Tag: bittering

Formulation 101: Antifreeze

  Antifreeze is essential during the colder months due to its main function of regulating the temperature of a car’s engine. This important additive helps to prevent cracking in the engine components when the water inside the engine freezes during cold months. During the summer months, it helps cool down the engine to prevent overheating. Antifreeze was commercialized in the 1920’s... Read more »

Product Feature: Denatonium Benzoate (DB)

Denatonium Benzoate is a common bittering agent used in a variety of products such as antifreeze, windshield washer fluid , perfume, nail polish, paints, disinfectants, cleaning fluids, rubbing alcohol, paints, varnishes, solvents, and pesticides. In fact, it is considered the most bitter tasting chemical compound known. Since 1995 many states have passed legislation requiring the... Read more »