Valley Chemicals

How to Choose the Right Plastic Manufacturing Process

Plastics are the most common materials for producing end-use parts and products, for everything from consumer products to medical devices. Plastics are a versatile category of materials, with thousands of polymer options, each with their own specific mechanical properties. But how are plastic parts made? A variety of plastic manufacturing processes have been developed to … Read more

Types of chemicals used in the treatment of water

There are a number of chemicals used in water treatment regimens to purify water into a usable state. Drinking water, in particular, requires a full treatment process to make it safe for human and animal consumption. Defoamers – organic matter in water decays to form surfactants. These surfactants on the surface of the water allow … Read more

What are the Uses of Polyester?

Polyester is a synthetic fiber derived from coal, air, water and petroleum. Developed in a 20th-century laboratory, polyester fibers are formed from a chemical reaction between an acid and alcohol. In this reaction, two or more molecules combine to make a large molecule whose structure repeats throughout its length. Polyester fibers can form very young … Read more