Honoring Veterans in Science

Veterans carry skills like precision, leadership, and resilience that fit seamlessly into science and technical roles. This blog explores how their backgrounds strengthen lab environments, why they thrive in STEM careers, and the programs that help them transition. It also shares how Lab Alley honors and supports veterans who bring lasting impact to the scientific community.

Lab or Food Grade? Here’s What You Need to Know

Chemical grades like Lab, Food, ACS, USP, and Kosher indicate purity, compliance, and use cases. This blog explains Lab Alley’s 12 chemical grades, why grade matters, and how to select the right one for food, pharmaceuticals, electronics, labs, or classrooms.

How to Introduce Ethanol in Your School Lab

Ethanol is one of the most common and versatile chemicals in school labs, used for disinfection, combustion, and experiments in biology and chemistry. This blog covers its uses, required permits, safety practices, and sourcing tips to help educators integrate ethanol responsibly and meet compliance standards.

The Science Behind the Scare: How Chemicals Create Halloween Magic

Halloween effects like fog, glow-in-the-dark potions, and fake blood all come down to chemistry. This article explains how glycerin, luminol, hydrogen peroxide, and even corn syrup with citric acid bring eerie effects to life. With the right ingredients and precautions, science can take your Halloween from ordinary to unforgettable.

High-Purity Chemicals: What They Are and Why They Matter

High-purity chemicals are essential in pharmaceuticals, electronics, biotech, cosmetics, food testing, and education. Even small impurities affect safety, performance, and consistency, making supplier transparency and proper documentation critical. This blog outlines what high purity means, where it matters most, and what to look for when sourcing.

The 5 Questions to Ask your Chemical Supplier

Not all chemical suppliers meet the same standards. This blog highlights five essential questions to ask before purchasing, covering product quality, customer service, community values, specific needs, and compliance support. These points help you identify suppliers who deliver more than transactions, they provide reliability, safety, and trust.

Fight Your Kidney Stone with This Natural Product Hack

Fight kidney stones. Discover how citric acid naturally prevents stone formation.

Is Lactic Acid Bad? A Look at the Health Science

Is lactic acid bad for you? Debunking myths and revealing its vital role in your body & beyond.

Hospitality Without Hitchhikers: Boric Acid’s Role in Bed Bug Prevention

Protect your hospitality business. Boric acid is key to preventing bed bug infestations.

Harnessing Silica Sulfuric Acid to Enhance Concrete Durability

Enhance concrete longevity. Silica sulfuric acid improves strength and chemical resistance.

The Benefits of Salicylic Acid for Your Skin

Salicylic acid: A skincare staple for reducing blemishes, exfoliating, and smoothing skin.

Beyond the Salon: Surprising Ways to Use Acetone Around the House

Beyond the salon: Acetone is a versatile solvent for sticky residue, ink stains, and degreasing.

Can You Gargle Hydrogen Peroxide?

Can you gargle hydrogen peroxide? Learn safe usage for whitening and mouth care.

Impress Your Students with Elephant Toothpaste

Elephant Toothpaste: A safe, simple, and exciting classroom experiment using potassium iodide.

You’ll Never Guess the Key Ingredient in Soda

Discover phosphoric acid's secret role in soda! Enhances flavor, stabilizes color, and preserves.

First Aid Essential: Why Silver Nitrate Deserves a Spot in Your Kit

Silver nitrate: a vital tool for emergency kits. Controls bleeding, cauterizes wounds.

Lawn Envy Unlocked: How Ferrous Sulfate, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Boric Acid Can Transform Your Turf

Revitalize your lawn! Learn how ferrous sulfate, hydrogen peroxide, and boric acid create lush turf.

Bye-Bye Bugs, Hello Summer! How Boric Acid Keeps Your BBQs Bug-Free

Keep summer BBQs bug-free! Boric acid offers safe, effective pest control.

Growth Season Essentials: Elevate Your Hemp & Botanical Business This Spring! - copy

Types of Salicylic Acid

Salicylic acid is a highly versatile organic compound with applications spanning pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing. Whether you're formulating a skincare product or sourcing a chemical for industrial synthesis, choosing the correct type of salicylic acid is essential. 

Uses & Benefits of Salicylic Acid

Shelf Life of Salicylic Acid

How and Why to Neutralize Salicylic Acid

How to Properly Store Salicylic Acid