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What Is The Commodity Chemical Market Outlook?

What Is The Commodity Chemical Market Outlook?

What Is The Commodity Chemical Market Outlook?  Commodity chemicals are substances commonly produced and purchased by multiple industries. These chemicals are sought after often and applied to create a variety of products. The market for these specific substances is...

What is White Oil Used for?

What is White Oil Used for?

Before learning the uses of white oil consider the question, “what is white oil?” Simply put, white oils are highly refined mineral oils. They are produced from a variety of feedstocks that go through a process often including a two stage hydrotreating process. Read...

Oil Extraction: the Best Solvents to Use

Oil Extraction: the Best Solvents to Use

One of the best solvents for food-grade extraction processes is hexane. With few other solvents having the same ability to remove the same percentage of oil, hexane has remained the world-wide preferred solvent for extracting oils. Read on to learn more about why this...

142 Solvent vs Mineral Spirits

142 Solvent vs Mineral Spirits

142 Solvent and mineral spirits are used in a variety of industrial applications. Some applications can use a solvent or spirit to produce the same result. Deciding which chemical will produce the best results comes down to the specific attributes each chemical has....

What are MEK Inhibitors?

What are MEK Inhibitors?

What are MEK Inhibitors? MEK inhibitors are a class of drug or chemical that stops the action of the mitogen-activated protein kinase enzymes known by the names MEK 1 and MEK 2. Mitogen-activated protein kinase enzymes are used by the cells of mammals to communicate...

What are MEK Solvents?

What are MEK Solvents?

What is MEK? MEK stands for methyl ethyl ketone. This chemical is a colorless liquid that is generally soluble in water. It is extremely volatile, and because of its nature, it is typically only used in industrial and commercial situations. This chemical has similar...

What are Uses of Methyl Ethyl Ketone?

What are Uses of Methyl Ethyl Ketone?

What is Methyl Ethyl Ketone? Methyl ethyl ketone, or MEK, is a liquid chemical. It appears colorless and has a sweet odor. This chemical is soluble in water but is extremely flammable and volatile. It is a rather harsh chemical, having much harsher properties than...

What is Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide?

What is Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide?

Methyl Ethyl Ketone Peroxide is a clear, yellow liquid with a minty odor. It is an organic peroxide that is made from methyl ethyl ketone and hydrogen peroxide being reacted together. It is an extremely reactive chemical and a strong oxidizer, meaning it can explode...

Methanol vs Methane

Methanol vs Methane

What is Methanol? Methanol is a colorless, watery alcohol. It is toxic to humans and animals. However, it has been found in humans, animals, and plants. It is extremely flammable, as many alcohols are. Again, this alcohol is toxic and can cause serious effects in...