October 11, 2022 Production levels of Chlor-Alkali chemicals (Caustic Soda, Chlorine, Sodium Hypochlorite, and Hydrochloric Acid) were near normal at the start of 2022. As the year has progressed, however, markets have seen a steady round of increases as multiple producers have shuttered thousands of tons of capacity. Margin erosion is a primary motivator for […]
Update: Rail Strike Averted
September 16, 2022 Fortunately for our nation’s economy, the rail strike has been averted. Learn more in this article by Forbes: Rail Strike Averted After White House Brokers ‘Tentative’ Deal—Here’s What You Need To Know
CCI Supply Chains + Possible Rail Strike = ?
September 14, 2022 As many have seen on the news, there is a possibility of a national rail strike. If the negotiating parties are not able to reach an agreement or the government does not intervene, the strike would take effect beginning at 12:00am Friday, September 16. If a strike occurs, this would be the […]
Ethylene Glycol / Water Mixture Properties
Ethylene Glycol / Water Mixture Properties Mixtures of Ethylene Glycol and water are commonly used as an antifreeze or heat transfer fluid, such as in our GlycoChill+ E-series Heat Transfer Fluids. Here are the chemical and physical properties of Ethylene Glycol/water mixtures. Appearance / Odor Ethylene Glycol and water are both naturally clear and […]
Safe Handling Guide: Sulfuric Acid
Sulfuric Acid is a highly corrosive liquid mineral acid. Proper safety training, as well as a strong awareness of the inherent dangers of the chemical, are essential to those who work with it. Our Safe Handling Guide provides an overview of the essentials of Sulfuric Acid safety. About Sulfuric Acid Sulfuric Acid is a very […]
Solvents Soften in Wake of Propylene Headwinds
July 15, 2022 Acetone and Isopropyl Alcohol, two major commodity solvents, are softening due to market shifts with feedstock propylene. A by-product of crude oil and natural gas refining, propylene is experiencing both an increase in supply and simultaneously a decrease in demand. Propylene can be derived from various intermediates, such as ethane, butane, or […]
Cleaning with Citric Acid? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Citric Acid is a common ingredient that is found in a wide variety of consumer products, including cleaning products, food, etc. Besides its many uses as an ingredient, it can also be very useful on its own for certain cleaning applications. It is found naturally in citrus fruit juices (E.g. lemon juice) and is also […]
Propylene Glycol vs Ethanol: A Case for Ethanol in Geothermal Systems
Propylene Glycol and Ethanol are both environmentally friendly, readily biodegradable, and safe to handle when used as geothermal fluids. Propylene Glycol-based fluids are often the default fluid of choice when filling a geothermal closed-loop system. However, there are many benefits that come with the use of Ethanol-based heat transfer fluids. Here are two different example […]
Overseas Producers Relieve Citric Acid Shortage
May 26, 2022 Domestic production issues and a lack of imported Citric Acid from Thailand left the U.S. short on supply for some time now. This situation was not expected to change for another year or so. However, large quantities of import material have filtered their way into the U.S. market from China and India […]
Cleaning with Caustic Soda Beads? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Caustic Soda Beads, also called Sodium Hydroxide Beads or lye, are commonly used for soapmaking and pH adjustment. They can also be used on their own, directly, for cleaning purposes. While they can be very effective when used for cleaning, they are also corrosive with inherent hazards that must be respected. This is why it […]
