Industry News

Polykem’s sourcing guide explains how to evaluate Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Fatty Acid Ester (TWEEN) by grade, appearance, acid value, water, HLB, documents and testing.

Polykem explains how ACN content and Mooney viscosity affect NBR grade selection. Learn how to balance oil resistance, low-temperature flexibility and processing requirements when choosing nitrile butadiene rubber for seals, hoses, gaskets and other industrial applications.

Polykem explains how to choose Ethylene Glycol for industrial applications by comparing MEG, DEG and TEG, along with purity, moisture, specifications and storage requirements.

Polykem explains how to select polyepichlorohydrin (ECO rubber) for fuel hoses and seals based on fluid resistance, permeability, temperature and processing needs.

This article explains why Octylphenol Ethoxylate (OPE) is used in low-foam industrial cleaning systems, covering its wetting, emulsifying, electrolyte resistance and wide pH performance in PCB cleaning, metalworking and related applications.

Glycerine Ethoxylate is a versatile nonionic surfactant with different grades including GL7, GL12, GL18 and GL26. Polykem explains how ethoxylation levels influence product characteristics and provides guidance on selecting suitable grades for different industrial and formulation applications.