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Your End-of-Year Chemical Inventory Guide

Dec 30, 2025

Wrapping up the year with a chemical inventory helps labs prevent compliance issues, manage waste, and prepare for the new year. This guide walks you through checking inventory accuracy, verifying safety and purity documentation, inspecting expiration dates, disposing of outdated chemicals responsibly, and restocking smart. It offers a structured approach to closing the year with confidence.

The 2026 Chemical Trends to Watch

Dec 11, 2025

The chemical industry is entering 2026 with major shifts in sourcing, sustainability, and technology. This blog explores four trends shaping the future: the resurgence of domestic supply, growing demand for transparency, sustainability becoming the standard, and automation transforming lab logistics. Each reflects how buyers and suppliers are rethinking efficiency, safety, and responsibility.

Shop Sustainable Chemicals for a Greener Christmas

Dec 08, 2025

The holidays are a perfect time to shop smarter and greener. This blog explains why sustainable chemicals matter, highlights Lab Alley’s eco-conscious initiatives, and offers ideas for responsible science gifts. From certified organic solvents to RSPO-certified glycerin and tree-planting partnerships, it shows how small choices make a big impact.

Debunking the Top 5 Ethanol Myths

Dec 02, 2025

Ethanol is widely used in labs, manufacturing, and extraction, but myths often cause confusion. This blog debunks five common misconceptions, including purity, proof, denaturing, and storage. With clear explanations, it highlights how different grades and concentrations impact performance, safety, and results.

The Science Behind Holiday Candles

Nov 25, 2025

Holiday candles blend science and nostalgia, using compounds like eugenol, D-limonene, and acetone to mimic scents of pumpkin pie, cookies, and pine. This blog explains how candle fragrances are layered, why they trigger memories, and how chemistry shapes the aromas we associate with the season.

Clean Water Starts Here: The Power of Activated Carbon Filtration

Nov 18, 2025

Activated carbon filtration is a safe, chemical-free solution for clean water used in labs, production, agriculture, and homes. This blog explores how it works through adsorption, its forms (granulated and powdered), key applications across industries, and the factors to consider when selecting the right product for your system.

Honoring Veterans in Science

Nov 11, 2025

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

Nov 04, 2025

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

Oct 28, 2025

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

Oct 21, 2025

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

Oct 14, 2025

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

Oct 07, 2025

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.