About Disinfection Clean, Sanitize, Disinfect. More than one word may be used to describe ‘the act of removing dirt and/or germs from surfaces’. The words seem similar; but, according to the EPA, each has its own distinct definition that is slightly different from the other two. The definitions are: Disinfecting: ‘kills viruses and bacteria […]
Cheap Imports End. What’s Next for U.S. Caustic?
January 30, 2024 Overseas imports brought welcome competition to the U.S. Sodium Hydroxide market in 2023, but as we transition into the new year, it appears this source of relief may be going away. Market prognosticators feel that we may have reached the bottom, as price increases are being tabled by U.S. Chlor-Alkali producers. Will […]
Hygroscopic: What it Means, What You Need to Know
Hygroscopic is a compound word that starts with ‘hygro’- “relating to moisture or water”. In simple words, hygroscopic materials “pick up water”. Products that are hygroscopic are often dry powders, but may also be liquids. To find out if a material you are working with is hygroscopic, consult available data for the product. This data […]
Soda Ash Lite vs Dense: A Weight-y Question
Soda Ash (also known as Sodium Carbonate) is a chemical compound used as an alkalizer, or base, in various industrial applications. If you work with this chemical, you may have heard the terms ‘Lite’ and ‘Dense’. These terms refer to different forms or grades of Soda Ash, primarily based on their density and particle […]
Propylene Glycol Prices (May) Have Hit Bottom
November 30, 2023 The past year has been an overall good year for the Propylene Glycol market. Slowdowns in housing, automotive, and other markets have led to considerable (welcome) price softening, beginning in the fall of 2022. Besides market shifts, imported product was being offered at highly competitive, discounted rates. More recently, price drops in […]
Hexane Properties
Hexane Viscosity Viscosity Chart (in centipoise) for Hexane at various temperatures.
Methanol Properties
Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) Viscosity Viscosity Chart (in centipoise) for Methanol (Methyl Alcohol) at various temperatures.
Toluene Properties
Toluene Viscosity Viscosity Chart (in centipoise) for Toluene at various temperatures.
Sulfuric Acid Properties
Sulfuric Acid Viscosity Viscosity Chart (in centipoise) for Sulfuric Acid at various temperatures.
Citric Acid Solution Properties
Specific Gravity and Density Chart for Solutions of Citric Acid.
