The demand for lithium has boomed in recent years, particularly with the global push towards electric vehicles (EVs). What was once an element with limited applications, lithium’s use in rechargeable batteries has caused an explosion in demand. Since 2021, the pricing of lithium carbonate has increased more than 400% and continues to rise. The supply... Read more »
Dimethyl Sebacate (DMS) is a plasticizer for nitrocellulose, rubber, and vinyl resins. DMS is a large component used in the production of light stabilizers, a softening agent, and solvent for cellulosic resins, synthetic resins, and rubbers. Dimethyl Sebacate is used in Hindered Amines Light Stabilizers (HALS), which are considered the best performing light stabilizers on... Read more »
Polyisobutenes (PIBs) are non-drying synthetic hydrocarbon polymers made from the polymerization of olefins. PIBs are used in a wide range of applications including greases, forming lubricants, sealants, inks, coatings, paint, liquid colorants for plastics, agriculture, cling film, and hot melt & PSA adhesives. They can be used as Group V base oils in synthetic lubricants... Read more »
Even as a baby, colors mean something. Usually, we associate boys with blue and girls with pink. Colors are used to decorate, convey messages, entertain, and stimulate. For example, red is usually associated with heat while blue is associated with cold or water. This is also true in the chemical industry when it comes to... Read more »
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 »
Disodium Sebacate (DSS) is a castor oil derivative which can be used in cosmetics, detergents, and as a corrosion inhibitor in lubricants. DSS is approved under CFR 21.178.3570 for incidental food contact in greases. DSS has been used to replace sodium nitrites in aluminum greases. Its fine particle size allows it to be added to... Read more »
ChemCeed will be exhibiting at the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on May 21-25th. The five-day event will feature over 500 technical presentations, application-based case studies, best practice reports, discussion panels and a trade show. The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta, GA on... Read more »
ChemCeed is proud to announce our inclusion in the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association (ILMA) as a supplier member. ILMA, founded in 1948, represents independent lubricant companies that produce over 30 percent of all lubricants and 75 percent of the metalworking fluids and other specialty industrial lubricants sold in America. ChemCeed has long been a trusted... Read more »
With many reports indicating that the automotive and new car production will continue with a solid performance in 2016, the demand for metalworking fluids and lubricant demand should also continue to be strong this year as well. From the metal grinding fluids to the coolants used in the an actual vehicle production, MWF will play... Read more »
