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High-purity, soft and non-abrasive talc perfect for personal care
EOT Talc from RBH Our Magsil® range of EOT talcs can be used in a variety of pharmaceutical, personal care and cosmetic products to enhance the quality and reduce formulation costs. What is EOT Talc? The mineral, hydrated magnesium silicate, and has been used throughout history for its softening and absorbency properties. They provide a range of benefits including moisture absorption…
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Lower Environmental Additives for Golfing and Agronomy
Zeolite Clinoptilolite® How can zeolite lower the environmental impact of golfing and agronomy? It all comes down to the natural cage-like structure and high Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC) of the mineral. This cage structure absorbs water molecules, increasing the water retention capacity of the soil. The high CEC allows nutrients from fertilisers to be retained within the soil, reducing fertiliser…
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Min-u-Gel® for Drilling & Construction Groundwork Technologies
Attapulgite Clay vs. Bentonite How to solve issues with construction and drilling in brackish water environments? Choosing the right components and additives for drilling fluids and clay slurries is essential during construction groundworks and oil and gas well drilling. Oil and Gas A water-based drilling fluid, containing clay, is used to aid the drilling of deep wells for oil and…
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The Future Belongs To Biocide-Free Paints
Why should you replace your co-thickener like HEC with Acti-Gel® 208? Reformulate with Acti-Gel® 208 to meet the safety standards your customers and regulators now expect Driver For Change Due to the market trend towards water-based coatings systems, the need for coating preservation systems has also been on the rise. Biocides are used for in-can preservation and have been brought to…
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5 Non-Toxic Materials for Crop Protection & Stable Yields
A guide to greener and more sustainable agronomy Hydroseeding Mulch Manufactured from recycled wood fibre and straw, Terra FSP® by CIUR, is a high-performance hydroseeding mulch. Terra FSP® promotes accelerated growth through enhanced seed protection, improved water retention and excellent anti-erosion stability. Zeolite Clinoptilolite Zeolite is a mineral with natural cage-like structure and High Cation Exchange (CEC). This structure absorbs water, increasing…
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Growth for RBH continues with acquisition of Faber & VanderEnde B.V
UK based Richard Baker Harrison Ltd (RBH), a market leader in the supply of speciality functional materials, additives and chemicals to the polymer and related industry, has announced the acquisition of specialist European distribution companies, Faber & VanderEnde B.V and Faber & VanderEnde GmbH. This latest acquisition will see both companies trade as independent businesses within the RBH Group providing…
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Meet our New Technical Development Manager
Market leader in the supply of speciality functional materials, additives and chemicals appoints Tom Lees to newly created Technical Development Manager role. RBH has added a Technical Development Manager to the team as part of its ongoing growth strategy. The Technical Development Manager will support the Sales Director and wider Commercial team to deliver the business strategy. Tom Lees has…
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Substitutes for Titanium Dioxide in Paint
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a white pigment which is commonly used in the paint and coatings industry. Many paint manufacturers use this pigment because it efficiently scatters visible light, meaning it provides opacity, whiteness and brightness when added to coatings. It is a widely used mineral which also provides excellent hiding power to prevent the natural surface colour showing through….
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