Hydrochloric acid (HCl, CAS 7647-01-0) is one of the most important mineral acids in industry and the laboratory — a strong, versatile acid used everywhere from steel pickling to pH control. This guide covers its uses, concentrations, grades and safe handling. What is hydrochloric acid? Hydrochloric acid is a solution of hydrogen chloride gas in […]
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In-depth guides to individual chemicals from Ozon Chemical – properties, grades, applications and safe handling for solvents, reagents, acids and more.
Ethyl acetate (CAS 141-78-6) is one of the most widely used esters in industry — a clear, colourless solvent with a characteristic fruity odour, fast evaporation and excellent solvency for resins, coatings and extractions. This guide covers its main uses, available grades and safe handling. What is ethyl acetate? Ethyl acetate is the ester of […]
Propylene glycol (PG, CAS 57-55-6) is a versatile, low-toxicity liquid used across pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics and industry. This guide covers its uses, grades and why it is so widely chosen. What is propylene glycol? Propylene glycol is a clear, colourless, nearly odourless liquid that is miscible with water. It acts as a solvent, humectant (moisture-retainer) […]
Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) is often called the most important industrial chemical — produced in greater volume than any other. This guide covers its uses, grades and safe handling. Why sulfuric acid is everywhere Sulfuric acid is a strong, dense, highly versatile mineral acid and a powerful dehydrating agent. Its low cost and reactivity make it […]
Isopropyl alcohol (IPA, isopropanol, CAS 67-63-0) is one of the most widely used solvents and disinfectants — valued for fast evaporation, low residue and broad solvency. This guide covers its uses, grades and applications. What is isopropyl alcohol? IPA is a clear, colourless alcohol that is fully miscible with water and dissolves a wide range […]
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO, CAS 67-68-5) is a remarkable polar aprotic solvent — colourless, highly versatile and able to dissolve both polar and non-polar compounds. This guide covers what DMSO is used for, its grades, and how to handle it safely. What makes DMSO special DMSO is a polar aprotic solvent that is miscible with water […]
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH), also known as caustic soda or lye, is one of the most important industrial chemicals — a strong alkali used everywhere from manufacturing to water treatment. This guide covers its properties, grades and main applications. What is sodium hydroxide? Sodium hydroxide is a white solid alkali (supplied as beads, flakes or pearls) […]
Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a powerful, versatile oxidising agent used across cleaning, disinfection, water treatment and chemical synthesis. It is sold in several concentrations and grades, and choosing the right one matters for both performance and safety. This guide explains the main hydrogen peroxide grades and where each is used. How hydrogen peroxide works Hydrogen […]
Acetone (CAS 67-64-1) is one of the most widely used solvents in the world — a clear, colourless, fast-evaporating liquid valued for its ability to dissolve a broad range of organic compounds. This guide covers what acetone is used for across industry and the laboratory, the grades available, and how to source it reliably. What […]
