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WEBINAR: Replacing microplastics with biodegradable and sustainably sourced multifunctional cellulose
Presented by Sappi Biotech Recorded on February 29, 2024 Each year, over 42,000 tonnes of microplastics are released into the environment according to European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Microplastic are poorly biodegradable and remain in the environment for many decades, thus … Continued
Plastics
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Ask the Expert Series – Prospector® Hacks for Comparing Materials
Presented by UL Prospector® May 20, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EDT Register Now > The fourth session of our Ask the Expert webinar series focuses on how to use Prospector functionality to compare materials. Whether you are an experienced or … Continued
Paints & Coatings
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Keeping White Roofs White – A New Acrylic Latex for Reflective Roof Coatings with Improved Dirt Pickup Resistance.
Presented by EPS Materials May 15, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. CDT Register Now > Reflective roof coatings are used around the world to decrease the temperature of roofs, which can substantially enhance occupant comfort, lower cooling cost for building owners, … Continued
Household and Industrial Cleaners
WEBINAR: Defining the future of cleaning with Home Care surfactants
Presented by Dow Recorded on March 28, 2024 We don’t think you should have to sacrifice performance for sustainability, and neither should your customers. Cleaning is a weekly or even daily household chore for many consumers globally, Transforming cleaning into … Continued
Food, Beverage & Nutrition
WEBINAR: Research to Reality: Evidence of the PEA Solution
Presented by Gencor Recorded on March 21, 2024 Our worldwide partnerships provide sophisticated and rigorously tested ingredients, technologies, and extracts to enhance formulations and meet ever-changing health needs. Merging a pharma and scientific background with a deep appreciation of Ayurvedic … Continued
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Shaping the Future: Replacement Packaging Trends in Personal Care
By Staff
The personal care industry is experiencing a transformative shift as brands respond to the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. … [Read More...]
Plastics
Part 1: Biobased polymers for sustainable coatings and related applications
By Andy Pye
Part 1 – options and commercial sources In polymer chemistry, emulsion polymerization is a type of radical polymerization that usually starts with … [Read More...]
Paint & Coatings
The CIELAB System – the Method to Specify Colors of Coatings
Introduction Color is an important aesthetical aspect of coated objects. Different persons have different perceptions of a specific color. … [Read More...]
Household and Industrial Cleaners
New EU CLP hazard classes
By Guest Author
By Rebecca Pickering, Senior Regulatory Specialist, Supply Chain team, UL Solutions On Mar. 31 2023 the European Commission published a new … [Read More...]
Food, Beverage & Nutrition
New EU CLP hazard classes
By Guest Author
By Rebecca Pickering, Senior Regulatory Specialist, Supply Chain team, UL Solutions On Mar. 31 2023 the European Commission published a new … [Read More...]
Lubricants
New EU CLP hazard classes
By Guest Author
By Rebecca Pickering, Senior Regulatory Specialist, Supply Chain team, UL Solutions On Mar. 31 2023 the European Commission published a new … [Read More...]
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Shaping the Future: Replacement Packaging Trends in Personal Care
The personal care industry is experiencing a transformative shift as brands respond to the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. One of the key areas where this change is evident is in the adoption of replacement packaging. From biodegradable … Continued
The Art of Sensoriality in Beauty & Personal Care: Ingredients that Transform Everyday Routines
In the expansive realm of beauty and personal care, the notion of sensoriality stands as a crucial element, transcending the conventional boundaries of utility. Sensoriality, in this context, denotes the creation of products that transcend mere functionality to offer an … Continued
Webinars
WEBINAR: Replacing microplastics with biodegradable and sustainably sourced multifunctional cellulose
Presented by Sappi Biotech Recorded on February 29, 2024 Each year, over 42,000 tonnes of microplastics are released into the environment according to European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Microplastic are poorly biodegradable and remain in the environment for many decades, thus … Continued
WEBINAR: Cellulose as an alternative for PVOH in solid detergents: Better performance and ingredient compatibility from a natural resource
Presented by Sappi Biotech Recorded on February 28, 2024 Laundry detergent is one of the most used consumer products in the world. As such, it is responsible for a significant portion of logistic burdens and hard plastic packaging coming into … Continued