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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Flavonoids in Food Products
Delve into food chemistry with flavanones, flavones, anthocyanins, and flavonols. Discover how these flavonoids shape taste and health benefits.
Stevia in the Food Industry
Stevia is a zero-calorie natural sweetener commonly used as a food additive. The sweetness of stevia comes from potent compounds called steviol glycosides.
Non-Nutritive Sweeteners Comparison
Non-nutritive sweeteners are used to sweeten food products without adding calories. Learn how aspartame, sucralose, acesulfame K, saccharin, and neotame compare.
Lecithin in the Food Industry
Lecithin describes a group of phospholipids with functional properties used in food formulation. Lecithin acts as an emulsifier, stabilizer, texturizer, and more.
Baker’s Yeast in the Food Industry
Baker’s yeast is used in the food industry as a leavening agent, starter culture, and source of protein, vitamins, and minerals for various baked products.
Powdered Cellulose in Food and Nutrition
Powdered cellulose is a versatile food additive that is used as an anticaking and bulking agent, humectant, stabilizer, thickener, and nutritional supplement.
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