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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.

Propylene glycol

20-04-2022

Glycols are organic chemical compounds, belonging to a group of polyhydroxy alcohols. In addition to ethylene glycol and glycerol, propylene glycol (structural formula: C3H8O2) is the most widely used representative of this group of compounds, in many commercial and industrial applications. Propylene glycol is an aliphatic alcohol that is used as a skin care agent, […]

The Significance of Technical Gases in Industry

20-04-2022

Technical (or industrial) gases are gases or gas mixtures produced for use in industrial and manufacturing processes. Industrial gases are used in a wide range of industries: chemical, scientific and research, food, construction, rubber and plastic processing and many others – wherever welding, freezing, propulsion, heating, industrial cleaning, ventilation or testing is required.

Cosmetic intermediates

13-04-2022

Shampoos, creams, balms, gels, soaps – these are just some of the cosmetic products that we have at our fingertips. This type of assortment portfolio is very extensive, and store shelves are stocked with various types of cosmetic products.

Tattoo chemistry

12-04-2022

The word tattoo (tatau) comes from Polynesia, meaning sign or painting. The history of tattooing is very long and goes back over 4,000 years. As early as the beginning of our civilization’s history, people introduced various dyes into the skin, thanks to which, patterns related mainly to rituals, were created.

SLES and SLS – what are these substances and where are they used?

6-04-2022

Many cosmetic products nowadays are marked as “SLS- and SLES-free”. What are these substances and are the recommendations not to use them justified? To answer this question, it is best to take a peek into the world of science and research studies. This article explains what these mysterious acronyms mean and what effects these substances […]

From an Unknown Substance to a Major Disinfectant – Properties and Applications of Chlorine

6-04-2022

The first part of a series of articles on chlorine presents the story of its discovery. We also explain how this substance is produced on an industrial scale and where and in what form it occurs in nature.

GHS – Global Harmonised System

4-04-2022

The use of chemicals on an industrial scale, as well as in laboratories, in schools, and even homes, can be associated with a high risk in many cases. Therefore, it is crucial to properly classify chemicals and annotate them with information that may be important for the safety of users. For this purpose, the Globally […]

What does the CLP Regulation say?

4-04-2022

Chemicals are an inherent part of the functioning of industrial branches. Although they are used to a different extent depending on the branch, manufacturers, importers as well as downstream users of substances or mixtures are required to ensure the safety of using them. Among chemicals, there is a large number of hazardous substances that require […]

What is REACH?

1-04-2022

In order to protect human health and the environment against various types of dangers, the European Union imposes a number of obligations on industry to limit the risk of their occurrence. One of the sets of such ordinances is the REACH Regulation. How does it affect the chemical industry? What does it oblige manufacturers of […]