Alliance Chemical Resource Library – Page 13

Safety & HandlingJan 24, 20248 min read

Beyond the Basics: Using MEK as a LEGO Glue for Permanent Structures

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a powerful ketone solvent used for solvent welding plastics such as LEGO bricks made from Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS). MEK temporarily...

Water & EnvironmentalDec 11, 202315 min read

From Cloudy to Clear: The Essential Role of Aluminum Sulfate in Coagulation & Flocculation

Aluminum sulfate is a highly water-soluble white crystalline powder used as a coagulant and flocculant in municipal and industrial water treatment. Its chemical identifiers are CAS...

Safety & HandlingNov 27, 20238 min read

How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide: A Comprehensive Guide for Industries and Consumers

Hydrogen Peroxide is a powerful oxidizing chemical with the formula H₂O₂ and CAS number 7722-84-1. It decomposes into water and oxygen, releasing energy and highly reactive...

Industrial ApplicationsNov 13, 202323 min read

How to Make 70% Isopropyl Alcohol from 99% Isopropyl Alcohol

70% isopropyl alcohol is a solution made by diluting 99% isopropyl alcohol with water to achieve a final concentration of 70% by volume. Isopropyl alcohol (C₃H₈O)...

Industrial ApplicationsOct 25, 202320 min read

The Role of Antifreeze and Coolants in the Battle Against Ice and Fire

Antifreeze and coolant are glycol-based heat-transfer fluids used to protect automotive, HVAC, and industrial systems from freezing, boiling, and corrosion. The two main types are ethylene...

Water & EnvironmentalOct 19, 202316 min read

Green Chemistry: Eco-friendly Alternatives for Common Industrial Solvents and Cleaners

Green chemistry is the practice of replacing hazardous traditional industrial solvents and cleaners with eco-friendly alternatives that offer comparable performance while reducing regulatory, health, and environmental...

Industrial ApplicationsOct 12, 202314 min read

How to Remove Candle Wax from Any Surface: 5 Easy Methods

Candle wax is a nonpolar straight-chain hydrocarbon, commonly paraffin, that dissolves in nonpolar solvents such as acetone, mineral spirits, and d-limonene, but not in water. For...

Safety & HandlingSep 10, 202321 min read

DIY Fog Fluid: How to Make Fog Machine Liquid (PG, Glycerin & DI Water)

DIY fog machine fluid is USP-grade propylene glycol or USP-grade glycerin mixed with deionized water. A 1:4 active-to-water ratio is the standard starting point: propylene glycol...

Safety & HandlingAug 30, 202315 min read

Denatured Alcohol vs Isopropyl Alcohol: SDA 3A vs 3C, Grades, and Which Solvent You Actually Need

Wondering what “denatured” even means, and why federal law requires a poison in perfectly good ethanol? What Is Denatured Alcohol? Why the Government Poisons Perfectly Good...

Industrial ApplicationsAug 17, 202320 min read

Acetone: Uses, Safety & ACS vs Technical

Acetone is a colorless, fast-evaporating organic solvent with the molecular formula C₃H₆O and CAS number 67-64-1. It has a boiling point of 56.2°C, a flash point...

Safety & HandlingAug 10, 202318 min read

Acetone Essentials: Navigating Its Use in Industry, Nail Care, and Home Cleaning

Acetone is a widely used solvent with the chemical formula C₃H₆O (propan-2-one) and a boiling point of 56°C. It is 100% miscible with water and produced...

Industrial ApplicationsJul 19, 20238 min read

An In-depth Guide to Monoethanolamine (MEA)

Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a bifunctional amino alcohol (formula C₂H₇NO, CAS 141-43-5) used in industrial gas sweetening, carbon capture, surfactant formulation, and cleaning. MEA features a primary...

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