Globally, usage of vegetable oils has been steadily increasing over the past 20 years at a rate of approximately 5% a year (according to the USDA World Market Trade Report). This has been directly related to population growth, increased wealth in BRIC countries and increased meat consumption (as a higher amount of animal feed is … [Read more...]
A Sanitiser Prank Gone Wrong
It might have seemed like an innocent prank at first, but it ended in the court as an injury by an unlawful act, with dire consequences for the victim, who barely escaped a tragic end. Otago Daily Times describes the incident that happened in a Dunedin store in July of last year. A salesman popped in for one of his regular … [Read more...]
Decanting Leaves A Worker With A Critical Eye Injury
As reported by WorkSafe, a company in Tauranga has been sentenced with a $219,375 fine, following an incident in January 2017 that left one of their workers with a life changing injury. The incident happened while the worker was decanting a corrosive cleaning product and a piece of tubing flicked him in the eye. The impact of … [Read more...]
Mythbusting The Word On Chemicals
Most of us are quite familiar with the generally negative connotation surrounding the term "chemical cleaning", both in domestic and commercial sectors. Using chemicals to clean inspires debate on the health and safety of end users, and whether or not “all-natural” solutions are better, safer alternatives. Unfortunately, the … [Read more...]
Icebergs and Penguins Abound at CleanNZ 2018!
Chemical Solutions Ltd was proud to be one of the exhibitors at CleanNZ tradeshow again this year, showcasing our core Kemsol brand. Held at ASB Showgrounds in Auckland on May 9th and 10th, this cleaning and hygiene industry event was the perfect platform to network and make new connections with suppliers and customers from all … [Read more...]
An Intern at Chemical Solutions
The International Studies Abroad programme (ISA) has provided college students in the United States and Canada with the opportunity to explore the world, and over the past couple of weeks Chemical Solutions were privileged to host a student from Columbia College, Missouri, to help out with various projects in our R&D … [Read more...]
Question of The Month: Do Hand Sanitisers Expire?
About Sanitiser Expiry Dates This month someone asked us an interesting question about the expiration dates of hand sanitisers: Question: Do they expire and do they require an expiry date on the label? This particular question was asked about our Allchem Hand Sanitiser, but the answer applies to all our other hand … [Read more...]
The Truth About Polybeads
For the past two decades, polybeads (A.K.A microbeads) have been used in a host of household and personal-care products, including various mainstream cosmetics, shampoos, shower gels and cleaners for abrasive and exfoliating purposes. They are tiny balls of plastic and vary in size from between 0.001mm and 1mm - some of which … [Read more...]
Celebrating 25 Years
Last week, as part of its 25 Year celebrations, Chemical Solutions Ltd hosted a bowls tournament at the local Mangere Bridge Bowls Club. Much to everyone's relief, it was a beautiful sunny Wednesday afternoon on the green, to bowl for experts and beginners alike - contrasting with the terrible showers and flooding over the … [Read more...]
Chemical Solutions at Round the Bays
It was that time of the year again for CSL to put forward our Kemsol Social Club team for the annual 8.4km Ports of Auckland Round The Bays fun run and this year was no different! It was a spectacularly overcast day last Sunday with spots of rain but that certainly didn't dampen the spirits of our team, who remained optimistic … [Read more...]
