Hygroscopic is a compound word that starts with ‘hygro’- “relating to moisture or water”. In simple words, hygroscopic materials “pick up water”. Products that are hygroscopic are often dry powders, but may also be liquids. To find out if a material you are working with is hygroscopic, consult available data for the product. This data […]
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Caustic Soda vs Soda Ash: A Base-ic Comparison
Caustic Soda (also known as Sodium Hydroxide) and Soda Ash (also known as Sodium Carbonate) are both bases. This means they have a high pH. They may be a useful source of alkalinity in a wide variety of industrial applications such as pulp and paper, water treatment, detergent and soap production, and pH adjustment. If […]
Cleaning with Bleach? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Bleach, also known as Sodium Hypochlorite, is a widely known and used chemical product, both in the home and in industrial applications. It is known for its ability to disinfect, remove mold and mildew, and remove many types of stains. It is a wonderfully useful product when used correctly. If you’re thinking about cleaning with […]
Chlor-Alkali Production Curbed by Capacity Rationalization
October 11, 2022 Production levels of Chlor-Alkali chemicals (Caustic Soda, Chlorine, Sodium Hypochlorite, and Hydrochloric Acid) were near normal at the start of 2022. As the year has progressed, however, markets have seen a steady round of increases as multiple producers have shuttered thousands of tons of capacity. Margin erosion is a primary motivator for […]
Cleaning with Caustic Soda Beads? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Caustic Soda Beads, also called Sodium Hydroxide Beads or lye, are commonly used for soapmaking and pH adjustment. They can also be used on their own, directly, for cleaning purposes. While they can be very effective when used for cleaning, they are also corrosive with inherent hazards that must be respected. This is why it […]
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 […]
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 […]
COVID-19’s Impact On Chemical Supply Chains
April 8, 2020 The global COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant impact on chemical supply chains. Here we take a look at some of the chemicals that have been affected: Isopropyl Alcohol (Isopropanol) Sanitization products such as Isopropyl Alcohol have experienced skyrocketing demand. Unfortunately, manufacturers are simultaneously dealing with problems that are preventing them from […]
Chlor-Alkali Market Update – February 21, 2017
The Chlor-Alkali market has been relatively steady for the last 12 months, but there are some recent developments that are well to take note of. These are likely to continue putting pricing pressure particularly on liquid & dry caustic soda, as well as hydrochloric acid. Liquid Caustic Soda 50% (Sodium Hydroxide) Over the past […]
