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In the blog section, we present information on our new products and special chemicals intended for many industry sectors. Here you will find many interesting articles and information from the world of chemistry. You can also check the wide range of application of our products.

Aluminium hydroxide: how it is obtained, and what properties and uses it has

19-07-2022

Hydroxides are chemical compounds in which a hydroxyl group is found in the molecule. They can be acidic, basic or amphoteric. The group of amphoteric compounds includes a compound with the molecular formula Al(OH)3, called aluminium hydroxide. What are the main uses and properties of aluminium hydroxide? Let us find out.

Can polyols be used instead of sugar? The use of glycitols in the food industry

19-07-2022

Nutrition science and the chemistry of polymers are two different fields which define the term “polyols” in a completely different way, particularly in the context of different uses of these compounds.

What are the properties and applications of carbonic acid?

15-07-2022

When you take a bottle of carbonated drink in your hand, it is likely that you will find a characteristic ingredient on its label – we are talking here about H2CO3, which is carbonic acid. The applications and properties of this chemical compound deserve attention as it is one of the most unstable and, at the […]

Cosmetic ingredients

15-07-2022

Cosmetic products are an integral part of everyone’s life. The number of ingredients in the composition of a single cosmetic product ranges from a few to a dozen or so. Because we usually use more than one cosmetic product a day, it’s possible that we might apply to our skin and hair anywhere from ten […]

Logistics in the cosmetics and detergent industry

11-07-2022

Given the enormous diversification of raw materials and finished products as well as specific legal requirements, the cosmetics and detergent industry presents a huge challenge for the transport and logistics sector. Well-organized logistics and transport processes currently require service providers to have specialized equipment, legislative knowledge in the field of chemical transport, knowledge of national […]

Red as a wheel rim, or why do car wheels ‘bleed’?

11-07-2022

Among the specialists dealing with professional car detailing, there is a saying that ‘wheels are the showcase of a car.’ A shiny set of wheel rims is sure to win gentlemen’s appreciation and delight ladies, making a worn-out, used car look like a new one. The question then arises, how can such a spectacular effect […]

Good disinfection practices – what should we remember?

4-07-2022

SARS-CoV-2 is an enveloped virus with an outer lipid envelope, which makes it more vulnerable to disinfectants as compared to non-enveloped viruses. Hand sanitisers are a crucial element of protection against coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which causes COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have called for the use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers due to their capability […]

Flexibility and more!

4-07-2022

Modification of polymeric materials is one of the most compelling fields of science that is related to the processing of plastics. Given that polymeric materials are virtually unavailable in a non-modifiable form, the issue is both interesting and highly significant. A huge number of diverse additives are commercially available that are used to modify the […]

Wetting agents in foliar fertilisers

4-07-2022

The growing population on earth, the improvement of the quality of life and the progress of civilisation have resulted in an increased demand for products of plant origin. Continuous farming and the intensified economy have led to a situation where the soil lacks the nutrients needed for the proper development of plants. In order to […]