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|Caustic Soda VS Caustic Potash: Key Differences, Uses and Applications
28 Feb 2025
13 Mar 2025
We look at the听key differences between caustic soda (NaOH) and caustic potash (KOH), their chemical properties, industrial applications, and which form, liquor, flakes, or pearls, is best suited for each use.
|What Is sodium hypochlorite and how does it work as a disinfectant?
08 Jan 2025
11 Feb 2025
Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) is a powerful and widely used chemical compound renowned for its disinfectant properties. From purifying water to sanitising environments where cleanliness is key, it plays a critical role in maintaining public health and safety.
|The science behind de-icing and freeze prevention chemicals
26 Nov 2024
26 Nov 2024
Winter brings significant challenges for industries, from icy surfaces to freezing systems that can disrupt operations. Using the right chemicals is essential to maintaining safety, efficiency, and reliability during the colder months.
|10 chemicals used in fireworks and pyrotechnics
24 Oct 2024
24 Oct 2024
We look at the 10 essential chemicals for pyrotechnics and combustion applications: From fireworks to industrial uses
|Top 10 water treatment chemicals and how they work
26 Sep 2024
26 Sep 2024
The secret behind clean, safe water? It鈥檚 all about these essential chemicals! Discover how they protect your systems and improve efficiency.
|What is hydrogen peroxide? The science and uses behind this powerful oxidiser
11 Sep 2024
12 Sep 2024
Discover the versatile uses of hydrogen peroxide, a powerful oxidising agent and environmentally favourable solution for disinfection and bleaching
|The Role of Salt in Water Softening: How Salt Tablets Make a Difference
15 Aug 2024
15 Aug 2024
Discover the essential role of salt in water softening and why salt tablets are the听preferred solution for maintaining efficiency and preventing scale buildup.
|The Importance of Straw Preservatives in a High-Demand Market
07 Aug 2024
07 Aug 2024
The reduction in UK wheat drillings due to a wet autumn and spring has made quality wheat straw for bedding a premium commodity.
|Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s Announces Acquisition by Brenntag
01 Aug 2024
01 Aug 2024
Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s, one of the UK's leading distributors of commodity chemicals, has been acquired by Brenntag Essentials. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s, facilitating expansion and enhancing their offering across the UK.
|Propionic Acid: The Key to Preserving Animal Feed Quality
11 Jul 2024
15 Jul 2024
Keeping animal feed in peak condition is crucial for the health and productivity of your livestock. Feed spoilage from mould and bacterial growth not only reduces its nutritional value but also leads to significant financial losses.
|Is treated hay safe for horses? Here鈥檚 what the research says
21 Jun 2024
26 Jun 2024
Despite some concerns among horse owners, research supports that hay treated with organic acid preservatives is safe for equine consumption and does not adversely affect performance.
|The Importance of Hay Preservative: Spotlight on Baler's Choice
05 Jun 2024
06 Jun 2024
As forage farmers and baling contractors gear up for the first cut of the season, the challenge of preserving hay at its peak quality becomes paramount.
|New Temperature Controlled 爱游戏中国官方网站 Store at Sheerness
25 Mar 2024
25 Mar 2024
Continuing our commitment to investing in the future of Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s, we have recently finished the install of a bespoke purpose-built temperature controlled storage unit on site.
|Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s Returns to CHEMUK Expo 2024 for the 5th Consecutive Year
01 Feb 2024
01 Feb 2024
We are thrilled to announce our participation in the upcoming CHEMUK Expo, marking our fifth consecutive appearance at the UK鈥檚 largest 爱游戏中国官方网站 Industry Supply Chain Expo, scheduled to take place at the NEC, Birmingham, on May 15th and 16th.
|Defying the Freeze: The Chemistry of De-icers
15 Jan 2024
01 Feb 2024
Breaking down听the science behind industrial de-icers, we take a closer look at the chemicals that drive them and how specific formulations are better for certain uses.
|UK REACH Alternative Transitional Registration Model
20 Nov 2023
20 Nov 2023
The Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has released an update on the proposed Alternative Transitional Registration Model.
|Unmasking the Chemistry Behind Special Effects Makeup
12 Oct 2023
12 Oct 2023
In this article we explore how the use of special effects and makeup has evolved from its early origins to today鈥檚 cutting-edge innovations
|New Regulations on the Sale of 爱游戏中国官方网站s: What You Need to Know
02 Oct 2023
02 Oct 2023
As of October 1, 2023, important changes have come into effect regarding the sale of certain chemicals used as precursors to explosives.
|Exploring the Chemistry of Paint
12 Sep 2023
25 Sep 2023
From origins to cutting-edge innovation听this article explores the听fascinating chemistry behinds inks, paints and speciality coatings.
|Guide to Glycerine Grades: Unravelling the Differences and Applications
22 Aug 2023
22 Aug 2023
Glycerine, also known as glycerol or glycerin, plays a pivotal role in numerous industrial applications, threading its way through supply chains to become an indispensable ingredient in countless end products.听
|Decoding the Chemistry: The Science Behind Cleaning Products
25 Jul 2023
25 Jul 2023
Behind the effectiveness of cleaning products lies a fascinating world of chemistry. This article听decodes the key ingredients of cleaning products and what makes them so powerful.
|Decoding Food Additives: Understanding 爱游戏中国官方网站s in Processed Foods
29 Jun 2023
03 Jul 2023
Continuing our series on 鈥榙ecoding the chemistry鈥� this time we take a look at the chemicals found in our favourite processed foods to understand the role they play in providing you with high quality, tasty meals, snacks and drinks.听
|Decoding the Chemistry: Cosmetic ingredients and their functions
05 Jun 2023
15 Jun 2023
In this article, we dive into the world of cosmetic chemistry and decode the chemistry behind your favourite beauty products.
|What is Formic Acid?
30 May 2023
14 Jun 2023
Exploring the composition, industrial manufacturing and worldwide applications of formic acid.
|What is acetic acid?
29 Mar 2023
06 Apr 2023
A versatile chemical compound with a range of uses across multiple industries,听this article takes a look at acetic acid, what it is and its uses in everyday life.
|10 Most common alkalis and their uses
14 Mar 2023
25 Jul 2023
Continuing from the theme of our last blog 鈥�10 most common acids and their uses鈥� this time we go to the other end of the scale to look at 10 common alkalis and their uses or application in everyday life.听
|10 Most common acids and their uses
08 Feb 2023
06 Apr 2023
We take a look at the 10 most common acids and their uses or applications in everyday life.
|Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s at CHEMUK 2023
17 Jan 2023
17 Jan 2023
Returning for our 4th year we will be back at the CHEMUK Expo on the 10th and 11th May at the Birmingham NEC
|Glossary of Common 爱游戏中国官方网站 Terms
12 Jan 2023
12 Jan 2023
Often, understanding the terms and concepts used in the chemical industry offers great insight into how chemicals and compounds are used and the role they play within everyday formulations and products.
|The difference between antifreeze and coolant
20 Sep 2022
15 Jun 2023
Although antifreeze and coolant are regularly considered as either/or products, they do not possess the same properties so depending on their application knowing the difference between how antifreeze works in a system compared to a coolant is essential.
|What is Poly Aluminium Chloride?
28 Jul 2022
09 Aug 2022
A hugely important product within the water treatment industry, we take a closer look at Poly Aluminium Chloride (PAC) and the crucial role it plays
|What is Trisodium Citrate?
12 Jul 2022
04 Oct 2022
With a broad range of uses and applications this month we take a closer look at Trisodium Citrate
|Monarch Agri at The Royal Highland Show 2022
14 Jun 2022
17 Oct 2022
Now celebrating its 200th anniversary, the Royal Highland Show takes place from 23rd to 26th June at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston.
|Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s at CHEMUK2022
07 Apr 2022
10 Oct 2022
Now in its third year, Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s will be returning to CHEMUK on the 11th and 12th May at the NEC, Birmingham.
|New Warehouse and Blending Facility for Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s
04 Mar 2022
01 Jun 2023
As part of our commitment to investing in the future of Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s, our Sheerness location is currently undergoing another positive transformation as we build new, additional storage and blending facilities.
|Monarch Agri at Lamma 2022
10 Feb 2022
15 Jun 2023
Lamma 2022, The UK鈥檚 leading agricultural machinery, equipment and technology show takes place this year on the 4th-5th May 2022 at the Birmingham NEC.
|Why UK paint stashing poses a huge environmental issue
12 Jan 2022
15 Jun 2023
The latest campaign from the Royal Society of Chemistry is shining the spotlight on 鈥榩aint stashers鈥� aiming to get more unused paint recycled for their valuable polymer content.
|A card for a cause - donate to charity with a business card
07 Sep 2021
15 Jun 2023
Make a difference at this year's CHEMUK by donating with a business card to one of our three chosen charities. For every business card, we鈥檒l put 拢1 in the pot.听
|CHEMUK 2021 - The UK 爱游戏中国官方网站 Industries Supply Chain Expo
03 Aug 2021
15 Jun 2023
The show will go on for the second annual CHEMUK event which is taking place on the 15th and 16th September 2021 at Birmingham NEC.
|How Nitric Acid is used in the Horticulture Industry
02 Jul 2021
06 Apr 2023
As soon as the days get longer, and the sun begins to emerge from the clouds we know that growing season has well and truly arrived where will we see a sharp rise in sales of Nitric Acid.
|Introducing Monarch Agri 鈥� The Specialists in Grain Preservation
26 Apr 2021
03 Jul 2023
Monarch Agri is the new collective name for our agricultural range of products.
|CBA Warns businesses must act now with border traffic expected to increase next week
15 Jan 2021
17 Oct 2022
Businesses and hauliers trading between Great Britain and the EU have been urged to ensure they meet necessary requirements before travelling to the border, as the Government warns that expected traffic could increase next week.听
|Our sanitiser and disinfectant range gets a new look for 2021
11 Jan 2021
10 Oct 2022
Now a permanent group of products in our portfolio, the听Cleantec Protect range was launched in April last year in direct response to market demands for high performing and trustworthy sanitising and disinfection products.听
|Christmas Jumper Day 2020
11 Dec 2020
08 Jan 2021
A collection of the best 'elfies from Team Monarch's Christmas Jumper Day
|19-20th November 2020: UK Chem Online Event
11 Nov 2020
17 Oct 2022
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is holding a virtual trade show, UK ChemOnline, that will be running on 19th & 20th November 2020
|How to comply with REACH chemical regulations
27 Oct 2020
17 Oct 2022
The government have recently updated their guidance on how to comply with the EU鈥檚 REACH chemical regulations when using, making, selling or importing chemicals in the EU and what can be done to prepare for 1st January 2021.
|What is Hypochlorous Acid?
07 Sep 2020
27 Nov 2024
Hypochlorous Acid (also听referred to as HOCl) has been known about for hundreds of years but only recently, particularly during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, has it grown in popularity.
|Monarch Supply Hand Sanitiser to Luxury Hotel
26 Jun 2020
26 Jun 2020
Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s has recently joined forces with a luxury boutique hotel and golf resort offering them their own brand of anti-bacterial hand sanitiser.
|CHEMUK 2020 Postponement due to COVID-19. NEW dates confirmed
12 Mar 2020
10 Oct 2022
Reflecting the unprecedented situation with regard to current Covid-19 (Coronavirus) fears, apprehension and uncertainty, plus the concern of exhibiting companies on the show floor the organisers of CHEMUK have decided to postpone the show.
|Meet with Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s at YAMS 鈥� The Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show
22 Jan 2020
26 Feb 2020
YAMS 鈥� The Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show returns for its seventh year on Wednesday 5th February at the York Exhibition Centre.听
|CHEMUK 2020 鈥� Registration now open
17 Jan 2020
10 Oct 2022
Registration is now open for CHEMUK: The UK 爱游戏中国官方网站 Industry and Supply Chain Expo which returns for its second year at Event City, Manchester on the 16th and 17th听September.
|New 爱游戏中国官方网站 Blending Tank Installation at Sheerness
03 Jan 2020
17 Oct 2022
Based in the South East our Sheerness location is one of our key chemical distribution sites and home to our blending and manufacturing facilities.
|The Chemistry of fireworks and their colours
24 Oct 2019
18 Sep 2024
From their ancient origins in 200BC fireworks have taken thousands of years of discovery, experiments and technological advancements to become the spectacle they are today.听
|What is Mono Propylene Glycol?
27 Sep 2019
15 Jun 2023
This month we shine the spotlight on Monopropylene Glycol; a hugely versatile chemical used in a broad mix of industries from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to agriculture, food and e-cigarettes.听
|New campaign highlights the importance of recycling your old tech products
22 Aug 2019
15 Jun 2023
Electronic devices contain a huge number of different elements, some of which are set to be fully mined in the next 100 years.
|Apprenticeship Opportunity - Works Chemist (Laboratory Technician)
31 Jul 2019
26 Feb 2020
Based at our Sheerness site we have an apprenticeship available for a works chemist to join our team
|Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s celebrates 30 years of business
10 Jul 2019
26 Feb 2020
From its origins as a small fledgling business in Kent to a multi-site UK chemical distribution company, Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s celebrates 30 years in business this July.听
|Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s at CHEM UK 2020
03 Jul 2019
10 Oct 2022
Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s are pleased to announce that following the success of this year鈥檚 CHEMUK UK 爱游戏中国官方网站 Industries Supply Chain Expo that they will be returning next year for CHEMUK 2020 taking up a spot in the CHEMSOURCE zone.
|We're looking for a new IT apprentice!
20 Jun 2019
26 Feb 2020
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new role within Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s for an IT apprentice听
|Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s at the Royal Highland Show 2019
13 Jun 2019
26 Feb 2020
Meet with Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s at this year鈥檚 Royal Highland Show to discuss your feed preservation requirements for 2019/2020.
|Making a difference at CHEMUK 2019
08 Mar 2019
10 Oct 2022
Contribute to one of our selected charities at this year's CHEMUK with just your business card.
|Meet with Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s at this year's Beef Expo 2019
04 Mar 2019
17 Oct 2022
The National Beef Association returns for another year with their highly anticipated Beef Expo 2019 at North West Auctions, J36 Rural Auction Centre, Cumbria.
|Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s at Chem UK 2019 - The UK's 爱游戏中国官方网站 Industry Supply Chain Expo & Conference
16 Jan 2019
17 Oct 2022
Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s are happy to announce that they will be exhibiting at the new听CHEMUK - 爱游戏中国官方网站 Industry Supply Chain Expo and Conference in May of this year.
|Monarch to showcase Perstorp additives at LAMMA 2019
07 Dec 2018
26 Feb 2020
Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s are pleased to be exhibiting once again at Lamma 2019 showcasing the range of Perstorp performance additives.
|The difference between Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol in antifreeze
05 Dec 2018
09 Feb 2023
The difference between Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol in antifreeze comes down to both toxicity levels and efficiency of performance. Ethylene glycol possess far superior heat transfer properties whereas Propylene Glycol carries a very low toxicity.听
|Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s return to AgriScot 2018
07 Nov 2018
26 Feb 2020
AgriScot returns for another year to the Royal Highland Centre (RHC) in Edinburgh and is poised to be the best yet with a whole host of commercial and technical advice, along with displays, demonstrations and business seminars to create the ultimate Farm Business Event.
|Monarch obtains the revised 2015 ISO standard
10 Sep 2018
17 Oct 2022
We are delighted to have obtained the revised standard ISO9001:2015 as well as ISO14001:2015.听
|New bulk tanks installed at Monarch Sheerness site
05 Sep 2018
17 Oct 2022
Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s installs new sodium hypochlorite and effluent treatment tanks at their Sheerness site.
|The rise of cyber crime in the chemicals industry
09 Aug 2018
15 Jun 2023
With news of increased fraudulent cyber activity in the chemicals industry, it is becoming more important to open up communication channels, share details of breaches and collaborate in order to reduce risk and prevent this activity from making an impact.
|Huge turn-out for the 178th Royal Highland Show
27 Jun 2018
26 Feb 2020
The glorious weather and packed events schedule attracted almost 200,000 visitors to this year鈥檚 178th Royal Highland Show in Ingliston.听
|New product launch 鈥� ProSid鈩� Pellet Pro
14 Jun 2018
26 Feb 2020
Developed by Perstorp in Sweden, we are happy to announce the launch of a new organic acid additive, designed specifically for the feed industry听 to improve feed quality and reduce production costs.
|爱游戏中国官方网站 Business Association celebrates their 95th Annual Lunch
02 May 2018
26 Feb 2020
More than 1,100 members from the 爱游戏中国官方网站 Business Association attended the 95th annual lunch at this year鈥檚 event in London.
|New Label Requirement for Hazardous Substances
23 Apr 2018
17 Oct 2022
From 1 st听 January 2020 a new label element will be required on all products which are classified as carrying health hazards under CLP regulations.
|What is REACH
22 Mar 2018
26 Feb 2020
REACH is a听significant听piece of legislation within the chemicals industry, having an impact on the way we manufacture and source chemicals. This article explains what it all means and what you can do to ensure you're compliant.
|New Look Website for Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s
22 Feb 2018
04 Oct 2022
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new and refreshed Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s website
|The Role of Citric Acid in the Food & Drink Industry
26 Jan 2018
30 Jun 2023
From food and drink through to cleaning products and cosmetics, citric acid is a key component within modern processing and manufacturing.听
|Five uses of Acetic Acid
13 Dec 2017
04 Oct 2022
Acetic acid is a colourless liquid with a distinct sour taste. Although most commonly known as vinegar, this acid also has a wide variety of other uses across multiple industries.听
|Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s expands its fleet
27 Nov 2017
24 May 2022
Monarch 爱游戏中国官方网站s have recently added four new Mercedes Antos to their fleet as part of their commitment to improving distribution, efficiency and safety.听