Epoxidized Soybean Oil (ESO) is a non-toxic, non-hazardous, and naturally-based plasticizer and stabilizer for flexible PVC applications. The ESO supplied by ChemCeed is produced from locally grown Midwest U.S. soybean crops and is manufactured by North America’s leading farmer-owned cooperative, CHS. An industry leader in soy processing, CHS processes more than 120 million bushels of... Read more »
Minority-Owned Business Enterprise Certification: ChemCeed gains many benefits from being a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, and in turn ChemCeed’s customers also reap these benefits by having ChemCeed as a supplier. To gain access to the benefits, a company must be certified the (NMSDC) National Minority Supplier Development Council. Click here to check out ChemCeed, LLC’s Certifications.... Read more »
Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) is a preferred choice PVC plasticizer for large-volume general use applications by balancing cost savings with good processablity. DINP is highly compatible and can be used with many secondary plasticizers to maximize cost effectiveness. It is often used as a substitute for Dioctyl Phthalate (DOP) and shows lower volatility than DOP. DINP... Read more »
A new study found that use of plastics has four times less of an environmental cost than using alternative materials. The study examined alternatives such as glass, tin or aluminum and took into account ocean damage, end-of-life management, transportation, production and material and energy recovery costs and impact. It was found that although the cost... Read more »
Dibasic acid mixtures ranging in length from C10 to C12 (Sebacic Acid, Dodecanedioic Acid (DDDA) and Undecanedioic Acid) can be formulated as an amine salt concentrate for a variety of corrosion inhibition applications. This mixture creates a strong protective layer of inhibition on a metal surface and is especially effective at ferrous corrosion protection for... Read more »
North American PVC resin prices increased in June, with strong activity in the construction sector sited as the reason for the increase. The price increase of an average of 2 cents per pound made for the third increase in just four months. While the U.S. housing market continues to recover from the recession of 2008... Read more »
Since the beginning of this year, the state of California has listed Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP) on its Prop 65 list which requires additional labels on products found to expose users to amounts above the established No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) of 146 micrograms per day of DINP when sold in the state of California. At... Read more »
Due to growing consumer pressure over phthalate plasticizers, many manufacturers are challenged with the problem of reformulating a phthalate-free product while maintaining the same cost and performance. Although there are now a growing number of drop-in phthalate replacement plasticizers on the market for all types of polymer applications, especially polyvinyl chloride (PVC), they often come... Read more »
This week Congress passed a bipartisan TSCA reform package intended to update outdated laws regarding chemical safety regulations. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is a 40-year-old piece of legislation that regulates manufacturing, transport, and use of thousands of chemicals in the United States. The new overhaul of this legislation will provide more power to... Read more »
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin – May 16, 2016 — ChemCeed ChemCeed LLC, a worldwide chemical distribution company, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Development Center– Chicago, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by the Women’s Business Development Center–... Read more »
