Aluminum Shavings

Aluminum shavings, also known as chips, turnings, or swarf, are byproducts of metal machining processes. They are valued for their high surface area, purity, and bright metallic appearance, making them suitable for recycling as well as a wide range of artistic, decorative, industrial, and scientific applications.

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Applications and Benefits:

• Arts and crafts for texture and metallic visual effects
• Epoxy and resin art including tables, jewelry, and decorative figures
• Orgonite and cloudbuster production
• Model making and decorative seasonal items
• Lost-wax casting for jewelry and handmade products
• Scrap recycling and remelting into aluminum ingots
• Metallurgical deoxidizers and aluminum briquette manufacturing
• Chemical and scientific applications requiring high surface area materials
• Water treatment, fuel cell, solar, catalyst, and CVD applications

Caution:

Aluminum shavings may have sharp edges and should be handled using appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves and eye protection. Fine aluminum dust may pose a respiratory hazard if inhaled in large quantities. Ensure proper ventilation and cleanup. Aluminum shavings should be recycled whenever possible and kept free of excessive oils or coolants for safe handling and higher scrap value.

Aluminum Sulfate

Technical-grade aluminum sulfate [Al₂(SO₄)₃], also known as Alum, Pearl Alum, or Cake Alum. Meets American Water Works Association Standard B-403-98 for municipal and industrial water treatment.

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Applications and Benefits:

• Water treatment for municipal and industrial supplies
• Used as a mordant for dyeing textiles
• Controls pH in paper manufacturing processes
• Acts as a waterproofing agent for concrete
• Clarifies fats and oils in industrial processes
• Used in lubrication compositions

Caution:

Handle with care. Avoid inhalation and contact with skin or eyes. Store in a dry, cool place.

Ammonium Chloride, 99.9%, Treated, Technical

Ammonium Chloride Treated is a white crystalline salt used in metal finishing, fluxing, electroplating, and as a processing aid in metalworking and textiles. It comes in white-fine crystals, is soluble in water and glycerol, and slightly soluble in alcohol. This chemical is used as a flux in preparing metals to be tin-coated, galvanized, or soldered. It works by cleaning the surface of workpieces, reacting with metal oxides to form volatile metal chlorides. Additionally, Ammonium Chloride has various applications as a fertilizer, in industries, laboratories, and more. It is commonly used in dry batteries, mordant (dyeing and printing), soldering flux, the manufacture of various ammonia compounds, fertilizer, pickling agent in zinc coating and tinning, electroplating, and washing powders. Quantity discounts apply. Perfect for metalworkers, chemical laboratories, farmers, textile and leather industries, and consumers looking for various applications.

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Applications and Benefits:

• Used as a flux in tin-coating, soldering, and galvanization
• Ideal for metal finishing and electroplating
• Serves as a fertilizer in agriculture
• Used in dry cell batteries
• Functions as a mordant in textile and leather industries
• Applied in manufacturing ammonia compounds
• Used in washing powders and chemical processing

Caution:

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Handle with care.

Ammonium Nitrate, 99%

High-purity, technical grade prilled ammonium nitrate. Used in laboratories, agriculture as a high-nitrogen fertilizer, and industrial applications such as pyrotechnics, herbicides, and cold packs. Endothermic hydrating properties enable freezing mixtures.

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Applications and Benefits:

• Laboratory reagent
• High-nitrogen fertilizer for agriculture and gardening
• Cold packs and freezing mixtures
• Used in pyrotechnics
• Ingredient in herbicides and insecticides

Caution:

Due to the governmental regulations and logistical limitations, this product cannot be shipped outside of the 48 contiguous United States. This affects all chemicals classified as hazardous or restricted. We are currently unable to ship hazmat items to P.O. Boxes serviced by USPS. We ship all hazmat mail through UPS Ground shipping, and UPS doesn't service P.O. Boxes. If you enter a P.O. Box address and your order contains any hazardous materials, your order will be placed on hold and a Customer Service representative will be in contact for an alternative address or extra documentation via email or phone. If you are outside of the 48 contiguous United States, your order will be cancelled and refunded. Cancellation fees apply. Orders equal to or over 10 lbs require a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) form to be completed prior to shipment.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) USP/FCC, Kosher 99% - 100.5%

Ascorbic Acid, commonly known as Vitamin C, is a high-purity compound (99% - 100.5%) with multiple applications in pharmaceuticals, food additives, and cosmetics. This potent antioxidant is vital for health and is used in the production of supplements, fortified foods, and skincare formulations. It appears as colorless crystals or white to nearly white powder, meeting rigorous BP/USP/EP/FCC/E300 standards. Its solubility in various alcohols like propylene glycol, glycerin, and isopropyl alcohol makes it versatile for different formulations. Ascorbic Acid offers excellent stability when stored in dry, light-protected, and cool conditions, but it is sensitive to moisture, heat, and oxidative materials. Certified kosher and available with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for bulk orders, it is a reliable choice for commercial and industrial use. Lead, iron, and copper content are tightly controlled (≤10 ppm, ≤2 ppm, and ≤5 ppm, respectively) to ensure purity and safety. Perfect for pharmaceutical manufacturers, food industry professionals, skincare formulators, laboratories, and wholesale buyers.

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Applications and Benefits:

• Production of dietary supplements
• Fortification of foods and beverages
• Antioxidant in skincare formulations
• Used in pharmaceutical preparations
• Soluble in alcohols for formulation versatility

Caution:

Store in a cool, dry, and light-protected environment. Sensitive to heat, moisture, and oxidative agents.

Ball And Ring, Demonstrating Thermal Expansion Chain

The Ball And Ring demonstrator is a unique product that showcases thermal expansion and chain reactions, helping students understand the concept of thermal expansion by demonstrating the expansion of the ball and ring when heated. The chain expansion is also demonstrated by the expansion of the chain that connects the ball and ring. This product is for educational purposes and can be used in classrooms, labs, or at home, providing an interactive and engaging way to learn about physics and STEM concepts.

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Applications and Benefits

• For educational purposes, such as classrooms, labs, or at home, providing an interactive and engaging way to learn about physics and STEM concepts
• Helps students understand physics and STEM concepts, including thermal expansion, chain reactions, and heat transfer
• for science teachers, students studying thermal expansion, physics enthusiasts, STEM educators, science museums, science centers, and home-schooling parents

Key Features and Benefits

• Demonstrates thermal expansion and chain reactions, providing a unique and interactive way to learn about physics and STEM concepts
• Compact and easy to use, making it for classrooms, labs, or at home
• Made of durable materials, including brass and steel, ensuring longevity and reliability

Caution:

This product involves heat. Please follow safety instructions carefully and use with adult supervision.

Benzoic Acid, USP, FCC, Kosher, ACS Reagent, >99.5%

Benzoic Acid (C₆H₅COOH) is a high-purity compound (>99.5%) widely used as an antimicrobial preservative in the food and beverage industry. Its potent antibacterial and antifungal properties, particularly effective at pH levels between 2.5 and 4.0, make it ideal for preventing spoilage in carbonated beverages and other acidic foods. Benzoic Acid is USP, FCC, Kosher, and ACS Reagent grade, ensuring its suitability for food-grade, industrial, and laboratory applications. With a molar mass of 122.12 and a melting point of 122.13°C, it is a reliable chemical for both practical and analytical uses. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) can be ordered for detailed specifications.

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Applications and Benefits:

• Preserves acidic foods and carbonated beverages
• Prevents bacterial and fungal spoilage
• Suitable for food, industrial, and lab use
• Conforms to USP, FCC, Kosher, and ACS Reagent standards
• COA available upon request

Caution:

Avoid inhalation and contact with skin or eyes. Use appropriate personal protective equipment. Store in a cool, dry place.

Benzyl Alcohol - Phenylmethanol

Benzyl Alcohol is a colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant aromatic odor. It is highly valued as a solvent due to its polarity, low toxicity, and low vapor pressure. This compound is partially soluble in water (4 g/100 mL) and completely miscible in alcohols. Benzyl Alcohol, NF, plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of other benzyl compounds and serves as a pharmaceutical aid and preservative in numerous injectable drugs. Widely used in perfumery and flavoring, it is an organic aromatic alcohol naturally found in various fruits, teas, and essential oils such as Jasmine, Hyacinth, and Ylang-Ylang. In addition to being a preservative, Benzyl Alcohol functions as a solvent, anesthetic, flavoring agent, and an active ingredient in head lice treatments. Its versatile applications extend to personal care products, including baby products, eye products, shaving products, cosmetics, skincare, hair care, nail care, and bath products, as well as soaps and detergents. With the formula C₆H₅CH₂OH, Benzyl Alcohol is manufactured in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and complies with Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EC and its amendments. It holds GRAS, Halal, and Kosher certifications and is not tested on animals. Perfect for pharmaceutical manufacturers, cosmetic formulators, personal care product developers, food and flavoring industry professionals, health and wellness product companies.

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Applications and Benefits:

• Solvent for pharmaceutical formulations
• Preservative in injectable drugs
• Used in head lice treatments
• Flavoring agent in food products
• Aromatic component in perfumes
• Ingredient in skincare and personal care products
• Solvent in soaps and detergents

Caution:

Store in a cool, ventilated area. Avoid inhalation and prolonged skin contact. Use with appropriate protective equipment.

Bi-Metal, Compound Bar Thermal Expansion Demonstration

This Bi-Metal, Compound Bar Thermal Expansion Demonstration tool is designed to showcase the thermal expansion of metals, making it an educational resource for science teachers, students, and enthusiasts. The demonstration compound features a 5-inch (13cm) long bi-metal strip attached to a wooden handle, with an overall length of 9.5 inches (24cm). The product weighs 26 grams and comes in individual packaging. It is for science education, thermodynamics, and physics studies, demonstrating the principles of thermal expansion and its applications in making thermostats and thermometers.

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Applications and Benefits

• for science education, thermodynamics, and physics studies
• Demonstrates thermal expansion of metals
• Helps explain the application of bi-metals in making thermostats and thermometers
• Suitable for science teachers, students, and enthusiasts

Key Features and Benefits

• 5-inch (13cm) long bi-metal strip
• Wooden handle for easy handling
• Individual packaging for convenience
• Lightweight design (26 grams)

Caution:

While this product demonstrates thermal expansion of metals, please note that almost all materials, including liquids, are subject to thermal expansion. Use with caution and follow all instructions provided.