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Top Cosmetic Trends 2022Top Cosmetic Trends 20222022, like the two years before, has been challenging for all industries, including the personal care and cosmetic sector. But, … Read more →
Tools for Consultants and At-Home WorkersTools for Consultants and At-Home WorkersOriginally, I wrote this article specifically for consultants, but there weren’t the number of people working from home in 2015 … Read more →
A Sticky Situation: Epoxies and CurativesA Sticky Situation: Epoxies and CurativesOriginal article date: Nov. 1, 2019 Updated May 11, 2022 Epoxy resins have many applications, including metal coatings, electronics/electrical components, electrical insulators, … Read more →
Navigating Global Supply Chain IssuesNavigating Global Supply Chain IssuesCurrent global supply chain shortages have impacted all industries, and the personal care industry has not been exempted. The formulator … Read more →
Formulating with LuteinFormulating with LuteinLutein is an up-and-comer in the food formulation industry. Many people know of lutein as a component of egg yolks … Read more →
If You Can’t Stand the Heat,  Formulate Better Fire-Resistant CoatingsIf You Can’t Stand the Heat, Formulate Better Fire-Resistant Coatings Fire and heat can severely damage materials and structures. Specially formulated coatings can moderate fire damage in two ways, fire … Read more →
Hydrogen-powered vehicles: Is the third time the charm?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 … Read more →

Recent Articles

Paint & Coatings

Chemistry of Ambient Cure Epoxy Resins and Hardeners

March 30, 2022 By Ron Lewarchik

A common ambient cure two-component paint chemistry involves the reaction of an epoxy resin with that of an amine … [Read More...]

Plastics

Super Strong: MIT Researchers Develop a New Type of Lightweight Plastic and a Novel, Plant-Based Composite

April 27, 2022 By Bob Grace

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology continue to innovate when it comes to creating new materials. … [Read More...]

Food, Beverage & Nutrition

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Milk Protein Concentrate 70: Applications, Market, and Challenges

April 6, 2022 By Gavin Van De Walle

Milk protein concentrates (MPCs) and milk protein isolates (MPIs) are high-quality protein sources derived from … [Read More...]

Personal Care & Cosmetics

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Instant Skin Tighteners

April 6, 2022 By George Deckner

Very few skincare products excite consumers or provide the immediately noticeable skin appearance benefits of instant … [Read More...]

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Jamie Marchetti
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Mathieu Guerville
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Michael Sepe
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Ron Lewarchik
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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

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