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How Chemical Surfactant Developers Can Adapt to the Rise of Bio-based Alternatives

September 27, 2024
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Surfactants are hard-working and versatile chemical compounds, making a diverse array of end-use products possible. While laymen may be more familiar with the subclass “emulsifier,” surfactants (also called surface active agents) comprise materials that reduce the surface tension between two chemicals, not just between oil and water (as emulsifiers do). They help create wetting agents […]

The Top Challenges in Developing Specialty Chemicals (and How to Overcome Them)

September 11, 2024
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The market for specially formulated chemicals that improve safety, enhance sustainability, boost performance, and more is primed for strong global growth over the long term. However, to find lasting success, entrants may face a handful of obstacles particular to this sector of chemical manufacturing. A seasoned partner like Seatex with premium experience, quality management, and […]

What Is Driving the Development of Specialty Chemicals?

August 13, 2024
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As a global market that is projected to be pushing $1 trillion by 2030, specialty chemicals are undeniably on the rise. These molecules and formulations are distinguished from traditional or commodity chemicals by their specific uses, being employed in everything from seat belts to astronaut cameras, from makeup to medicine. As we take a look […]

How Technical Support Can Optimize Chemical Formulations for Better Performance

July 22, 2024
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There are several hurdles your business may encounter when looking to develop a new chemical product, including stringent regulations, the demands of safety, and the complexities of the formulation process. Technical support from an experienced chemical manufacturing partner can be an invaluable asset in overcoming these challenges. With our own in-house technical team, Seatex is […]

How Stricter VOC Regulations Can Lead to Specialty Chemical Innovation

June 18, 2024
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Necessity is the mother of invention, and the need for innovation in the world of specialty chemicals is great right now. With regulations tightening on volatile organic compounds (VOCs), businesses that make products containing VOCs or that release VOCs in their processes will have to adapt. Seatex is an experienced chemical manufacturer that can help […]

Behind the Scenes: The Journey of a Specialty Chemical from Concept to Commercialization

May 31, 2024
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In the highly competitive, complex market of specialty chemicals, the development process is much more directly tied to profitability than for commodity chemicals, which benefit more from bulk transactions and streamlined logistics. We describe the path a specialty chemical may take below but the journey of your surfactant, industrial cleaner, fragrance, or specialty polymer can […]

Safer Roads Ahead: Advancements in Automobile Safety through Specialty Chemicals

April 05, 2024
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Despite buzzy headlines about new auto tech such as fully autonomous driving and onboard biometrics, surveys reveal that year after year, safety is one of car buyers’ top priorities. As a result, automakers continue innovating new features into their cars to better protect drivers, passengers, and even pedestrians. In many cases, the specialty chemicals inside […]

Clean Water, Clear Solutions: Specialty Chemicals in Water Treatment Processes

March 15, 2024
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More than 99% of all the water on Earth is unusable by humans. With such a scarce resource, effective cleaning methods are vital to ensure what little freshwater there is is free from contaminants. Specialty chemicals are one such tool we have at our disposal. At Seatex, our knowledge and experience helps customers develop and […]

Innovations in Construction: Specialty Chemicals Revolutionizing the Industry

February 19, 2024
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Few industries are as dependent on specialty chemicals as the construction industry. These high-performing formulations make structures safer, help them last longer, and allow them to be more comfortable for the people and animals that use them. They can do this on their own, or by adding them to conventional building materials. At Seatex, we […]

Collaboration in Developing and Commercializing Specialty Chemicals

December 20, 2023
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Specialty chemicals like those made here at Seatex play a crucial role in today’s marketplace. For the construction industry, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more, specialty chemicals help meet evolving consumer demands, ambitious sustainability goals, and tougher regulatory standards. The commercialization path is different than that of a commodity chemical, however. The need for […]

How Chemical Surfactant Developers Can Adapt to the Rise of Bio-based Alternatives

The Top Challenges in Developing Specialty Chemicals (and How to Overcome Them)

What Is Driving the Development of Specialty Chemicals?

How Technical Support Can Optimize Chemical Formulations for Better Performance

How Stricter VOC Regulations Can Lead to Specialty Chemical Innovation

Behind the Scenes: The Journey of a Specialty Chemical from Concept to Commercialization

Safer Roads Ahead: Advancements in Automobile Safety through Specialty Chemicals

Clean Water, Clear Solutions: Specialty Chemicals in Water Treatment Processes

Innovations in Construction: Specialty Chemicals Revolutionizing the Industry

Collaboration in Developing and Commercializing Specialty Chemicals

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