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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Gelatin in Personal Care Products
Gelatin is used in personal care products to enhance texture, elasticity, and stability. It acts as a thickener, binder, film-former, and emulsifier.
Industrial Uses of Chloromethyl Ethyl Ether
Chloromethyl ethyl ether is used as a solvent, alkylating agent, and intermediate in producing certain chemicals, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
Guar Gum in Food and Nutrition Products
Dive into the chemistry and properties of guar gum, a natural food additive commonly used to thicken and stabilize food formulations.
Ferrocyanide in Personal Care
Ferrocyanide is commonly used in cosmetics as a colorant and anti-caking agent. One of the most notable forms is ferric ferrocyanide, or Prussian blue.
Rosemary Extract in Food and Nutrition
Rosemary extract is a broad-spectrum antioxidant. Its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties make it a valuable ingredient for food formulations.
Sodium Bicarbonate in Food & Nutrition
Dive into sodium bicarbonate’s usage in food & nutrition. Learn about its production, applications, health impacts, and safety in our detailed article.
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