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Formulating Natural Personal Care Products – An Update

By Priscilla Taylor | September 21, 2022

Since the earlier version of this article was published in 2014, the US Natural Personal Care market has grown exponentially and is forecast to continue its growth in the coming years. The projection is that the US market size will … Continued

UPCOMING WEBINAR: The Rise of Cleanical Beauty

By Emily Farr | September 7, 2022

Presented by Acme Hardesty Co. October 5, 2022, at 11 a.m. EDT Register Now > Consumers have grown increasingly frustrated in recent years over the choice between natural skin care products or products that are proven effective. With consumers voicing … Continued

Finding solutions for 1,4-dioxane-free cleaning formulation and compliance challenges

By Paid Content | September 7, 2022

By: Allison Hunter, Technical Services Manager, Global Solution Centers Univar Solutions Cleaning product manufacturers are on high alert since New York regulators have enforced the reduction of 1,4-dioxane levels, effectively banning all but trace amounts of this potentially harmful ingredient to … Continued

Guar Gum: Instability & Alternatives, Part 2

By Jill Frank | September 7, 2022

Original article date: April 11, 2014 by Jill Frank Updated Sept. 9, 2022 by Gavin Van De Walle Guar gum is an important ingredient used for many food and beverage product applications. Unfortunately, price volatility and ingredient scarcity have become … Continued

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UPCOMING WEBINAR: KAFFOIL™ THE NEW ARGAN OIL

Presented by Kaffe Bueno November 1, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. EDT Register Now > KAFFOIL™ is the upcycled lipid extract derived from coffee by-products produced by Kaffe Bueno since 2019. After years of development, Kaffe Bueno is launching KAFFOIL-R™, a … Continued

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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Enhancing Manufacture and Design of Surgical Equipment

Presented by Avient Corporation October 26, 2022, at 11 a.m. EDT Register Now > The surgical and medical equipment market continues to evolve, influenced by such trends as a drive for disposables, or smaller tools being required for surgeries. As … Continued

Paints & Coatings

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Functional Silicone Additives for Easy-to-Clean Coatings

Presented by Momentive Performance Materials October 20, 2022, at 10 a.m. EDT Register Now > Non-staining, easy-to-clean, or self-cleaning coatings are highly desired for residential and commercial buildings, public transportation, and automotive applications. Silicone polymers are well known for their … 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

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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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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Sustainable and Foamable Hytrel^® Solutions for Sporting Goods, Automotive Applications, and Beyond

Presented by DuPont Mobility & Materials September 22, 2022, at 9 a.m. EDT Register Now > How will designers who rely on polymer foams for sporting goods, automotive components, and more achieve sustainable development goals? In this webinar, DuPont experts … Continued

UPCOMING WEBINAR: Covestro Expands its Healthcare RE Portfolio to Continue Helping You Meet Your Sustainability Goals

Presented by Covestro – Polycarbonates September 27, 2022, at 9 a.m. EDT Register Now > Global sustainability challenges call for a fundamental paradigm shift in business models. Climate change, disturbed ecosystems and scarce resources for a growing world population could … Continued

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