Colloidal chemistry

Integrity BioChem Announces First-of-its-Kind Surfactant to Improve Industrial Sustainability

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Integrity BioChem (IBC), a technology-driven company developing next-generation biopolymers, today announced the release of TegraSurf , a renewable line of water-based bio-based surfactants engineered for energy, mining, agricultural, water treatment and other industrial applications.

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  • Integrity BioChem (IBC), a technology-driven company developing next-generation biopolymers, today announced the release of TegraSurf , a renewable line of water-based bio-based surfactants engineered for energy, mining, agricultural, water treatment and other industrial applications.
  • TegraSurf functions as effectively as a synthetic (mineral oil-based) surfactant and is produced faster and at larger volumes with lower costs than other bio-based offerings in the market.
  • TegraSurf is used in formulations to reduce or replace leading non-ionic surfactants, such as nonylphenols and alcohol ethoxylates.
  • TegraSurf performs like a synthetic with all the environmental benefits of a bio-based surfactant its a game-changer in the biochemical industry.

Attack on Detergent Packets Ignores Decades of Evidence on Film Biodegradability

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

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    The information refutes criticisms questioning the materials biodegradability launched by the interest group Plastic Oceans International, which relies upon a severely flawed research article and ignores decades of peer-reviewed studies on these widely used chemistries.
  • ACIs newest resource depicts the process of how detergent packets biodegrade, ultimately helping consumers understand the science behind their products.
  • Material suppliers and brand owners test to the highest global standards of biodegradability using independent third-party laboratories to verify their claims, ACI noted.
  • Biodegradability of Polyvinyl Alcohol Based Film Used for Liquid Detergent Capsules, Tenside Surf.

Global Surfactant Market Outlook & Forecast Research Report 2021-2026 Featuring Prominent Players - BASF SE, The Lubrizol Corp, Evonik, Clariant, Arkema - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021

The "Surfactant Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Surfactant Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global surfactants market by revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4.80% during the period 2021-2026.
  • Increasing demand for agrochemicals and the surge in construction activities are contributing to significant growth for the market in the APAC region.
  • The growth of the market in China is bringing strength to the Chinese chemical industry, thus driving the overall growth of the surfactant industry.

Kane Biotech Expands its Wound Care and Surgical Portfolio with a coactiv+TM Antimicrobial Hydrogel

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kane Biotech Inc. announces plans to expand its wound care and surgical portfolio with an antimicrobial hydrogel based on its best-in-class coactiv+ technology.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kane Biotech Inc. announces plans to expand its wound care and surgical portfolio with an antimicrobial hydrogel based on its best-in-class coactiv+ technology.
  • Use of the coactiv+TM technology in wound care products will complement the companys disruptive DispersinB wound care product development efforts whilst enabling the pursuit of the simpler 510(k) regulatory route and potentially quicker market access.
  • Kane estimates the US market for wound care hydrogels to be approximately US$200M.
  • We are committed to getting our coactiv+TM technology in the hands of wound care professionals and their patients as quickly as possible.

Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Tetratherix™ Form Collaboration

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) has formally signed a collaborative agreement with Tetratherix, a company which produces Tetramatrix, a synthetic injectable hydrogel currently being clinically tested in a variety of biomedical applications.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) has formally signed a collaborative agreement with Tetratherix, a company which produces Tetramatrix, a synthetic injectable hydrogel currently being clinically tested in a variety of biomedical applications.
  • The unique and advantageous features of Tetramatrix offers the potential for further development into biocompatible, adhesive bioinks for deep tissue applications.
  • "This project will allow us to conduct world-class research in collaboration with TIBI to further expand our product pipeline in key therapeutic areas," said Ali Fathi, Tetratherix Founder and Director.
  • It is the hope that by optimizing the Tetramatrix bioinks, the TIBI researchers can help to translate them into viable biomedical applications.

G Water Introduces Novel, Organic Solution That Improves Lives

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

The ionic charge in the SalionicTM Solution enables unprecedented, deep, cell-level hydration and anti-microbial cleansing in one solution.

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  • The ionic charge in the SalionicTM Solution enables unprecedented, deep, cell-level hydration and anti-microbial cleansing in one solution.
  • SalionicTM Solution is made from a unique, carbon-based, carrier molecule that enables the solution to penetrate rapidly and deeply into the cell level.
  • To learn more about G Water and its SalionicTM Solution or to schedule a meeting with the founders, please contact Angie Kellen at [email protected] .
  • G Water is working with its legal team to find strategic partners and licensees for its SalionicTM Solution.

Worldwide Polymeric Adsorbents Industry to 2026 - Increasing Use in Separation and Purification Processes Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 2, 2021

This is mainly attributed to the increasing use of polymeric adsorbents for the separation of antibiotics, proteins, and other compounds from organic aqueous solutions in pharmaceutical applications.

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  • This is mainly attributed to the increasing use of polymeric adsorbents for the separation of antibiotics, proteins, and other compounds from organic aqueous solutions in pharmaceutical applications.
  • These polymers offer useful properties such as improved porosity, high durability, and more surface area compared to conventional adsorbents.
  • The increased use of polymeric adsorbents as an adsorption media in the growing food and beverage industry is expected to drive the regional growth.
  • Due to the aforementioned factors, the demand for polymeric adsorbents is expected to increase in the region during the forecast period.

Worldwide Dispersing Agents Industry to 2026 - Featuring Altana, Clariant and Arkema Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

The "Dispersing Agents Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Dispersing Agents Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global dispersing agents market to grow at a CAGR of around 5% during 2021-2026.
  • Dispersing agents or dispersants refer to chemical additives that are used to reduce the viscosity of an aqueous medium and allow suspension of solid material in it.
  • Further, continual developments in automotive and infrastructure sectors are also expected to enhance the demand of dispersing agents specifically in the paints and coating industry.

Sensitive Home Unveils National Online Destination, Bringing a New Level of Safety to Household Cleaning Products

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

In developing the line, Sensitive Home carefully curated every ingredient, analyzing any toxins that could be introduced during formulation.

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  • In developing the line, Sensitive Home carefully curated every ingredient, analyzing any toxins that could be introduced during formulation.
  • The outcome was 14 USDA Certified Biobased formulas that meet strict safety criteria for both human health and the environment.
  • Sensitive Home is a line of home cleaning products specifically designed for the sensitive among us.
  • Sensitive Home designs each of its 14 products with safe surfactants, careful processing and exceptional hygiene with the elimination of toxins down to the molecular level.

Grace Positions for Growth with Significant Investment in New East Chicago, Indiana Analytical Lab

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

The East Chicago location is one of Graces global manufacturing sites where the LUDOX colloidal silica brand is produced.

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  • The East Chicago location is one of Graces global manufacturing sites where the LUDOX colloidal silica brand is produced.
  • This substantial investment in the analytical lab comes as Grace continues to see enduring year-over-year growth of its flagship colloidal silica brand LUDOX.
  • Cited in over 35,000 patents, LUDOX colloidal silica still has considerable untapped potential for new and innovative uses.
  • This investment positions Grace at the forefront of ongoing innovation and accelerates our responsiveness to the evolving needs of our customers use of LUDOX in critical applications, said Sandra Wisniewski, President, Grace Materials Technologies.