Microbes such as bacteria and fungi can grow in wet paint in the container or on the dried coating. Awareness of the possible negative effects of microbes on coatings doesn’t solve the problem, so we need to find ways to prevent or correct contamination.Learn more! https://s.ul.com/3X1xfp7 #paintsandcoatings
UL Solutions Prospector
Professional Services
Overland Park, Kansas 5,042 followers
Safety. Science. Transformation.™
About us
UL Prospector® combines two sources of specialized raw material and ingredient information, Innovadex and IDES, into one powerful search engine for product developers and engineers. Offering accurate and reliable technical information for tens of thousands of products and the ability to connect with suppliers from around the world, Prospector is the fastest way to find nearly any kind of material or ingredient. From food ingredients and chemical additives to metals and plastics, formulators worldwide use Prospector to search and analyze technical product information. Physical property data, critical specifications, and compliance records, amongst other information, are all part of detailed product profiles in Prospector®. With daily database updates, the service is constantly adding to and refreshing its unequalled repository of technical product data. Supporting the mission of UL, Prospector enables product developers to accelerate their innovation process and improve the quality and safety of products for consumers everywhere.
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http://www.ulprospector.com
External link for UL Solutions Prospector
- Industry
- Professional Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- Chemical, Life Sciences and Food, Beverage & Nutrition Search Engine, Raw Material and Ingredient Marketing, Digital Media, Plastics and Plastic Additives, and personal care and cosmetics
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Several types of additives can be used in the dispersion process, in which solid particles are wetted, separated from each other and stabilized in a liquid. Learn more! https://s.ul.com/3WL579R #paintsandcoatings
The Differences between Wetting Agents and Dispersants
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In case you missed it! Now on-demand: Ask the Expert Series – Prospector® Hacks for Navigating Substances and Formulations https://s.ul.com/4fDnxSk #webinar #ondemand
WEBINAR: Ask the Expert Series – Prospector® Hacks for Navigating Substances and Formulations
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Plastic materials have a unique and important role to play in the medical field and with appropriate material selection, will continue to be used for the next generation of medical devices. Learn more! https://s.ul.com/3WLx7vh #plastics
New Developments in Medical Plastics – 2024 Update
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Learn what’s new and exciting in lip balm, lipstick formulations and color cosmetics, including what consumers want. https://s.ul.com/3y2Js4E #personalcare #lipbalm #lipstick #formulation #cosmetics
Exploring Trends in Lip Balm and Lipstick Formulation
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How to improve the outdoor durability of coatings by combining organic resins and polysiloxane. Learn more! https://s.ul.com/3S0KTr5 #paintsandcoatings
The Use of Polysiloxane to Improve Durability of Coatings
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French automotive supplier Forvia Group is taking steps to accelerate the development and delivery of recycled compounds for the automotive industry in North America. Learn more! https://s.ul.com/3zuXdt2 #automotive #sustainability
Forvia unit looks to boost supply of sustainable materials for the automotive sector
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From natural substitutes like honey and maple syrup to artificial sweeteners such as stevia and erythritol, there is a wide range of alternatives available to food formulators. Learn more! https://s.ul.com/4cHZiQG #sugar #alternatives #food
Exploring the Sweet Side: Formulating with Alternative Sugars
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Innovations in sunscreen formulation are paving the way for more effective, cosmetically elegant, and environmentally friendly products. Learn more! https://s.ul.com/3XOJLun #sunscreen #personalcare #formulation
Innovations in Sunscreen Formulation: Enhancing Sun Protection with Cutting-Edge Technology
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This article explores the various types of pigments used in the industry, focusing on organic and inorganic pigments, and discusses the best practices for incorporating them into paints and coatings. Learn more! https://s.ul.com/4cBeZcy #paintsandcoatings #pigments
Pigments in Paint and Coatings: An In-Depth Technical Overview
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