September 11, 2019 ~It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week!~ (L-R): Cris, Tim, Scott, Daniel Team CORECHEM took a moment this morning to remember – and thank! – our truck drivers for the valuable service they provide for our customers. “So… what’s the most interesting thing you ever saw on the road?” Cris: Has been […]
Which Type of Heat Transfer Fluid Should I Use?
September 10, 2019 CORECHEM carries four types of inhibited Heat Transfer Fluids: a Propylene Glycol-based fluid, an Ethylene Glycol-based fluid, an Ethanol-based fluid, and a Methanol-based fluid. Use this convenient reference chart to determine which type of Heat Transfer Fluid is most appropriate for your needs. Note: Due to product evaporation, our Ethanol and Methanol-based […]
U.S. Becomes a Global Leader in Methanol Production
August 20, 2019 New Methanol plants continue to be fired up in the U.S., despite the oversupply seen in the domestic Methanol market. The global market, for use in applications such as chemicals, plastics, and fuel, is sparking increased export demand for Methanol, and the low cost of the raw material natural gas makes the […]
Employee Spotlight: Daniel Wright
July 24, 2019 For the July Employee Spotlight, we have long-time, loyal team member, our driver Daniel Wright! Daniel has always been appreciated for his positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond. In the event of a last minute delivery, change in schedule, or special delivery requirement, Daniel always has a smile on […]
Safety Spotlight: Heat Stress + PPE
June 25, 2019 The start of the hot weather months has arrived! At CORECHEM, we are diving into Heat Stress training. If you or your employees work in the heat, especially while wearing bulky PPE, Heat Stress training is imperative. What is Heat Stress? It’s a 95 degree day. Sun is beating down on your […]
UPDATE: ITC Deer Park Terminal Resumes Operations
June 6, 2019 A fire at the ITC Deer Park terminal in mid-March affected both supply and price of several commodity chemicals. Following a weeks-long cleanup process, in which over 20 million gallons of oily water were removed from the water and tank farm, the docks at ITC were approved for use in the first […]
U.S. Sodium Hydroxide Flows Into South America
June 4, 2019 U.S. exports of Sodium Hydroxide to Brazil have just increased exponentially. The crumbling Pinheiro neighborhood, and the world’s largest alumina refinery, are the reason why. Petrochemical producer Braskem in Brazil has recently shut down salt mining operations following a governmental report citing the salt mines, combined with heavy rainfall, to be the […]
How to Maintain the Glycol in your Chiller
Have you checked the glycol solution in your chiller system lately? At CORECHEM, we recommend checking the fluid in your chiller system annually, as part of a regular glycol/chiller maintenance schedule. Here’s how to do that: First, contact us to request a fluids analysis kit! We’ll mail it to you directly. The fluids analysis kit […]
Tariff Hike Will Affect Chemicals
May 10, 2019 Last night, tariffs on 200 billion dollars worth of material imported from China increased from 10% to 25%. The increase does include a number of commodity chemicals, and is likely to affect the global market. A few chemicals that could be potentially impacted are: Sodium Hydroxide Titanium Dioxide Acetic Acid Phosphates For […]
IPA On Hold While Houston Cleans Up
April 30, 2019 A massive clean-up of the Houston Ship Channel has been underway since the fire event last month at the ITC – Deer Park terminal. The Intercontinental Terminals Company is a major storage facility for petrochemicals, located on the Houston Ship Channel. Since the fire, waterways have resumed normal operations. However, according to […]
