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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.

Manufacturing of lubricating oils – what you should know

14-06-2022

Every year, Lubes’n’Greases magazine publishes information on the production volume of base oils dedicated to the lubricating oil industry. In terms of the production volume, the leaders among base oils are mineral oils from groups I-III and naphthenic oils. Data for 2021 indicate that the dominant production region for mineral and naphthenic bases is the […]

Colour chemistry – does colour matter?

4-06-2022

Close your eyes and imagine a plane. Is it painted white? Most planes are, but have you ever wondered why? Many objects or vehicles are given a particular colour. Does it have any meaning? Learn more in the article below.

Hand dishwashing liquids: what you need to know

3-06-2022

There are things that everyone has at home. One of such essentials are cleaning detergents. Even though dishwashers are common nowadays, the popularity of hand dishwashing liquids has not changed at all. Right after laundry detergents, they are the largest group of household chemicals. This is due to a number of factors. Some consumers still […]

Sodium bicarbonate – properties and applications

3-06-2022

Some inorganic chemical compounds are widely used in the household, medicine or the production of cleaners. They include a common agent called sodium bicarbonate. What is it and what is it used for? Here are some key facts.

What are the applications of potassium hydroxide and where can you buy it?

26-05-2022

Potassium hydroxide is a chemical compound which has become enormously popular as an ingredient required for the production of cleaning agents, soaps or batteries. Where can you buy it? What are its properties and major uses in industry?

What is calcium carbonate and what is it used for?

25-05-2022

Calcium carbonate is an inorganic compound that has a wide range of household and industrial applications. This natural raw material is also known as calcite or carbonic acid calcium salt. What are the features of calcium carbonate? Is it harmful? What role does calcium carbonate play in the soil and what can you produce from […]

What are the properties and applications of formic acid?

24-05-2022

If you have ever fallen into nettles or have been bitten by an ant, you learnt what formic acid was the hard way. The substance was first discovered and named by a seventeenth-century English naturalist, John Ray, who experimented on dead ants. In our article, we will look for answers to the following questions: what […]

Properties of methanol and ethanol – how do they differ?

23-05-2022

The two most basic and commonly used alcohols are indistinguishable to the naked eye. Unfortunately, this similarity can result in tragic mistakes. What properties of methanol make it particularly dangerous? Does ethanol alone pose any risk?

What is the ionic dissociation of acids?

18-05-2022

Svante August Arrhenius, a Swedish physical chemist and astrophysicist, was the first to discover and describe the phenomenon of the decomposition of acids in 1887. The researcher observed a relationship between the structure of chemical substances and electrical conductivity. The scientist classified bases, salts and acids that undergo the dissociation process, among others, as electrolytes, […]