April 7, 2020 Chemical contamination, like virus contamination, usually happens unconsciously. Tiny amounts of material get on our hands or gloves, and spread to everything we touch- door knobs, our face, our lunch. Preventing the spread of chemical contaminates takes an arson of weaponry, and starts by reading the SDS and labels that will tell […]
Sulfuric Acid: 1 Molecule, 101 Uses
February 28, 2020 H2SO4. Sulfuric Acid. Battery Acid. Vitriol. Whatever you call it, Sulfuric Acid is one of the most important chemicals, and plays some part in production of almost all manufactured goods! The chemical properties of Sulfuric Acid are what make it a highly versatile chemical with a wide variety of applications. For one […]
How Will Coronavirus Affect Chemicals?
February 7, 2020 China, a major player in global economies, is in the throes of health crisis- Coronavirus. As they strive to contain the virus, the government has taken measures such as extending the Chinese Lunar New Year to keep people away from workplaces, and imposing travel bans that have left millions in lockdown. Millions […]
Employee Spotlight: Jacob Story
January 31, 2020 Oh where, oh where, would we be without our warehouse manager, Jacob Story?! As warehouse manager, Jacob is responsible for handling the incoming and outgoing shipments here at CORECHEM. Customers that pick up product at our location have likely met Jacob as he loaded your vehicle! In addition to customer pick-ups, Jacob […]
GlycoChill+ Gets a New Look!
December 31, 2019 Exciting news for the New Year! Our GlycoChill+ line of Glycols is starting the next decade right, with a brand new, 2020-worthy look! Our exclusive GlycoChill+ brand of inhibited Propylene and Ethylene glycols was created in 2010. For the past ten years, the aqua blue logo has served us well: Now, it’s […]
Safety Spotlight: Using a Safety Data Sheet
December 27, 2019 For our end-of-year Safety Spotlight, we’re taking a look at the all-important Safety Data Sheet! A Safety Data Sheet, or SDS, contains all of the need-to-know information about a chemical in sixteen sections, conveniently arranged in need-to-know order. All of the information you may need in the event of an emergency is […]
3 Key Benefits of Biobased Propylene Glycol
What do heat transfer fluids, laundry detergent, & packaged foods have in common? Propylene Glycol is commonly found in all of them! Propylene Glycol is a very versatile substance, and a top selling item at CORECHEM. Available in both USP and industrial grade, CORECHEM supplies our customers, commonly, with 100% biobased Propylene Glycol. This means […]
Employee Spotlight: Andrea Holt
October 22, 2019 In October, we’re shining the Spotlight on… our Sales Coordinator, and (coincidentally) brand-new aunt, Andrea Holt! Andrea joined our team in April 2018 to provide the outside sales team with the additional internal support they very much needed. Since that time, she has proven herself to be dedicated, dependable, and competent. All […]
Safety Spotlight: Chemical Release Preparedness
September 25, 2019 Aaa, September! In addition to thinking about all things fall, it’s National Preparedness Month. We wanted to be prepared, and help you be prepared, for chemical spills & releases in the workplace. How do you prepare for a chemical release in the workplace? First and foremost, employees should be familiar with all […]
Saudi Arabia Attack: Global Crisis or Weekend Panic?
September 17, 2019 Last weekend, major Saudi Arabian oil processing facilities were attacked in an ongoing feud within the region. Drones and missiles, of disputed origin, shut down half of Saudi Arabia’s production capacity, or approximately 5% of the global daily supply. How much of a disruption to crude oil supply and downstream chemical markets […]
