Returning Drums and Totes from CORECHEM Drums and totes that have been delivered to your facility by a CORECHEM truck are returnable. In order to return a container, it must be empty with a maximum of 1” of residue in the bottom. If they are stored outdoors, drums should be stored on their side […]
Removing Manganese and Iron From Raw Water (Options: Pros, Cons)
Iron and Manganese Removal in Water Treatment Iron and Manganese are two minerals that occur naturally in raw water. These minerals aren’t harmful, but essential to human life. However, their presence can lead to bad smells in potable water, as well as unsightly stains on homeowners’ faucets. For this reason, water treatment plants use various […]
Polar Storms Paralyze Chemicals
February 19, 2021 MANY chemicals have been severely affected by the winter storms Uri and Viola that rocked the Gulf Coast region this week, including Propylene Oxide, Propylene Glycol, Hydrocarbons, Acetone, Isopropyl Alcohol, P-series Glycol Ethers, E-series Glycol Ethers, Chlorine, Caustic Soda, and Hydrochloric Acid, to name a few. The weather crisis has caused dozens […]
Rising Propylene Shifts Market for IPA, Other Chemicals
February 10, 2021 The US Isopropyl Alcohol market has been a sideshow of its own against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. Commonly used for sanitization, IPA’s initial extraordinary price leap left market players staggered. Then, just as suddenly, a dramatic slide as the need was met, that brought pricing nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. […]
Employee Spotlight: Kimberly Scroggins
February 3, 2021 Meet our dynamite, totally un-boring Regional Account Manager and Spotlight, Kimberly (Kim) Scroggins! Kim originally joined our team in the fall of 2019 helping out in the customer service department, first during a co-worker’s maternity leave and then during the beginning of COVID. Now she serves customers as a Regional Account Manager, […]
Winterizing with GlycoChill+
Winterization, and winterization maintenance throughout the winter, is a crucial part of maintaining plumbing and HVAC systems. Hoses and pipes that will not be used during the winter and are exposed to freezing temperatures should be properly drained and stored. Critical systems that will be used during the wintertime must be maintained through use of […]
Safety Spotlight: Choosing a Face Mask
December 31, 2020 Bandana? Disposable Surgical? Reusable Cloth? Neck Gaiter? The face mask is an important piece of PPE (personal protective equipment) that we all have to wear right now. But with so many different types, how do you know you’ve got a good one? Here are some pointers to help you determine how effective […]
Hydrochloric Acid Makes a Comeback
December 1, 2020 For the past eight months, the US Hydrochloric Acid market has been plagued by soft demand, plentiful supply, and 4-year-low prices. Now, with the return of cooler temperatures, the market has shifted. Hydrochloric Acid is a corrosive mineral acid, and one of the cheapest and most widely used commodity chemicals due to […]
Employee Spotlight: Sabrina Massey
October 30, 2020 Cheerful, courteous, and competent… meet our fall Employee Spotlight, Sabrina Massey! Sabrina joined the team in the summer of 2019 to be our Accounts Receivable Specialist. Originally tasked with billing and receiving payments, she was quick to demonstrate her proficiency. In the chemical industry, the invoicing process can be complex and detail […]
Plant Issues Cause Propylene Glycol Hike
October 29, 2020 Earlier this month, a leak developed in a Propylene Oxide refining column at LyondellBasell. Force Majeure has been declared by LyondellBasell on all Propylene Oxide derivatives as they have been forced to significantly cut production as a result. As Propylene Oxide is a precursor to Propylene Glycol, this plant issue has had […]
