Phenolic resin is notable for being a type of thermoset polymer, meaning that it cures into an altered form than when it is uncured; however, unlike other varieties of plastic polymers, it cannot be re-melted and re-molded. This comes with the cost of recyclability, as the resin cannot be re-molded after it is cured and…
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The preservative properties of formaldehyde are highly valued because they’re anti-bacterial and thus ideal for industries and products such as food, medicine, and skincare. Formaldehyde is made up of hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon and is thus the simplest of all the aldehydes. As a result, it’s easy to produce in large quantities for formaldehyde producers…
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Toll manufacturing and contract manufacturing are both forms of outsourcing chemical production that reduce costs and ensure higher quality products are provided for the manufacturer’s clients. Because these two manufacturing services have similarities, they are often confused as being the same. Let’s take a look at the differences between toll manufacturing and contract manufacturing so…
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Knowing the importance of research and development in business is key to keeping your own business innovative and competitive within your industry.
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An organosulfur compound, sulfonic acid can be thought of as sulfuric acid with a hydroxyl group replaced by an organic substituent, meaning you could be forgiven for mixing them up due to their similar names and chemical structures. Powerful and polarizing, sulfonic acid can most often be found as a crystalline solid or a high-boiling…
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