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Safety & HandlingAug 6, 202614 min read

Where to Buy Nitric Acid: Grades, Concentrations, Licensing and Shipping Explained

Nitric acid (HNO₃, CAS 7697-37-2) can be bought in the United States without any federal purchase licence — it is not a DEA-listed chemical. What gates...

Chemical & Product GuidesJun 3, 202614 min read

Hydrochloric Acid 37%: ACS Reagent vs Technical Grade — Which Purity Do You Actually Need?

Hydrochloric acid 37% (HCl, CAS 7647-01-0) is concentrated, fuming hydrochloric acid — about 12 molar and the strongest standard grade sold. The two grades that matter...

Safety & HandlingOct 13, 202511 min read

Ammonium Hydroxide 29% ACS Grade: Why Your Chemical Supplier Matters as Much as the Chemical

After 20+ years supplying Ammonium Hydroxide to research labs, government facilities, and manufacturers, we've learned one critical lesson: the product is only as reliable as the...

Emerging TechnologyJul 8, 202513 min read

Distilled vs. Deionized Water: Which High-Purity Water is Right for Your Application?

Understand the chemical differences, production methods, and industrial applications of high-purity water.

Safety & HandlingApr 29, 202510 min read

Safe Storage Tips for Acids, Bases, and Solvents: What You Must Know

Unlock the secrets to safely storing common laboratory and industrial chemicals. Learn best practices to prevent accidents, ensure compliance, and maintain chemical integrity.

Safety & HandlingMar 25, 202515 min read

Chemical Storage Guidelines: Safely Handling Acids, Bases, and Solvent

Written by Andre Taki, Product Specialist at Alliance Chemical. DOT hazmat-certified (49 CFR 172.704) with 20+ years in industrial chemical distribution. Reach the team at andre@alliancechemical.com...

Safety & HandlingJan 3, 202512 min read

The Complete Hydrogen Peroxide Concentration Guide: 3% to 30%

Hydrogen peroxide made national headlines when crews used it to fight algae in the DC Reflecting Pool. We broke down why a few jugs could not...

Industrial ApplicationsNov 13, 202322 min read

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

Diluting 99% with water is literally the last step of commercial rubbing alcohol manufacture. Here is the rest of the process, from refinery gas onward. How...

Safety & HandlingAug 30, 202315 min read

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

Denatured alcohol is ethanol (ethyl alcohol, CAS 64-17-5) blended with a small amount of an added denaturant that makes it unfit to drink. Isopropyl alcohol is...

Industrial ApplicationsApr 26, 202314 min read

The Importance of ACS Grade Chemicals in Research and Industry

How the gold standard of chemical purity protects your analytical results and safeguards manufacturing quality across every industry.

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