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Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate – bubbles and foam
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) continues to be the darling of manufacturers of household products because it’s inexpensive and an effective foam builder, helping to produce the bubbles that consumers associate with greater cleaning...
Fructooligosaccharides – The INULIN alternative
With major shortages of INULIN, could you consider Fructooligosaccharides as an alternative? While FOS is commonly added to beverages, syrups, and foods, as a sweetener, there are also many benefits of consuming FOS...
Amphoacetates – the gentler choice
Contact Dermatitis or skin irritation is a common problem that afflicts many and a typical cause can be hidden inside your skin care products. Answering the call for a milder and more thoughtful alternative are the range of Amphoacetates...
Sodium Metabisulphite – up, up and away.
Appearing as a white crystalline or powder solid with a slight sulphur odour, this compound has many major and niche uses with applications set to soar. In 2016 global Sodium Metabisulphite production was a little under 2 million tons and...
Formic Acid – Limitless Potential
From the days when Formic Acid was long considered a chemical compound of only minor industrial interest to today when it finds increasing use as a preservative and antibacterial in livestock feed, the demand and potential for Formic Acid...
Fresh summer fruit harvest and post-harvest looms
It’s that time of year again when Australia’s fresh summer fruit is beginning to show up in wholesalers and supermarkets across the country. Apricots, plums, peaches and nectarines in particular, which the Australian horticulture...
Chelated-Iron – Greener and stronger
The global market for Chelated-Iron is largely driven by the challenges faced in the horticulture and agriculture sectors. The problem is not that iron isn’t present in the soil. The problem is its bioavailability, or its ability to be...
Knowledge is integral to nut success
The tree nut industry in Australia accounts for nearly 40% of all Australian horticultural exports. This is dominated by Almond production which represents more than 50% of the total area planted at 44000 hectares. The Iconic native...
Stearic Acid – Soaps, candles, batteries and playing cards?
Emulsifier, lubricant, used in ointments, lotions, emollients, and more. Stearic Acids versatility might surprise you. The word “stear” is a Greek word meaning “tallow,” once upon a time saturated fatty acid were largely derived...
