Alliance Chemical Resource Library

Safety & HandlingDec 2, 202521 min read

Chemical Safety Audit Checklist For Plants, Labs And Warehouses

Use this practical chemical safety audit checklist to walk your plant, lab or warehouse, verify storage and labeling, review PPE and SDSs, and close gaps before...

Industrial ApplicationsSep 19, 202512 min read

Why Beef Processors Use d-Limonene: Odor, Grease, and Uptime

The 2 a.m. lift station failure is a plant manager's worst nightmare. In our definitive guide, we break down how d-Limonene, a powerful citrus solvent, is...

Industrial ApplicationsAug 6, 20257 min read

The Power of a Ketone: An Expert Guide to Cyclohexanone's Superior Solvent Properties

When common solvents like acetone or MEK fall short, industry professionals turn to the power of Cyclohexanone. This expert guide dives deep into what makes this...

Safety & HandlingJul 15, 202516 min read

The Unsung Hero: Why N-Butyl Acetate is the Gold Standard for Automotive Coatings

N-Butyl Acetate is an organic ester solvent with the chemical formula C6H12O2 and CAS number 123-86-4. It is a clear, colorless liquid with a mild, fruity...

Industrial ApplicationsMay 8, 202555 min read

Safeguarding Your Operations: A Comprehensive Guide to Neutralizing Spent Sodium Hydroxide Baths

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as caustic soda or lye, is a highly caustic inorganic compound with the formula NaOH, consisting of sodium cations (Na⁺) and...

Safety & HandlingMay 7, 202511 min read

Decoding Chemical Delivery Costs: A Guide for Our Customers

Chemical delivery costs are the total shipping expenses associated with transporting industrial chemicals, determined by factors including package size, regulatory classification, and carrier protocols. For hazardous...

Emerging TechnologyApr 30, 202515 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Solvent for Industrial Cleaning

An industrial cleaning solvent is a liquid formulated to dissolve, suspend, or extract other materials without undergoing chemical change itself. Key properties include solvency power (often...

Emerging TechnologyApr 28, 202523 min read

TCE Ban Explained: Can You Still Buy Trichloroethylene?

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a highly effective solvent long used for degreasing and cleaning in industrial applications. As of March 2025, the U.S. EPA has issued a...

Safety & HandlingApr 15, 202512 min read

How Trichloroethylene (TCE) Powers Road Recycling: A Key Ingredient in Sustainable Pavement Reclamation"

Trichloroethylene is a clear, volatile liquid solvent (C2HCl3, CAS 79-01-6) with a boiling point of 87°C and a molecular weight of 131.38 g/mol. It is primarily...

Emerging TechnologyApr 9, 202515 min read

The Great Battery Acid Vanishing Act: Why It's Gone Missing and Where You CAN Find It!

Battery acid is a 37% concentration of sulfuric acid by weight blended with high-purity water, used as the electrolyte in lead-acid batteries. The industry standard for...

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