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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 that can react or act as catalysts for it to explode.Additionally, you must know about the appropriate container and containment requirements...
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 look in a little more depth at what demineralised water is. Introduction to Demineralised Water Demineralised water is also called demi or demin...
Oxidising chemicals, depending on their strength, can damage your skin and mucous membrane, so you have to handle them carefully.This type of chemical, which includes hydrogen peroxide, sodium perchlorate, and chromic acid, can be found in the workplace.Handling them requires wearing protective clothing, gloves, and goggles. For example, if you’re using oxidising agents in a laboratory, nitrile gloves can provide...
Bottled water usually undergoes filtration processes rather than distillation because it contains essential minerals that affect the taste and nutritional value of the water. Distilled water, on the other hand, is entirely pure H20 because distillation removes all of its impurities, including minerals.‘Bottled water’ is a very broad category that includes three main types of water that have undergone different...
Watch our newest video to find out more about what happens when you place an order on our website.Learn how you can conveniently purchase the chemicals you need, and the fast, efficient delivery and service you receive.In this video, Jessica Clifton, one of ReAgent’s Directors, discusses the details.What’s this video all about? In the video, Jessica walks you through the process...
Whether you’re conducting experiments in a chemistry lab or working in a chemical factory, you must always wear appropriate protective gear.Always assume you’re handling hazardous chemicals that can potentially injure you or cause property damage. Wear goggles or face shields to protect your eyes and face against chemical sprays or splashes. Wear proper gloves, especially when working on corrosive or...
Isopropyl alcohol, which is also known as isopropanol and propan-2-ol, comes in different grades and has a large variety of applications in many different industries. Key Takeaways Isopropyl alcohol has many uses; one of which is rubbing alcohol Ethyl alcohol is also used as rubbing alcohol Isopropyl alcohol is commonly used in industries as a solvent There are three methods for...
Toxic chemicals can cause health problems, ranging from skin irritations and allergies to life threatening acute reactions such as organ failure.Depending on the toxicity level, chemicals can do serious damage to living tissue and organ systems. Some accumulate over a long period (months or years) and may trigger serious illnesses such as lung cancer. That means handling toxic chemicals requires...
Distillation is the process of purifying a substance, whereby pure substances are extracted from a mixture. There are different types of distillation processes, including fractional distillation, simple, steam, and vacuum distillation.Distillation has several commercial and industrial applications. For example, it can be used to distil wine. In fact, the well-documented use of distillation can be traced as far back as the...
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