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Methanol: What is it & is it Safe?

Methanol: What is it & is it Safe?

Methanol (also commonly known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol) is the simplest alcohol in terms of chemical compounds. It is formed by four hydrogen molecules, one carbon molecule, and one oxygen molecule (CH3OH). This type of alcohol is colorless, flammable, and...
What is Ethanol?

What is Ethanol?

Ethanol is an organic compound that is also commonly known as ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, drinking alcohol, or alcohol. It is very simple alcohol formed by a bond between an ethyl group and a hydroxyl group (C2H6O or EtOH). Ethanol’s Chemical Properties Ethyl...
What Are Specialty Chemicals Used For?

What Are Specialty Chemicals Used For?

What Are Specialty Chemicals? Specialty chemicals, also known as a performance chemical, is a chemical that is made on the basis of its function. This means that they will usually have one or two specific applications. This is different from commodity chemicals, which...
Methanol Versus Ethanol

Methanol Versus Ethanol

Today, we are here to discuss Methanol Versus Ethanol, what makes them different? What makes them the same? Let’s break down all the different pieces of these many questions! What is Methanol? Methanol is a type of alcohol used in fuels, solvents,...
Why are BIC and BOC Called Commodity Chemicals?

Why are BIC and BOC Called Commodity Chemicals?

What Are Commodity Chemicals? Commodity chemicals (also known as bulk chemicals) are chemicals that are produced in bulk quantities by a large number of manufacturers. These chemicals tend to have extremely minimal product variation between producers, as development...