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Pigments and Food Lakes

Pigments and Food Lakes

by Caleb Technical | Apr 8, 2021 | Cosmetics, Healthcare, inks, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Pigments

The term Lake is derived from the Arabic word lac; from the lac beetle. Lakes are formed by the precipitation of a pigment with a salt, resulting in an oil-dispersible compound that can be easily mixed with a dry medium. For example, aluminium-based lakes are pigments...
The Future of Matting Agents

The Future of Matting Agents

by Caleb Technical | Mar 11, 2021 | Biomedical Engineering, Chemicals and Additives, Coatings, Healthcare, inks, Matting Agents, Medical Devices, Paint, Pigments

When light is reflected from a surface, our eyes instinctively categorise it according to its gloss. A mirrored, or highly polished, surface has a high gloss as it exhibits regular reflection where the rays of light are reflected in parallel. On the contrary, a matte...
The Future of Shellac

The Future of Shellac

by Caleb Technical | Dec 28, 2020 | Biomedical Engineering, Cosmetics, Healthcare, OFET, Perfume, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Resins, Shellac, Uncategorized

Shellac is a natural resin made from the secretions of the lac beetle. It is primarily cultivated in India, where it is harvested from trees. It is a natural thermoplastic; a material that is soft and flows under pressure when heated but becomes rigid at room...
What is Glycerine

What is Glycerine

by Caleb Technical | Oct 25, 2020 | Chemicals and Additives, Cosmetics, Glycerine, Healthcare, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals

Glycerine, formally known as Glycerol, is a natural organic compound made from animal fat or extracted from plant oils, such as coconut or olive. It has a liquid texture which is transparent, colourless and odourless. It is a natural humectant which means it has the...

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