Our current daily diet now contains more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids and this has increased over time and is considered negatively when considering the human diet. Both DHA and EPA are omega-3 fatty acids but it is the DHA that is the more important of the two. DHA is a major building… Continue reading Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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High Omega-3 Consumption Has No Adverse Effects
The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Panel in Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) has said there is no scientific evidence suggesting excessive consumption of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids has any adverse effects on the human body. Whilst there was not enough information for the panel to make a definitive statement, experts have agreed that… Continue reading High Omega-3 Consumption Has No Adverse Effects
REACH registration a new European Union Regulation
REACH regulation came into force 1st June 2013 and replaces the old system of Regulation Registration, Authourisation and Restriction of chemicals and acts to control the import of chemical products from outside the EU with the following aims in mind. To allow free movement of chemicals within the EU market To provide the best level of protection to… Continue reading REACH registration a new European Union Regulation
The Bleaching step mechanism
When bleaching an-edible oil or fat with acid-activated clay, the acidic sites of the clay donate a proton to the pigment molecules and form a positively charged organic cation. The pigment molecule is held to the surface of the clay by electrostatic bonding. In addition to this, there is a chemisorption process which occurs… Continue reading The Bleaching step mechanism
Water-soluble and biodegradable plastic – Injection Moulding products
Funeral Urn example: Leading directly from the development of compounded injection mouldable water soluble products (PVOH), a commercial opportunity arose involving the production of biodegradable / water soluble funeral urns. The required urns consisted of 3 parts: the first part was the main body, the second part the lid, and the third part was a water-soluble… Continue reading Water-soluble and biodegradable plastic – Injection Moulding products
ACTIVATED BLEACHING EARTH / FULLERS EARTH
The name bentonite derives from large deposits of clay mineral associated with Bentonite shale at Rock River, Montana USA. Some 85% of bentonite consists of forms of aluminium silicate known as montmorillonite which was identified in 1847 at Montmorillon France. Calcium montmorillonite is readily leached with mineral acid increasing its adsorption, surface area and catalytic… Continue reading ACTIVATED BLEACHING EARTH / FULLERS EARTH