The first use of grease dates back to ancient times, when man first used animal fats and vegetable oils to reduce friction. Analysis of these crude lubricants shows that lime was sometimes mixed in as a thickener, making this the first complex grease. The science of lubricating technology has come a long way since ancient... Read more »
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added diisononyl phthalate (DINP) to California’s Proposition 65 list as “known to the State to cause cancer” in December 2013. Although this listing goes against the weight of scientific evidence which has found that the thoroughly studied plasticizer does not pose any risk to human health... Read more »
The Trump Administration announced Monday, September 17th it will enact tariffs on more than $200 billion worth of Chinese goods. The U.S. tariffs start at a rate of 10%, before rising to 25% at the end of the year unless a resolution is reached between the U.S. and China. On Tuesday, China had already announced... Read more »
It is too easy to forget how much A.I (Artificial Intelligence) technology plays a role in our everyday lives. However, manufacturing companies are coming to realize just how important this tool can be to create a more efficient supply chain. Recent advancements in A.I and data analytics have allowed manufacturers to eliminate potential bottlenecks and... Read more »
Look around you. Everything you see is a wonder of chemistry, from the everyday items like the plastic cup you are drinking out of to the metabolic processes happening within your own body. That is why teaching our kids chemistry is so important. Learning chemistry is a great way for kids to learn scientific methods... Read more »
Jobs and unemployment are often things that are discussed regularly on the news, more recently because of the unemployment rate being the lowest it has been in years. However, while other industries are seeing their jobs being filled, the trucking industry is still facing a severe shortage of drivers. Almost anything that is sold in... Read more »
As the trade war between China and the United States escalates, the latest list of tariffs imposed on Chinese imports is sure to shake up the chemical industry and those who depend on chemical raw materials in their manufacturing. The latest list contains many chemicals, chemical intermediates, and pharmaceutical precursors which will be subject to... Read more »
Polyvinyl Chloride, or PVC, is one of the oldest synthetic materials and has a multitude of valuable commercial applications. Even better, PVC is cheap, durable, and easy to process. We have a lot to thank PVC for, from vinyl water pipes that supply clean, metal-free water to medical products used in the fight against infectious... Read more »
Last year it seemed that every day there was a new natural disaster making the news headlines. From wildfires to tornadoes, Mother Nature ravaged the United States. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather and climate disasters cost the US $306 billion in damages, and this year it is only expected to get... Read more »
Many in the chemical industry are aware of and familiar with California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65) as many of the things that we deal with every day are on the list. California’s Prop 65 Warning is the law that requires California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity, and... Read more »
