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Meller Optics Introduces High-Purity Microlux Optical Polishing Abrasives for Grinding, Lapping & Polishing all Materials

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Meller Optics, Inc. has introduced a line of high purity, petroleum-free alumina abrasive powders that are ready to mix with ionized water for use with all hard and soft optical materials.

Key Points: 
  • Capable of producing finishes to 10-5 scratch-dig, two ultrapure grades are offered: Microlux-R for aggressive grinding of hard materials and Microlux-RZ for ultra-fine polishing of soft materials.
  • Meller Microlux Powders come in seven particle sizes from 0.05 to 3.0 microns for mixing with ionized water and application directly to optics mounted on spot blocks.
  • Capable of producing finishes to 10-5 scratch-dig, two ultrapure grades are offered: Microlux-R for aggressive grinding of hard materials and Microlux-RZ for ultra-fine polishing of soft materials.
  • Meller Microlux-R Powders have large agglomerated particles for aggressive grinding and lapping that break down under pressure for final polishing and are 99.98% pure.

Study Shows Nasal Powder Epinephrine Provides Superior Stability to EpiPens

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Monday, February 12, 2024

MILWAUKEE, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nasal powder formulations of epinephrine demonstrated superior stability and comparable plasma exposure to EpiPens according to new research being presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nasal powder formulations of epinephrine demonstrated superior stability and comparable plasma exposure to EpiPens according to new research being presented at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
  • In the study, proprietary amorphous powder formulations were developed using spray-drying, and the stability of those formulations was evaluated under accelerated conditions and compared to the EpiPen.
  • Powder formulations of epinephrine were rapidly absorbed with comparable plasma levels to EpiPens reached within about 5-10 minutes.
  • The findings suggest nasal powder formulations of epinephrine demonstrated superior stability and comparable plasma exposure to EpiPens, making them an effective treatment option for patients.

Bleaching Agent Market Report 2024: Global Trends, Forecasts and Competitive Analysis to 2030 Featuring BASF, Aditya Birla Chemicals, Evonik, Solvay, and Akzonobel - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

The "Bleaching Agent Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Bleaching Agent Market Report: Trends, Forecast and Competitive Analysis to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global Bleaching agent market is expected to reach an estimated $1.1 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 5.3% from 2024 to 2030.
  • The future of the global bleaching agent market looks promising with opportunities in the food & beverage, pulp & paper, textile, and household laundering markets.
  • With these strategies bleaching agent companies cater increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base.

Dietary supplements and protein powders fall under a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products that necessitate caveats and caution

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The marketing of dietary supplements has been quite effective, with 77% of Americans reporting feeling that the supplement industry is trustworthy.

Key Points: 
  • The marketing of dietary supplements has been quite effective, with 77% of Americans reporting feeling that the supplement industry is trustworthy.
  • A 2024 study found that approximately 1 in 10 adolescents have used nonprescribed weight loss and weight control products, including dietary supplements.
  • The unregulated market of dietary supplements is setting consumers up to be misled and potentially seriously harmed by these products.

The wild west

  • Some of these products are labeled as dietary supplements but are anything but.
  • Products containing kratom, a substance with opioidlike effects, which are sold over the counter in many gas stations, claim to be herbal supplements but are mislabeled.
  • Under a 1994 law, dietary supplements are classified as food, not as drugs.

The FDA is cracking down

  • In August 2021, the FDA cracked down on some of these weight loss products because of the presence of undeclared drugs.
  • While the FDA may take further action beyond the recalls, the agency acknowledged that it is not able to test every weight loss supplement for contamination with drugs.
  • Some weight loss supplements may have FDA warnings on them.

Eating disorders

  • People who have eating disorders often suffer related health issues such as bone loss, osteoporosis and vitamin deficiencies.
  • Diet pill and supplement use has also been associated with increased risk for developing eating disorders and disordered eating, as well as low self-esteem, depression and substance use.
  • While dietary supplements do not solely cause eating disorders or disordered eating, they are one contributing factor that may be addressed with preventive measures and regulations.

The allure of protein powders and fitness supplements

  • Protein powders and other fitness supplements also have wide appeal.
  • But a growing problem in boys is the use of fitness supplements such as protein powder and creatine products, a compound that supplies energy to the muscles.
  • Protein powders make claims of building lean muscles, while creatine boasts providing energy for short-term, intense exercise.

Possible solutions

  • One proposed regulation by researchers at Harvard University includes taxing dietary supplements whose labels tout weight loss benefits.
  • Another policy recommendation involves banning the sale of dietary supplements and other weight loss products to protect minors from these underregulated and potentially dangerous products.


The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Introducing Old Spice Total Body Deodorant for 24/7 Freshness from Pits to Toes and Down Below

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240201944022/en/
    Old Spice unveils new Total Body Deodorant for 24/7 freshness from pits to toes and down below.
  • Body odor can negatively impact men’s daily lives and none of these solutions treat body odor at the source.
  • Old Spice’s NEW Total Body Deodorant collection is dermatologist-tested with aluminum-free formulas available in three invigorating forms: Total Body deodorant spray, Total Body deodorant cream, and Total Body deodorant stick.
  • Old Spice Total Body Deodorant has been formulated with a blend of minerals and skin-friendly ingredients that fight odor-causing bacteria and it’s gentle enough to use all over.”
    The Total Body Deodorant collection includes:
    Total Body Spray: A refreshingly cool spray that allows for touchless and broad application across the body.

Explore the Missing Links of Beauty, Skin, Hair and Joint Wellness, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Join us for a Virtual Valentine's Event you won't want to miss!

Key Points: 
  • Attendees will gain insights into the connections between beauty, skin, hair and joint wellness.
  • The featured speakers will discuss how to match trending product concepts to innovative and science-based ingredients, and more.
  • Connect the science of building blocks for joint mobility and beauty offering formulators and marketers a unique opportunity.
  • Explore the top demands from consumers for joint health and beauty formulations and how a single formulation can address both bone/joint health and hair/skin/nails in this insightful webinar.

Labelmaster Announces Distribution Partnership with CurTec

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Labelmaster , the leading provider of products, services and technology for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous materials (hazmat), today announced it has expanded its packaging business by offering a robust assortment of CurTec high-performance plastic containers, drums and pails .

Key Points: 
  • Labelmaster , the leading provider of products, services and technology for the safe and compliant transport of dangerous goods (DG) and hazardous materials (hazmat), today announced it has expanded its packaging business by offering a robust assortment of CurTec high-performance plastic containers, drums and pails .
  • As a premier North American distributor for CurTec, Labelmaster now offers the broadest assortment of UN-certified containers, which are designed to securely fill, store, and transport a wide variety of hazmat solids and powders.
  • Click here to see the CurTec packaging solutions available from Labelmaster.
  • “Labelmaster is committed to addressing the increasingly complex supply chain needs of dangerous goods shippers by providing a wide range of innovative packaging,” said John Glaser, director, packaging development, Labelmaster.

OneD Battery Sciences and Koch Modular Partner for the Large-Scale Production of Silicon-Graphite Anode Materials for Next-Generation EV Batteries

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

OneD Battery Sciences (“OneD”), the leader in silicon anode technologies for EV batteries, and Koch Modular Process Systems, LLC (Koch Modular), a global leader in process engineering design and modular construction, today announced their strategic partnership centered on enabling large-scale production of silicon-graphite anode materials for the next generation of affordable electric vehicles (EV).

Key Points: 
  • OneD Battery Sciences (“OneD”), the leader in silicon anode technologies for EV batteries, and Koch Modular Process Systems, LLC (Koch Modular), a global leader in process engineering design and modular construction, today announced their strategic partnership centered on enabling large-scale production of silicon-graphite anode materials for the next generation of affordable electric vehicles (EV).
  • OneD and Koch Modular are currently designing the first integrated North American plant to produce 20,000 tons of silicon-graphite anode material per year, enough for the batteries of about 1,000,000 EVs annually.
  • “Koch Modular is the right partner to quickly increase the production scale and reduce the costs of silicon anode materials,” said Vincent Pluvinage , Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder, OneD Battery Sciences.
  • Both silane and EV-grade graphite are now considered critical materials for the EV supply chains in the USA and Europe.

Joint research collaboration with Chemical Microscopy, LLC featured in the "Improving Product Quality & Material Understanding" special issue of Pharmaceutical Research

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Friday, January 26, 2024

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Research for low-dose therapeutics is a growing trend as promising new highly potent therapeutic agents are developed. Compounds deemed "highly potent" in pharmaceutical pipelines today describe nearly half of all market approved products and half of the small molecules currently advancing in clinical studies. Therefore, understanding how to achieve blend and content uniformity during powder mixing steps is critical in the design of robust low-dose solid dosage drug products, and yet remains a challenge for conventional blending technologies to reliably achieve this essential critical quality attribute.

Key Points: 
  • Original research article advances understanding of resonant acoustic mixing technology for rapidly achieving uniformity in ultra low-dose powder blends with challenging particle morphologies.
  • WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Research for low-dose therapeutics is a growing trend as promising new highly potent therapeutic agents are developed.
  • Compounds deemed "highly potent" in pharmaceutical pipelines today describe nearly half of all market approved products and half of the small molecules currently advancing in clinical studies.
  • This work is published in a recent special issue of Pharmaceutical Research dedicated to Professor Kenneth R. Morris.

brelixi® Introduces Fast-Acting + Flavorless Functional Powders In CBD And THC Formats

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a pioneering move that epitomizes brelixi®'s commitment to innovation, the nano-cannabis company is shaking up the scene with the launch of its flavorless + functional fast-acting powders. Available in both THC and CBD formats, this release marks a significant stride toward merging the wellness and cannabis industries.

Key Points: 
  • Available in both THC and CBD formats, this release marks a significant stride toward merging the wellness and cannabis industries.
  • brelixi's flavorless + functional fast-acting powders empower consumers to enjoy the benefits of functional ingredients and cannabis however they'd prefer.
  • These flavorless powders use advanced nano-emulsification for optimized cannabinoid absorption, ensuring increased bioavailability and rapid onset of effects.
  • For relaxation, brelixi's flavorless CBD nano powder provides 20 mgs of CBD per serving, with 30 servings per jar (600 mg) available for $59.99.