Preservatives are substances or chemicals added to drugs, food, beverages, paints, cosmetics, and wood, in order to prevent microbial growth and undesirable changes in terms of both, physical and chemical properties. Preservatives are of two kinds, namely natural and synthetic, both of which are ... Read more

Blowing agents are light in weight, heat insulation, and electrical induction chemical substances that are used to generate the gas that is used in expanding of plastics, rubber, and ceramics to create foam. The global blowing agents are expected to witness substantial growth owing to increasing ... Read more

Polyphenylene ether (PPE) is produced by oxidative polycondensation of 2,6-dimethylphenol in the presence of a copper amine catalyst. It is a thermoplastic, linear, and non-crystalline polyether. These compounds possess high surface tension and therefore, its tendency to wet metal surfaces is ... Read more

Potassium formate, also known as potassium salt of formic acid is a white solid powder, which forms brine solution and low crystallization temperature. This is a non-hazardous element, which has a pH score of 8.5 in a 10% solution. It offers various performance benefits over other traditional ... Read more

Petroleum waxes are soft colorless solids obtained from petroleum. Petroleum waxes are of three types, namely paraffin wax, microcrystalline wax, and petroleum jelly. Although these waxes are slightly translucent, addition of some chemicals can impart color to these waxes. It is tasteless and ... Read more

Sodium perborate (NaH2BO4) is an anhydrous solid material, which is white in color, soluble in water and, is odorless. On the basis of number of water molecules present, it is crystallized in three different forms including tetrahydrate, trihydrate, and monohydrate. It is produced from the ... Read more

Fertilizers are either organic or non-organic material that is in granular form or in liquid form and are used to stimulate growth of plants/crops. Three main ingredients in the fertilizers support growth of crops are nitrogen (N), potassium (K), and phosphorous (P). In fertilizer mixtures, one ... Read more

The global BIPV roofing market size is expected to witness potential gains in the future, and register a significant CAGR of 14.65 % over the forecast period (2019 - 2027).The market was valued at US$ 2.4 billion in 2016, and is estimated to reach US$ 37.26 billion by 2027.

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Succinic acid, also known as succinate is present in the tissues of animals and plants, where it plays a key role in the metabolic process. The name succinic acid is derived from the Latin ‘succinum’, meaning amber, and earlier it was also known as "spirit of amber." Succinic acid is either ... Read more