January 12, 2022 Potassium Hydroxide is derived from Potassium Chloride, one of the most widely applied fertilizers in the U.S. Agriculture industry. Originally born in the 1600’s with the Native Americans and the (starving) Pilgrims in Jamestown, the Agriculture industry has always been critical to keep America running. However, it wasn’t until the 1900’s, when […]
CORECHEM receives Governor’s Award of Excellence for workplace safety
CORECHEM is excited to announce that we have received the Governor’s Award of Excellence for workplace safety and health! This award demonstrates that the entire team at CORECHEM is committed to our ‘Safety’ value. To receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence, 50,000 man-hours must be worked without a Lost Workday or Restricted Duty Incident. Additionally, […]
Sodium Hydroxide: Membrane vs Diaphragm Grade
Liquid Sodium Hydroxide, or Caustic Soda, is made via the electrolysis of brine in a process known as the chlor-alkali process. During electrolysis, an electrical current is used to cause an otherwise non-spontaneous chemical reaction; in this case, the decomposition of salt. What does this look like? Brine passes into an electrolytic cell. The cell […]
Hurricane Ida Another Setback for Supply Chains, But…
September 16, 2021 …On a positive note, Ida was less devastating than the winter storms Uri & Viola last February. (When supply chains have as many problems as they’ve had this year, yeah, we’re looking for the bright side!!) It’s been a rough year for supply chains. Most recently, Hurricane Ida, a dangerous and major […]
Acetic Acid Remains Tight After Deadly Chemical Leak
August 31, 2021 Acetic Acid and derivatives have been dogged by persistent short supply since the unexpected freeze up along the Gulf Coast last February. Force Majeures have dragged on for months, and some domestic producers are still on Force Majeure. It was hoped that the challenges would begin to ease by the third quarter […]
U.S. Thirsty for Citric Acid Imports
August 18, 2021 It’s peak demand season for Citric Acid, and the U.S. is short on supply. There are only four Citric Acid producers in North America, which have the ability to supply 60 – 65% of our total need. The remaining 35-40% is, under normal circumstances, primarily met with imported product from Thailand. Due […]
Cleaning with Oxalic Acid? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Oxalic Acid is a reliable & effective cleaner when used in appropriate applications. Oxalic Acid may be used to remove rust and other difficult stains from areas such as buildings, boats, swimming pools, concrete driveways, sidewalks, iron machinery, wood decks, stairs or trim. Oxalic also has a reputation for being an excellent wood bleach to […]
Prices Rise as Supply Chains Continue to Struggle
July 20, 2021 Around the world, supply chains are in turmoil. As a result of many factors, lead times for goods have continued to increase during the year, and prices have continued to rise. While we don’t know yet how long this will last, we do know that we likely have not yet seen the […]
Sodium Hydroxide Weathers Another Storm
July 2, 2021 The historic Gulf Freeze in February disrupted supply of many chemicals for months to come. Long-lasting plant outages had major repercussions in the US Sodium Hydroxide market (as well as many others). Rebuilding depleted inventories has been a months-long effort, as production capacities lost continue to be restored. Then, another major weather […]
Do I Need To Treat My Closed Loop System for Organic Growth?
Geothermal and chilled water closed loop systems need to be treated for organic growth. Here we offer tips on cleaning and treating your system, and discuss what happens if you don’t treat. Initial Cleaning Post-Installation: Closed loop systems should always be properly flushed and cleaned after the initial installation and before the first fill. Oil, […]
