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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 should you know about the properties and applications of graphite?

5-09-2022

When we hear the word graphite, the imagination subverts us a picture of lead (a mixture of graphite and clay), commonly used in pencils. Of course, the production of stationery accessories is not the only use of this popular mineral. In our Article we will discuss the key properties and applications of graphite in the […]

Animal testing in the cosmetic industry. What should you know?

5-09-2022

Prior to obtaining a marketing authorisation, every new cosmetic goes through the experimental stage. Laboratory tests are aimed at verifying that the product would not harm consumers. In our article, we will look for answers to the following questions: What is animal testing?, Is it legal and how is it conducted?

What are the properties and applications of calcium fluoride?

31-08-2022

Calcium Fluoride (fluorspar) is undoubtedly one of the best known and most prized inorganic compounds. Due to its specific properties, it is used for diverse purposes both in households and industrial plants. What are the features of calcium fluoride and where is it used? Let’s check that out.

What are the types of fire extinguishing products?

31-08-2022

Even a small fire may spread rapidly if you do not know how to put it out and what to use to extinguish it. There are different types of fires and dedicated fire extinguishing products corresponding to each fire group. What should you know about them? Here is a handful of the key facts.

What is worth knowing about cellular concrete?

23-08-2022

Lightweight cellular concrete is one of the most popular and widely used building materials. It is very durable and widely available, so it is no surprise that it has dominated the Polish market for years. Read our article and find out what cellular concrete is, what are its main types, advantages and disadvantages. We will […]

What is aqua regia and what is it used for?

5-08-2022

It is a mixture of acids that has been known for over 1000 years It even dissolves noble metals! What we are discussing here is aqua regia, which is widely used in everyday life. What exactly is this liquid, what is it used for and what are its crucial properties? Check out the answers.

What are noble gases and what are they used for?

5-08-2022

Everybody must have heard about noble metals such as gold, platinum or silver. But then very few people know there are also gases called noble. They include, e.g.: helium that we readily associate with country fair balloons or neon that is ubiquitous in city streets. What properties do noble gases have and where are they […]

Aluminium hydroxide: how it is obtained, and what properties and uses it has

19-07-2022

Hydroxides are chemical compounds in which a hydroxyl group is found in the molecule. They can be acidic, basic or amphoteric. The group of amphoteric compounds includes a compound with the molecular formula Al(OH)3, called aluminium hydroxide. What are the main uses and properties of aluminium hydroxide? Let us find out.

Can polyols be used instead of sugar? The use of glycitols in the food industry

19-07-2022

Nutrition science and the chemistry of polymers are two different fields which define the term “polyols” in a completely different way, particularly in the context of different uses of these compounds.