Aal Chem News

Follow the Aal Chem blog to keep abreast of the latest product and technology developments in the chemical industry. 

calendar icon7/12/2012

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calendar icon2012-07-12

PCBTF, Oxol 100 in Demand - What’s the Big Deal?

Parachlorobenzotrifluoride is a mouthful.  Some might prefer PCBTF, 4-chlorobenzotrifluoride or maybe oxol 100.  No matter which way you say it, Aal Chem has noticed a trend: the need for PCBTF.  We have had several customers call for material: some old and some new. With the growing demand for PCBTF material, also known asoxol 100,parachlorobenzotrifluoride or 4-chlorobenzotrifluoride, we thought it was time to see what the big deal was.

calendar icon5/14/2012

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calendar icon2012-05-14

Did you miss the 2012 American Coatings Show...?

Did you miss the 2012 American Coatings Show? Aal Chem didn't - we had a great time in Indianapolis this year. See below for a recap of Aal Chem's first trade show as an exhibitor.

calendar icon4/12/2012

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calendar icon2012-04-12

American Coatings Show 2012 Invitation

We are pleased to invite you to join Aal Chem at the 2012 American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, Indiana, May 8-10! Aal Chem would like to offer you FREE trade show admission (a $50 value). We will be showcasing our top suppliers and partners. On display will be a customized 1969 Chevrolet Camaro; the exterior was built using materials from our suppliers and will help our booth be the focal point of the show.  

calendar icon2/7/2012

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calendar icon2012-02-07

Aal Chem featured in the American Coatings Show Preview!

Aal Chem is excited to announce that we will be an exhibitor at the 2012 American Coatings Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. We will be co-exhibiting with our main epoxy resin supplier, (and the 3rd largest in the world!) Kukdo Chemical

As deadlines are approaching fast with the show just a few months away, (May 8-10, 2012) we are busy preparing the final details of our booth. As a first time exhibitor, we wanted our booth to be unique and memorable among those big names - BASF, Huntsman, and DOW Chemical to name a few.

calendar icon11/21/2011

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calendar icon2011-11-21

Why have Chemical Prices Climbed in Recent Years?

Since feedstock prices are on the rise, the chemical industry is seeking new or more freely available sources as building blocks for chemicals. A feedstock or raw material is the basic material from which a product ismanufactured or made. Why have prices skyrocketed in the past few years? Increasingly volatile oil prices have had a direct effect on raw material costs worldwide. When the price of a barrel of crude oil dramatically increases coupled by supply shortages, it impacts everyone. Gas, crude oil and aromatics are the building blocks for so many chemicals—including polyurethane foam, toluene di-isocyanate (TDI), methyl di-p-phenylene isocyanate (MDI) and polyols.Isocyanates: Uses and Price Projections