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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.

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, […]

Advantages of rail transport

13-05-2022

Railways have been one of the key modes of passenger and freight transport since the mid-19th century and continue to play an important role today. Although technology is changing, and road, air and port infrastructures are able to handle an increasing number of transport vehicles, rail transport is still very important in the Polish and […]

Sorbents – what are they and what are they used for?

12-05-2022

Uncontrolled leaks can occur during various operations related to the production, transport or handling of various liquids, such as fuel or acids. How can you control dangerous substances and protect people as well as the environment from contamination? In such cases, invaluable help is available from sets of sorbents – what are they and what […]

Properties and uses of polyethylene in industry and in households

11-05-2022

The creation of one of the most popular plastics – polyethylene, was a matter of chance. It was invented over 100 years ago by a German researcher, Hans von Pechmann. In March 1933, two British chemists, Reginald Gibson and Eric Fawcett from Imperial Chemical Industries became interested in this material. The scientists started the mass […]

What is potassium iodide and what is it used for?

10-05-2022

Potassium iodide is most commonly talked about in the context of the treatment of thyroid problems and the hazards of radioactive contamination. However, this popular chemical has a much wider spectrum of action. What should we know about potassium iodide, and what are its properties and uses? Here is a summary of the key facts.

Polyvinyl chloride: uses and properties

10-05-2022

For nearly one hundred years, plastic made of polyvinyl chloride, abbreviated as PVC, has been used in almost all branches of trade and industry, as well as in our homes. It is a low-cost, highly durable and widely available raw material that is produced in many different variants. In our article, we will discuss what […]

Visco and hypersoft foams – choose high comfort

29-04-2022

Recently, the most rapidly developing types of foams include viscoelastic foams (memory foam) and hypersoft foams. Viscoelastic foams are used in a number of applications such as the production of orthopaedic pillows, medical mattresses (to prevent pressure sores when a patient needs to lie over long periods) and wheelchairs. Such foams are also a perfect […]