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The Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry

Green chemistry is a concept that crops up with increasing frequency; we’ve already discussed it here previously with reference to the Periodic Table’s ‘endangered’ elements, and the recycling rates of metal elements used in mobile phones.

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United Laboratories Inc.

Since 1964 United Laboratories, Inc. has been a leader in the specialty chemical business offering more than 300 innovative products. In the 70’s, United was first in the industry to introduce citrus-based cleaners named Solar Solvents. In the 80’s, United introduced enzyme-based products called Zyme-Line. As your responsible solutions partner, United's most recent introductions are leading the way with ground-breaking new technologies, such as safer alternatives to phosphoric and hydrochloric acid-based products called Earth Smart® Acid (ESA) and our latest, patent-pending SMART SOLVE™ products, which are VOC-free, NPE-free and Earth Smart®. Both of these product lines prove once again that we can provide our customers with products that are safer to use and safer for the environment, while still maintaining or exceeding the performance quality expected of our products. United leads the industry when it comes to running a strong service-oriented sales operation. We are the company tha

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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.

Hazardous Waste Site Health Assessment Team

Infographic | March 9, 2020

We look into whether hazardous waste sites cause health risks. A hazardous waste site can be any place where chemicals have gotten into the air, water and soil. Former landfills and industrial plants, even areas where crops have been grown, can be hazardous waste sites.

One-Day Recycling Depot

Infographic | June 1, 2022

Foam packaging (white and coloured) such as foam containers for meat and produce, foam egg cartons, foam clamshells, cups and bowls for takeout food, firm foam cushion packaging to protect electronics, small appliances, etc.

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.

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.

PROCESS SAFETY AND HOW IT REDUCES YOUR RISK

Infographic | February 26, 2020

An effective process safety program combines management and engineering efforts to help mitigate accidents and catastrophes involving hazardous materials. PROCESS SAFETY (PS) IS NOT JUST A RESPONSE TO REGULATORY NEEDS; IT SAVES LIVES AND FINANCIAL COSTS TO A BUSINESS

The Twelve Principles of Green Chemistry