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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.

Dichloropropane and its properties. Where can it be used?

18-07-2018

Organic solvents are chemical compounds commonly used in various industrial applications. They are part of many synthetic reactions, they are reagents in extraction, and are often used in cleaning preparations because of their dissolution properties of various substances.

MagaHomes container houses - a modern solution tailored to your needs

13-06-2018

Shipping container houses a few years ago were new on the market. They gained particular popularity in the United States and Scandinavian countries, and this trend has already reached Poland. Currently, they are an interesting alternative to buying a flat or building a traditional home.

Aluminium industry. How is high purity aluminium obtained?

6-06-2018

Aluminium is one of the most widespread elements in the Earth’s crust – constituting 7% of its elemental composition, it is third most abundant element after oxygen and silicon. It is obtained from bauxite, or sedimentary rock, in which it is mainly in the form of an oxide.

How do air-entraining admixtures work? Surfactants in the production of concrete

30-05-2018

Concrete, as one of the most popular building materials, is constantly modified and improved through the use of modern admixtures and additives modifying its properties. Already in antiquity, various substances were used to give the concrete the desirable characteristics of use.

Single Superphosphates - production and application

16-05-2018

A Single Superphosphate (SSP) was the first commercial mineral fertilizer. It was thanks to it that the development of a modern nutritional industry for plants began. Until recently, SSP was the most commonly used fertilizer.

Removal of old coatings with soda lye

9-05-2018

Removal of paint or varnish from various surfaces is usually difficult and complicated task. Which method to choose? One of the solutions may be the increasingly popular laser removal of coatings (laser ablation) or sandblasting. You can also use mechanical removal with wire brushes or sandpaper.

How monolithic domes are created - a few facts about modern construction

24-04-2018

Despite the fact that dome houses are not quite new in construction, they are still surprising and arouse curiosity. An example of the first monolithic dome is probably an igloo. Its durable construction owes itself to blocks of compressed snow, which alternately melts and freezes, creating a strong and homogeneous structure.

Modern dispersing agents for waterborne paints and varnishes

5-04-2018

The greatest difficulty during the paint production process is thorough mixing of all its components. Modern paints contain a number of substances, such as adhesives, pigments, thinners and various modifying additives. To ensure accurate and even distribution of all ingredients, it is necessary to use appropriate dispersing agents.

Sulfuric acid - corrosive blood of the industry

28-03-2018

The industry has been using a lot of sulfuric acid for a long period of time. Due to the variety of applications, it is a mass-produced substance. Despite the stricter environmental standards and legal regulations, the production of sulfuric acid is not diminishing.