Life Testing with Consumer Demands<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 6, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tFor 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Future of Cleaning Is Concentrated and Waterless<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Carmen Lerga<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tWhy the next generation of multi-purpose cleaners and disinfectants is reshaping the industry. A new generation of concentrated and waterless cleaners is reshaping the way brands think about performance, sustainability, and consumer trust. With three decades working at the intersection … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Green Wave: Navigating Bio-Based Surfactants in H&I Cleaning Formulations<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch 4, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tBio-based surfactants – a class of cleaning agents derived from renewable biological resources rather than petrochemicals are surging across the industry.\u00a0For chemists and formulators,\u00a0understanding the nuances of these ingredients,\u00a0emerging trends,\u00a0and market dynamics is no longer a niche interest but a … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\r\n\t- 1<\/li>\r\n\t
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\r\n\t\t\t\tVegetable Proteins vs. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins: Guide to Functionality, Flavor, and Market Opportunity<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tAs 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tRegulatory Roundup: Food-Contact Standards Updated Around the Globe<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJune 3, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tAcross the globe regulatory bodies are implementing food-contact standards. Here are the latest updates: Japan Extends Transition Period for Food\u2011Contact Material Standards Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) revised the implementation rules for recently amended standards governing food contact utensils, containers, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Survival Challenge: Formulating Probiotics and Prebiotics in Bakery Applications<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMay 6, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tThe “gut health” revolution has moved far beyond the dairy aisle. As consumers seek functional benefits in everyday snacks, bakers and food scientists are increasingly tasked with incorporating probiotics and prebiotics into everything from artisan breads to shelf-stable cookies. However, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tBeyond Stability: The Role of Emulsifiers in Food Texture Enhancement<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tApril 1, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tFor a food formulator, an emulsifier is often first viewed as a peacemaker-a molecule designed to keep oil and water from separating. However, in modern food science, the “functional” role of emulsifiers has evolved. They are no longer just stabilizers; … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tThe Evolution of Food Thickeners and Additives<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Staff<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tMarch 4, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tFor food and beverage formulators, the role of thickeners and additives has evolved far beyond simple viscosity control.\u00a0As we move into 2026, the industry is balancing a complex trifecta: achieving high-performance functional attributes, adhering to an aggressive “Clean Label” movement, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t
In the competitive landscape of personal care, sunscreen formulation\u00a0remains\u00a0one of the most challenging and technically demanding categories. As we move into 2026, the industry is\u00a0shifting away\u00a0from seasonal messaging toward “year-round intelligent photoprotection”. Today’s formulators must balance the rigorous physics of … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t Hidden in Plain Sight: The Materials That Shape Everyday Safety Series Plastic names are often treated like answers. A reusable food container says “PP.” A water bottle says “HDPE.” A phone case advertises “PC” or “Lexan.” To most consumers, and … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t In the competitive landscape of personal care, sunscreen formulation\u00a0remains\u00a0one of the most challenging and technically demanding categories. As we move into 2026, the industry is\u00a0shifting away\u00a0from seasonal messaging toward “year-round intelligent photoprotection”. Today’s formulators must balance the rigorous physics of … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t For decades, the standard playbook for a cosmetic formulator balancing an emulsion’s oil phase relied heavily on a predictable cascading lipid model: mineral oils, petrolatum, and synthetic silicones (like cyclopentasiloxane or dimethicone) blended perfectly to achieve the desired playtime, rub-out, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t In the modern personal care landscape, the “Skin-Intellectual” consumer has moved beyond simply looking for “acne-fighting” labels. They demand sophisticated textures, multifunctional benefits, and clinical transparency. For formulators and chemists, the challenge is no longer just dissolving Salicylic Acid (SA); … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t Hidden in Plain Sight: The Materials That Shape Everyday Safety Series Plastic names are often treated like answers. A reusable food container says “PP.” A water bottle says “HDPE.” A phone case advertises “PC” or “Lexan.” To most consumers, and … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t Resin manufacturers today are striving to boost the recycled content in their materials while continuing to meet their customers’ stringent performance demands. Doing so helps those product makers to lower their carbon footprint and improve their environmental profile while converting … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t The Polyamide (Nylon) Family Tree While Nylon 6 (PA6) and Nylon 66 (PA66) represent over 80% of global polyamide consumption in engineering applications, the polyamide family consists of a broader spectrum of chemistries. Polyamides are categorized by the number of … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t By David Spielhagen, senior engineering associate, Engineered Materials, UL Solutions Change is no longer the exception in today’s automotive industry. It is now the operating model. Material substitutions, growing use of recyclates, supplier changes, late design updates and evolving sustainability … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t Hidden in Plain Sight: The Materials That Shape Everyday Safety Series Why White Matters Walk into almost any home, office, school, hospital, or apartment building and you will find one of the most engineered materials in modern life. White paint. … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t This article builds on earlier coating defect discussions published through UL Prospector Knowledge Center – Overcoming Paint Film Defects: Causes and Remedies and expands further into practical industrial troubleshooting, analytical investigations, and process-related corrective actions observed during real production and … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t By David Spielhagen, senior engineering associate, Engineered Materials, UL Solutions Change is no longer the exception in today’s automotive industry. It is now the operating model. Material substitutions, growing use of recyclates, supplier changes, late design updates and evolving sustainability … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t Coatings formulators and manufacturers are facing pressures, old and new in order to stay profitable in today’s business environment. Like many other enterprises, coatings companies are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) resources to meet these challenges. How can AI be … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t Green and sustainable claims have become a major commercial driver in home care. Products making ESG related claims have outperformed conventional alternatives across multiple categories, and sustainability is now a primary innovation force in laundry and surface care.[i], [ii] Yet … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t Why the next generation of multi-purpose cleaners and disinfectants is reshaping the industry. A new generation of concentrated and waterless cleaners is reshaping the way brands think about performance, sustainability, and consumer trust. With three decades working at the intersection … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t Bio-based surfactants – a class of cleaning agents derived from renewable biological resources rather than petrochemicals are surging across the industry.\u00a0For chemists and formulators,\u00a0understanding the nuances of these ingredients,\u00a0emerging trends,\u00a0and market dynamics is no longer a niche interest but a … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t 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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t Across the globe regulatory bodies are implementing food-contact standards. Here are the latest updates: Japan Extends Transition Period for Food\u2011Contact Material Standards Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) revised the implementation rules for recently amended standards governing food contact utensils, containers, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t The “gut health” revolution has moved far beyond the dairy aisle. As consumers seek functional benefits in everyday snacks, bakers and food scientists are increasingly tasked with incorporating probiotics and prebiotics into everything from artisan breads to shelf-stable cookies. However, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t For a food formulator, an emulsifier is often first viewed as a peacemaker-a molecule designed to keep oil and water from separating. However, in modern food science, the “functional” role of emulsifiers has evolved. They are no longer just stabilizers; … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\t For food and beverage formulators, the role of thickeners and additives has evolved far beyond simple viscosity control.\u00a0As we move into 2026, the industry is balancing a complex trifecta: achieving high-performance functional attributes, adhering to an aggressive “Clean Label” movement, … Continued<\/a><\/p>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\tWater Bottles, Phone Cases, and Power Tools: Why Plastic Names Don’t Tell the Whole Story<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Dr. CC- Carolyn Carta<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t | \r\n\t\t\t\t\t\tJuly 8, 2026\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t
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