Preventing Rubber Failure

June 7, 2017

Our infographic looks at the reasons behind why rubber products and components fail, and how companies can help prevent rubber materials failing prematurely. The unexpected failure of a rubber product or component can have devastating repercussions and incur costly legal ramifications for the manufacturer. With over thirty-five different elastomer types to choose from, expert input at the material selection and design stage are critical to prevent failure.

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Global Petrochemical Market

Infographic | January 17, 2020

Global petrochemical market was valued at around USD 621.1 billion in 2018 and is expected to grow with a GAGS of over 8.0% during the forecast period 2019-2025. Increasing use of polymers In the packaging and automotive industries Extensive use of methanol in various end-use industries Increasing paints &coatings demand Easy aye/lability of raw material from the addle East.

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PFAS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Infographic | December 28, 2019

WHAT ARE PFAS CHEMICALS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS and GenX chemicals. Since the 1940s, PFAS have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including in the United States. PFOA and PFOS have been the most extensively produced and studied of these chemicals. Both are very persistent in the environment and in the human body. Exposure to certain PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects.

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Multi-Functional Linings for Downstream Oil & Gas

Infographic | December 27, 2019

In Hydrocarbon storage there is a high likelihood of water contamination, this water gathers underneath the hydrocarbon cargo and can cause accelerated corrosion of the tank, requiring the lining of the base and 1 meter up the wall. For linings to perform as intended they need to have a chemical and mechanical bond to the substrate, which requires the steel to be clean, reactive and rough, often achieved through abrasive blasting.

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Household Hazardous Wastes

Infographic | December 13, 2019

What is household hazardous waste? Unwanted leftover products accumulated in a home that are ignitable, toxic, corrosive, or reactive. Examples include oil based paints, lighter fluid, fertilizers, adhesives, and cleaning products.

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U.S. Chemical Weapons Elimination Program's Key Successes

Infographic | February 28, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) oversees the U.S. chemical weapons elimination program. We've worked for over 30 years to keep Americans safe from dangerous chemicals in warfare materials by monitoring the process for safely destroying them and making sure workers and nearby communities stay safe and healthy.

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Specialty Chemicals Market Overview

Infographic | December 26, 2019

The global specialty chemicals industry stood at almost $600 billion in 2018. Specialty polymers, industrial and institutional cleaners, electronic chemicals, surfactants, and flavors and fragrances were the largest sectors. Specialty chemicals are consumed in a wide variety of end use industries and growth is very much dependent on the health of the economy.

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AK Scientific provides quality chemical products to scientists, researchers, manufacturers, and innovators worldwide. Our customers do groundbreaking work in healthcare, biotechnology, materials, energy, and other fields. Our growing catalog of over 14,000 novel and notable R&D compounds is in stock at our warehouse in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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