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Citric Acid’s Role in Food Formulation

By Jamie Marchetti | August 3, 2022

When you think of citric acid, what comes to mind? You may think of the compound that gives lemons their pucker-inducing sour flavor, the chemical that helps tomatoes give you heartburn or the “other” name of the Krebs Cycle you … Continued

Ethylene-propylene oligomer synthetic base oil

By Guest Author | July 27, 2022

By: Andrea R. Aikin Demand increases annually for synthetic base oils with superior performance compared to mineral base oils. KEY CONCEPTS • Mineral oils can be good general lubricants but have viscosity and temperature limitations as well as limited biodegradability. … Continued

Fundamentals of FDA Food Contact for Coatings and Adhesives

By Marc Hirsch | July 27, 2022

With one of my past companies, food contact was an issue with several of the polymers and additives we manufactured since the application was adhesives. I have also had the occasion to work with coatings materials that also come in … Continued

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Sustainable Polymers from Renewable Resources

By Andy Pye | July 27, 2022

Polymers of all types, whether from renewable resources or not, whether recyclable or not, have a role to play in the circular economy and the quest toward net zero. Moveable items made from lightweight plastics save energy during every motion. … Continued

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UPCOMING WEBINAR: La transformación de la industria cosmética por medio de la sostenibilidad y la digitalización

Presentado por Dow Cuidados Personales 25 de agosto, 2022, 12:00 horas EDT Regístrate ahora > Sostenibilidad y digitalización son tendencias que se convertirán en necesidades del mundo de los cuidados personales, impactando toda la cadena de valor. Cada vez más, … Continued

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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Joining Technology at Its Best: MMI Structural Simulation and Validation of Vibration Welded Polyamide Parts

Presented by DOMO Engineering Plastics September 15, 2022, at 8 a.m. EDT Register Now > Vibration welding of injection molded polyamide parts is a common practice when it comes to producing complex assemblies in many fields of application. To increase … Continued

Paints & Coatings

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Early Hot Block Resistance in Near-Zero VOC Formulations Without Fluorosurfactants

Presented by EPS Materials August 30, 2022, at 1 p.m. CDT Register Now > Maintaining block resistance in a near-zero VOC formulation space is a key requirement for both interior and exterior topcoats. Rapid anti-block development allows a faster return … Continued

Household and Industrial Cleaners

UPCOMING WEBINAR: “Concentrate” on Product Performance

Presented by Stepan Company September 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. EDT Register Now > Are you looking for ways to improve your product’s cleaning performance and sustainability profile by creating a high-performing concentrate? Many formulators run into challenges such as … Continued

Food, Beverage & Nutrition

The Challenges and Solutions to Formulating with Stevia

Recorded on August 13, 2020 Presented by Acme-Hardesty The demand for natural, high intensity sweeteners that facilitate calorie reduction of finished products continues to rise. With sugar reduction as a key priority across the globe, product launches with stevia have … Continued

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Hydrogen-powered vehicles: Is the third time the charm?

By Dr. Yulia Sosa KEY CONCEPTS • Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2- ICEs) are not new technologies, but it is the first time they are going into mass production with multiple units already … Continued

Bio-Based Feedstocks Driving Sustainable Materials Development

Plastics processors and brand owners are keen to reduce the carbon footprint of their products and have various tools at their disposal to attempt to do so. One increasingly popular approach involves finding ways to substitute bio-based materials for the … Continued

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New Material Solutions for Improving Lightweighting, Sustainability, Performance and Design Innovation of Consumer Electronics

Presented by DuPont Mobility & Materials Recorded on June 29, 2022 As technology advances, consumers are demanding ever-lighter, portable and stylish consumer electronic devices. To address consumers’ needs and industrial challenges, consumer electronics companies are seeking innovative solutions that can … Continued

Future Devices: How Design and Materials Help Meet Emerging Needs and Sustainability Goals

Presented by Covestro – Engineering Plastics Recorded on June 23, 2022 The growing need for device design with a lower carbon footprint and the reduction of Healthcare waste are emerging drivers that are prompting designers and engineers to reconsider materials … Continued

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