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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.

Main labelling for hazardous chemicals

18-01-2022

Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce, transportation, and industry that can pose a threat to people and the environment. Proper labelling helps to make users aware of the risks and take appropriate measures. It is essential for creating a safe living and working environment.

Hazard type pictogram – what does it mean and what is its purpose?

18-01-2022

A unified system for labelling chemicals called GHS has been introduced out of concern for the health and safety of people and the environment. The hazard type pictogram is an easily recognisable and understandable graphic form of warning users of the dangers that hazardous chemical substances or mixtures may pose.

Nitric acid (V) – characteristics, uses and hazards

11-01-2022

Nitric acid HNO3 is one of the most important inorganic acids. As a key component of fertilisers, it is one of the most widely produced chemical raw materials in the world. According to Fortune Business Insights analysts, demand for it will continue to grow in the coming decades.

Graphene – what is it and what is it used for?

11-01-2022

Graphene appears to be one of the most promising materials in the development of new technologies across a broad range of industries. Its invention in 2004 brought Andrei Gejm and Konstantin Novosiol the Nobel Prize in Physics. The international project “Graphene Flagship” was initiated by the European Union to develop further commercial applications of this […]

Lubricants – essential for proper performance of machines and equipment

13-12-2021

Industrial growth is an inseparable part of the modern world. With it, many sectors evolve, including lubricant engineering. The developments in the sector involve process engineering, such as retrofitting of processing equipment and implementation of the state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, as well as improvement of lubricant performance.

Everything you need to know about ozone disinfection

7-12-2021

In the last two years, the word “disinfection” has regularly been used in every context. However, it is worth remembering that neutralising harmful pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and moulds is not just a task for pandemics, but one of the important steps towards improving the quality of our daily lives. One of the […]

What is silicone?

25-11-2021

Silicone – everybody knows this substance, but not everybody knows what it consists of and how it is produced. Silicones as chemical compounds – synthetic organosilicon polymers with a structure of siloxanes. Well-known industrial silicone available in shops is based on a whole range of plastics, mainly silicone resins and polysiloxanes. It usually also contains […]

Optical fibre – a revolution in data transmission technology

17-11-2021

You are probably familiar with the term “optical fibre”. It is associated with the Internet, data transmission and telephones. However, the concept of optical fibre as a technological solution is much broader. It is certainly a revolutionary form of data transmission that allows information to be transmitted efficiently at enormous speed.

Operation, benefits and drawbacks of photovoltaics

16-11-2021

Rising electricity prices and the constant threat of the climate crisis are pushing us to seek alternative sources of power. Nowadays, it is impossible to live without electricity. We cannot imagine our life without it. However, to ensure that its production has as little impact as possible on the environment, it is essential to utilise […]