About the author

Homar Murillo

Science Writer

Homar has a Masters degree in Environmental Science & Biochemistry and five years’ experience as a chemistry teacher. His extensive experience has made him a top science and manufacturing writer for ReAgent since 2020. He is a father of three beautiful children and is currently obsessed with the youngest, baby Barbara.
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Is Ethanol Hazardous?

Ethanol is a strongly-smelling, volatile, flammable liquid – so yes, the short answer is that ethanol is hazardous! Ethanol was first discovered as a by-product of fermenting alcohol, has been used in chemistry since the 1850s, and due to its

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WATCH: ReAgent’s New USP Water Video

Watch our latest video to learn more about USP water.  In this video, Jessica Clifton, one of ReAgent’s directors, explains how our USP water complies with the stringent requirements of the the US pharmacopoeia standards. These are a set of

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Close up of a deionised water IBC from ReAgent

What Is The Deionisation Process?

Deionisation can remove dissolved solids from water through ion exchange techniques. This process effectively removes significant amounts of organic and inorganic substances dissolved in tap water, such as pesticides, fertilisers, sodium, and calcium compounds. The resulting liquid is called deionised

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What Chemicals Are Used In Oven Cleaners?

The chemicals used in oven cleaners may cause concern in many people, but do they deserve the reputation? The trials and tribulations of oven cleaning are a necessary evil that most of us must face. Over time, various layers of

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Reverse osmosis equipment in a factory

What is Reverse Osmosis?

Small-scale commercial water purifying facilities and industrial-scale desalination plants commonly use multiple stages in the purification process to produce drinkable water.  Reverse osmosis (also known as RO) is a key stage in removing salt and mineral impurities from the water. 

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What Are Methylated Spirits?

Commonly used methylated spirits is a general-purpose alcohol which is not fit for drinking. This is because approximately 10% methanol has been added to it, along with additives such as pyridine, isopropyl alcohol, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, and methyl isobutyl

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ReAgent's water plant

WATCH: Ultrapure Water Manufacturing

Want to know more about our ultrapure water, including what grade it is and how we make it?  In our short video, you’ll follow the step-by-step process of manufacturing ultrapure water as one of ReAgent’s directors, Jessica Clifton, explains how

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How To Handle Explosive Chemicals

Handling explosive chemicals requires stringent safety precautions – and that’s not just wearing the right PPE, but also about understanding the nature of the chemical you are handling.  You must know its flashpoint, detonation point, possible triggers, and incompatible chemicals

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What Is Demineralised Water?

If you’re confused by what demineralised water is versus deionised, distilled, ultrapure, purified water (the list goes on)… you’re in the right place. There are many forms of purified, high grade water, and in today’s blog post we’re going to

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