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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.

How batteries are made?

21-07-2023

In the recent years, the demand for batteries, in particular lithium-ion batteries, started to exceed the supply. Their global availability is becoming a strategic asset that determines competitiveness and development in a growing number of economic sectors, for instance in power tool manufacturing or in energy storage systems. The manufacturing process of lithium-ion cells is […]

Zinc as an active substance in cosmetics

21-07-2023

Cosmetics are special chemical products and preparations designed to help maintain personal hygiene, care, and general health of the human body. Such products usually have direct contact with our skin, and we expect them to affect it in a particular way. The cosmetics industry uses a wide range of raw materials rich in such elements […]

Liming Soil in the Spring and Maize Sowing: What You Should Know

29-06-2023

Soil acidity largely determines the volume and quantity of maize yield. How to adjust the pH of the soil? One of the most efficient ways is liming, that is, providing the soil with different types of lime in the form of meals or granules. When is it best to plan it, and is it good […]

When and Why to Use Lime to De-acidify Soil?

29-06-2023

The quality of soil largely determines the quality of yield. If the soil is impoverished and not suited to the needs of the crops, they are weak, small and prone to diseases. How to treat the ground? For this purpose, both farmers and amateurs use lime to de-acidify the soil. How does it help, what […]

Can Cosmetics Be Made at Home?

26-06-2023

The increasing awareness of consumers means that they more often choose make their own cosmetics at home rather than buy them in a store. Some of them buy them at the chemist’s and other stores, others try to make soaps, creams or face masks by themselves. How to make cosmetics at home? We have prepared […]

Liming a Field: How Much Lime Per Hectare?

26-06-2023

Field liming makes the soil maintain the appropriate acidity. When the soil’s pH is within the limits, crops grow faster and give a better yield. However, the efficacy of liming is largely determined by how much lime you apply per hectare. What should you know about the dosage of this fertiliser, and how much granulated […]

Insulating a house with Styrofoam and PIR boards: what you should know

16-06-2023

Thermal performance and energy efficiency are among the most important things we should consider when building a house. How to insulate a house? There are different materials with thermal insulating and waterproofing properties. Here we are talking about Styrofoam and PIR boards made of polyurethane foam. How to properly insulate a house with Styrofoam or […]

What do we gain by insulating a foundation and which materials should we use?

16-06-2023

The foundation is one of the most important components of a building structure. It’s a part of the building that bears heavy loads and is exposed to low temperatures and high moisture. This is why a key issue in the construction process is to insulate the foundations and strengthen them with adequate materials. What do […]

What does ceiling insulation involve and which materials are the best for it?

16-06-2023

In any building, the ceiling is a place being particularly exposed to the formation of thermal bridges. They are tiny gaps or larger spaces through which thermal energy escapes. What to do to maintain high thermal performance of a building? If this is our aim, it’s worth investing in ceiling insulation. How should we insulate […]