In recent years, Mexico has faced a significant challenge in combating fuel theft, leading to substantial economic losses and environmental hazards. To address this issue, The Mexican Ministry of Energy (SENER) and Ministry of Economy published a modified agreement on October 23, 2023 “prohibiting importation into Mexico of 68 tariff categories of petroleum products, including... Read more »
The world is facing an increasing waste crisis, and one of the most challenging materials to manage is rubber. With the vast amounts of rubber tires, industrial components, and customer products being discarded each year, finding innovative and sustainable solutions for rubber waste is more crucial than ever. Turning rubber into gas is one such... Read more »
The word “sustainability” and “circular economy” have quickly become buzzwords in our industry, but what do they really mean to you and your company? With most major corporations touting their lofty sustainable goals, it seems to mean something a little different to everyone. In fact, recently the oil giant Shell has caused controversy regarding its... Read more »
ChemCeed will be exhibiting at the International Elastomer Conference in Cleveland, OH on October 16-19, 2023. ChemCeed would like to invite all attendees to stop by booth number 145 to discuss the many products ChemCeed offers into the rubber industry, including plasticizers, rubber accelerators, flame-retardants, processed oils and pigments. During the show, ChemCeed will be... Read more »
Truck Driver Appreciation Week is an annual event in the United States that typically takes place in the third week of September. It is a time when individuals and businesses come together to show their gratitude and appreciation for the hardworking men and women who make up the trucking industry. This week-long celebration is important... Read more »
Natural disasters, ranging from hurricanes and earthquakes to wildfires and floods, have always posed a threat to human populations and infrastructure. Rising global temperatures have led to more intense heatwaves, melting glaciers, and sea-level rise, resulting in more frequent and severe storms and flooding. This has underscored the urgent need for comprehensive disaster preparedness strategies... Read more »
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been in the news in recent years due to the potential health and environmental effects of these “forever chemicals”. PFAS have been widely used for decades, however, the chemistry doesn’t break down readily and persists in the environment, and studies show many PFAS are found in the blood... Read more »
Tall Oil is produced from the liquid rosin of coniferous pine trees and is largely produced as a byproduct of paper production. Its composition consists of the three primary components: resin acids, unsaponifiable, and fatty acids (mainly palmitic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid). Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA) is produced by factional distillation whereby... Read more »
More than 15 million Americans are expected to be impacted by hazardous winter weather this week, as a storm system prepares to pummel the the US from Texas to West Virginia. In addition to winter precipitation, temperatures have reached dangerous and record lows in other portions of the country. Accidents and dangerous conditions have heavily... Read more »
ChemCeed is proud to announce the five-year anniversary of Vickie Gaerlan in December 2022. As one of our Operations Coordinators, Vickie is an integral part of our team. In addition to her hard work in Operations, she assists with Accounting, and is instrumental in training new team members. ChemCeed offers their congratulations to Vickie and... Read more »
