Sodium Hydroxide is a highly caustic base and alkali. 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 Sodium Hydroxide safety. About Sodium Hydroxide Liquid Sodium Hydroxide, sometimes called […]
Propylene Glycol Sees Relief But Still Tight
April 28, 2022 A softening in spot prices and increased availability for Propylene Glycol was welcome news earlier this year. Despite this, tightness of supply is still at hand in the U.S. market, and is expected to last at least through 2022. Propylene Glycol (PG) is a downstream product of either crude oil (crude-derived Propylene […]
Plant Outages Plague Sodium Hydroxide
April 21, 2022 Unplanned and planned plant outages have been plaguing the Sodium Hydroxide market. Most recently, disasters at two Chlor-alkali producers are causing ripples. A chlorine leak and fire in a Plaquemine, LA plant did not result in any injuries but has disrupted production at a major Chlor-alkali producer. They have declared Force Majeure […]
Plugging the Gap: Crude, Chemicals, and the Ukraine Conflict
March 30, 2022 The conflict in Ukraine is heavily impacting both oil and downstream chemicals. Here is the current situation and outlook, plus all of the chemical increase announcements we’ve seen so far. Crude Oil (situation/outlook): Russia, one of the top three oil producers in the world, has been supplying about 10% of the global […]
Safe Handling Guide: Hydrochloric Acid
Due to the highly hazardous nature of Hydrochloric Acid, proper safety training is essential for persons who work with this material. Our Safe Handling Guide provides an overview of the essentials of Hydrochloric Acid safety. About Hydrochloric Acid Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), sometimes called Muriatic Acid, is made by the combustion of Hydrogen gas in Chlorine […]
The Ukraine Crisis & U.S. Manufacturers
March 8, 2022 The crisis in Ukraine is having an impact on the U.S. economy in many different ways. Learn more about the potential effects to U.S. manufacturers from this insightful blog published by IndustryNet: The Potential Impact of the Ukraine Crisis on U.S. Manufacturers
Sodium Hypochlorite Contends with Chlorine Challenges
February 28, 2022 Bleach (also known as Sodium Hypochlorite) is made from a pale, yellow-green gas known as Chlorine. This gas is created during the Chlor-alkali process, as a “co-product” of Sodium Hydroxide and Hydrogen gas. Although the word ‘Chlorine’ may immediately make you think of the notorious ‘pool smell’, Bleach is not the only […]
Pressure Washing Chemicals (Usage, Tips & Info)
CORECHEM is a chemical supplier/distributor that supplies pressure washing chemicals to commercial pressure washers in large package sizes, including drums and totes. Our product offering includes bulk chemicals, cleaners, and degreasers designed for the variety of cleaning challenges that professional pressure washers have. Here is an overview of the pressure washing chemicals we offer, plus […]
Deionized Water vs Distilled Water for Heat Transfer Applications
Heat transfer fluids are often diluted with water to achieve the appropriate freeze protection required, and sometimes systems are filled with water alone. Which type of water should be used- deionized water or distilled water? Deionized Water Deionized water is produced by running water through an RO unit, resin bed system, or some similar piece […]
Sulfuric Acid Struggles with Persistent Sulfur Shortage
February 8, 2022 Sulfuric Acid is a very important commodity chemical. America, the top chemical producer in the world, produces more Sulfuric Acid than any other chemical. Interestingly, we have found that the price of Sulfuric Acid also serves as a pretty good economic barometer, often revealing the overall state of a country’s economy. Sulfuric […]
