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Waterless Manufacturing – Can the Chemical Industry Thrive Without Water?

Chemical Manufacturing

Waterless Manufacturing – Can the Chemical Industry Thrive Without Water?

Water has always been central to chemical production. It runs reactions, cools equipment, cleans machines, and mixes reactants. It’s been abundant, affordable, and essential. But that era is soon ending: Can we reimagine chemical manufacturing without depending on water?

What are Pyriproxyfen Technical's uses and side effects?

What are Pyriproxyfen Technical's uses and side effects?

Pyriproxyfen is a potent insect growth regulator that interferes with the immature stage of growth of most pests by mimicking their juvenile hormones. It controls immature pest stages by disrupting the life cycle of the pest and prevents larvae and nymphs from maturing into reproducing adults. Because of these unique

Halquinol Alternatives: Pros and Cons

Halquinol Alternatives: Pros and Cons

Halquinol 60 is widely used in poultry and swine feed for its broad-spectrum antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiprotozoal properties. However, the current regulatory restrictions are a major driver for seeking alternatives. The European Union and the United States have already banned its use due to the lack of data on an

What are Halquinol's uses and side effects?

What are Halquinol's uses and side effects?

Halquinol is a feed additive that promotes growth and controls livestock infections. It has broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and works by inhibiting microbial enzymes, suppressing gut bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. This makes Halquinol an essential veterinary medicine, especially for poultry and pigs. It was first used in the 1960s to control

Beyond Carbon Neutral – Can Industrial Chemistry Go Carbon-Negative?

Green Chemistry

Beyond Carbon Neutral – Can Industrial Chemistry Go Carbon-Negative?

Industrial chemistry offers faster, scalable solutions. It captures CO₂ from the air and transforms it into everyday materials like fuels, plastics, cement, etc. Explore how industrial chemistry can help us become carbon-negative.

Trade Wars & Tariffs – A Turning Point for Indian Specialty Chemicals?

Specialty Chemicals

Trade Wars & Tariffs – A Turning Point for Indian Specialty Chemicals?

The Trump administration has imposed a universal 10% tariff on all imports to the US. While almost every major country, including India, has been subject to this increased tariff, the impact on China has been massive.

Clothianidin Alternatives with Pros and Cons

Clothianidin Alternatives with Pros and Cons

Clothianidin is an extremely effective insecticide and is used in many parts of Asia, Europe and the US. However, it is under growing scrutiny due to significant environmental concerns. The European Union has already banned outdoor use due to its negative impact on pollinators and aquatic ecosystems in 2018, while

What are Clothianidin's uses and side effects?

What are Clothianidin's uses and side effects?

Clothianidin is a neonicotinoid insecticide developed by Takeda Chemical Industries and Bayer AG in the late 1990s. It is modelled after nicotine acting as an agonist of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in an insect’s central nervous system, causing overstimulation, paralysis, and death and is widely used in agriculture for its

Flubendiamide’s uses and side effects

What are Flubendiamide’s uses and side effects?

Flubendiamide is a synthetic insecticide that was first introduced in the late 2000s. It was jointly developed by Japanese and German manufacturers and appears as a white crystalline powder. Farmers use the Flubendiamide 20 WG formulation on a wide range of crops, including field crops like corn, cotton, and tobacco,

Flubendiamide Alternatives

Flubendiamide Alternatives: Pros and Cons

Flubendiamide’s effect on invasive destructive worms like armyworms, bollworms, borers, and loopers with low impact on beneficial insects makes it a “silver bullet” insecticide. However, many adaptable pests like diamondback moth have been seen to develop resistance against Flubendiamide in just 18 months of application. Many cases of such

From Diabetes to Weight Loss – The Accidental Rise of GLP-1 Drugs

Pharma Industry

From Diabetes to Weight Loss – The Accidental Rise of GLP-1 Drugs

A few diabetes drugs to help blood sugar levels, fundamentally forms of GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy, among others, have accidentally become the most sought-after weight loss medications.

Invisible Electronics – The Chemistry Behind Lighter, Thinner & Smarter Tech

Invisible Electronics – The Chemistry Behind Lighter, Thinner & Smarter Tech

Thanks to advancements in chemistry and engineering, modern electronics are becoming thinner, lighter, and smarter than ever before. The secret behind invisible electronics lies in special materials that make them thin, flexible, and see-through.

Itraconazole’s uses and side effects

What are Itraconazole’s uses and side effects?

Itraconazole treats systemic and superficial fungal infections as an antifungal agent. It works well against dermatophytes, yeasts, and molds, making it preferable for oral and injectable treatments of onychomycosis, aspergillosis, and candidiasis. In addition to pharmaceuticals, Itraconazole is prevalently used in industries such as agriculture, biotechnology, and personal care. While

Itraconazole Alternatives

Itraconazole Alternatives: Advantages and Side Effects

Itraconazole is a synthetic triazole antifungal agent first used in the 1980s. Its broad-spectrum activity makes it viable for preventing and treating fungal infections. The drug also serves a wide range of use cases, from treating superficial skin conditions to life-threatening systemic mycoses.

Fragrance 2.0 – How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining Perfumery

Fragrance 2.0 – How Artificial Intelligence is Redefining Perfumery

In May 2019, a leading Brazilian beauty and perfume brand, O Boticário, introduced two new fragrances named Egeo On Me & Egeo On You. Apart from their fascinating names and interesting ingredients like combining notes of fruits, flowers, woods, caramel, and even condensed milk, what set them apart and took

Phosphorus Pentachloride – Emerging Trends, Opportunities & Applications

Phosphorus Pentachloride – Emerging Trends, Opportunities & Applications

Phosphorus Pentachloride (PCl₅) is a highly reactive chlorinating agent widely utilized in various industrial and pharmaceutical applications. It is known for its ability to introduce chlorine atoms into organic and inorganic compounds playing a critical role in the chemical synthesis of acyl chlorides. This makes it an essential intermediate in

Beyond Gravity – How Space Research is Revolutionizing Pharmaceuticals

Chemical Research

Beyond Gravity – How Space Research is Revolutionizing Pharmaceuticals

Space research is probably one of the most complex and exciting frontiers of a progressing human civilization. It has always been more than just exploring the uncharted worlds but also about making life here, on planet Earth, a better one. By continuously expanding the boundaries of science and technology for

Cabergoline – Emerging Trends, Opportunities & Applications

Cabergoline – Emerging Trends, Opportunities & Applications

The demand for Cabergoline API is steadily rising in the pharmaceutical industry. As a potent dopamine agonist API, Cabergoline plays a crucial role in treating hyperprolactinemia, a condition characterized by excessive prolactin levels. Beyond its primary medical applications, this hormonal drug API is also explored for its potential in reproductive

Itraconazole – Emerging Trends, Opportunities & Applications

Itraconazole – Emerging Trends, Opportunities & Applications

First introduced in the late 1980s, itraconazole has become a cornerstone in antifungal therapy, particularly for conditions such as onychomycosis, aspergillosis, blastomycosis, and histoplasmosis. Its versatility extends to both topical and systemic infections, with oral capsules, solutions, and injectable formulations available for diverse clinical needs. Itraconazole is known for its

Why is India’s Agro Industry on the Right Track to Bloom?

Why is India’s Agro Industry on the Right Track to Bloom?

In FY24, the agriculture sector accounted for 1/6th of India’s GDP while employing more than 45% of the Indian workforce. And in absolute numbers, it has witnessed a CAGR of 5% from 2017 to 2024. This consistent growth is primarily driven by various government initiatives and policy reforms

Clopidogrel Bisulphate – Changing Trends & Top Applications

Clopidogrel Bisulphate – Changing Trends & Top Applications

Clopidogrel Bisulphate stands as a crucial drug that has reshaped cardiovascular treatment. It is a potent antiplatelet agent that plays a key role in preventing blood clots, thereby reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in patients with cardiovascular diseases. With its widespread adoption in clinical practice, Clopidogrel Bisulphate

Importance of QA & QC in Chemical Manufacturing | Blogs | Scimplify

Chemical Manufacturing

Quality First – Importance of QA & QC in Chemical Manufacturing

Every day, tonnes of chemicals and chemical-based products circulate the globe, driving diverse industries and reaching the masses in countless ways. Ensuring the safety, efficiency, and consistency of these products becomes not just important, but an essential responsibility, making the quality control process in manufacturing - a fundamental backbone. Quality

Vetiver Oil – Emerging Trends & Applications

Vetiver Oil – Emerging Trends & Applications

Vetiver Oil is a natural essential oil from the roots of Chrysopogon zizanioides, a grass grown mainly in tropical areas like India, Haiti, and Indonesia. It has a woody, earthy, and slightly smoky scent and is popular in the fragrance, cosmetics, and aromatherapy fields. It is obtained by steam distillation

Rose Oxide – Emerging Trends for Essential Oil Manufacturers in India

Rose Oxide – Emerging Trends for Essential Oil Manufacturers in India

Rose Oxide is a natural and synthetic aromatic compound. It has a unique rose-like scent with green and citrus notes and belongs to the terpenoid ether family. The compound enhances the smell of essential rose oils, such as Rosa damascena (Damask Rose) and Rosa centifolia (Cabbage Rose). It comes in

Why Scimplify is Your Ideal CDMO Partner?

Why Scimplify is Your Ideal CDMO Partner?

The Indian CDMO market is expected to capture 4-5% of global demand by 2028, doubling from $7 billion to $14 billion. This unprecedented growth has been characterized by an increasing demand for specialized chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and customized formulations. However, businesses have become more particular about who they work with, often