Sustainable Water-Based Coatings
With global sustainability becoming a focused effort across the world, the coatings industry is moving towards advancing water-based coatings by incorporating heavy-metal free corrosion inhibitors.
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Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate in Personal Care Products
Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate (ASH) is used in body care products, especially antiperspirants and deodorants to reduce sweat and bacteria.
Alpha Tocopherol in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Alpha-tocopherol is the most potent naturally-occurring scavenger of reactive oxygen and nitrogen, making it a highly effective antioxidant.
Avobenzone in Personal Care Products
Avobenzone is a UVA chemical sunscreen that is effective but prone to rapid degradation. It’s commonly combined with other UV-absorbing ingredients.
Comparing Sugar Alcohols: Maltitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol, and Xylitol
Compare the properties, functionality, and uses of common sugar alcohols in food products, including maltitol, erythritol, sorbitol, and xylitol.
Maltodextrin in Food Products
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide molecular compound used to thicken, stabilize, and sweeten food products.
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Magnesium Carbonate in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Magnesium Carbonate is often used in personal care products as a bulking agent, mattifier, and oil-absorber. It’s also highly effective in fragrance absorption.
Oleic Acid in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Oleic Acid is the most common fatty acid found in nature. It’s used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Homosalate in Personal Care Products
Homosalate is an oil-soluble chemical sun-blocking agent that absorbs UVB radiation. It’s commonly used in formulations of high-SPF sunscreen products.
Black Carrot in Food and Nutrition Products
Black carrot is renowned for its antioxidants and is commonly used for its nutritional and sensory properties in the food industry.
Magnesium Carbonate in Food and Beverage Products
Magnesium carbonate is a highly versatile mineral that performs a variety of important functions in food and beverage products.
Benzoic Acid in Personal Care
Benzoic acid is a popular preservative in personal care products, thanks to its excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties.
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Guar Gum in Personal Care Products
Guar gum is a complex carbohydrate with natural origins and functional properties that improve the texture and stability of cosmetics and personal care products.
Silica in Personal Care Products
Silica is a natural mineral that has found widespread use in personal care formulations for its oil-absorbing, thickening, volumizing, and exfoliating properties.
Calcium Carbonate in Personal Care Products
Calcium carbonate is a white mineral that serves as an opacifying agent, colorant, bulking agent, abrasive, buffering agent, and filler in personal care products.
Polyols (Sugar Alcohols) in Personal Care Products
Polyols, or sugar alcohols, offer skincare benefits. They can act as humectants, emollients, texture enhancers, solvents, and lubricants in personal care products.
Zinc Gluconate in Food & Nutrition
Zinc gluconate, a mineral vital for health, is an easily absorbed, tasteless form of zinc commonly used in food and nutrition products as a supplement.
Potassium Bicarbonate in Food and Nutrition
Explore the fascinating chemistry of potassium bicarbonate, a mineral commonly used as an additive and nutrient in the food and nutrition industry.
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