Glycol Refractometer

Propylene Glycol: 32F to –60F (5F Intervals & Accuracy)

Ethylene Glycol: 32F to –84F (5F Intervals & Accuracy)

Battery Fluid Specific Gravity: 1.100 to 1.400 with “Recharge”, “Fair” and “Good” Ranges (0.050 Intervals)   The scale is MUCH clearer than this scale depicts below!

Included are: a pipette for dropping test fluids onto the prism, a mini screwdriver for scale calibration, and a Users Guide.
A Glycol Refractometer unit will check your anti-freeze mixtures, and tell you what condition your battery is in! A serious tool for serious automotive people!

This model is made by the same manufacturer who makes the Glycol Refractometer for major Automotive/Tool Resellers (like the companies who drive the tool trucks around town).

One BRAND NEW Portable Glycol Refractometer in a blue, foam-lined hard plastic case. This model is designed to measure either Propylene Glycol or Ethylene Glycol Antifreezes and Battery Fluid. Checking these fluids will allow you to measure your radiator and battery’s performance. The refractometer will insure that all is working properly, and not causing problems (like rust, prone to freezing, poor charging, poor cooling, etc.).

This unit is designed with Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) which allows for ambient shifts in outdoor temperatures, while still yielding accurate results. ATC works between the temperatures of 50F to -86

This unit is also fantastic for testing aviation grade hydraulic oils (like Skydrol), Glycol-based heat transfer fluids, and fire resistant hydraulic fluids used in die casting or foundry applications.

Glycerin for Soap

Glycerin for Soap is consider fairly easy to make. Glycerin for Soap is in its pure form is used in many applications such as a sweetener, solvent, antifreeze agent, moisturizing agent, emulsifier, stabilizer and many other uses. 

Finding the ideal recipe can be a tricky since its end properties largely depend on the lye to glycerin ratio. 

Here is an example of one formulation:

1) Add 20% Vegetable Glycerin with 80% Distilled Water

2) Mix the heated solution for 10 to 15 minutes with constant temperature. The trick is keep the temperature low and constant. (A beaded, mushy look will result if the heat is a too much.)

3) Always add the lye to water. (Adding water to lye may cause a dangerous chemical reaction.)

4) Add in fragrances and colors, stir

5) Pour into molds and cool. Plastic containers are the best choice

6) Leave the container partially open to allow the solution to breathe

7) Store for 4 - 7 days.

8) Ready to use

Glycerin for Hair

Chemicals Direct Vegetable Glycerin is commonly used in many Cosmetic applications. All glycerin in this grouping is vegetable based glycerin USP and has been repackaged and labeled into convenient to use containers. Glycerin for Skin formulations is used as a Conditioner, Softening, and Moisture. It is commonly used as a natural way to moisturizing your skin. This formulation may help to seal your dry skin in cold weather.

Skin Conditioning, Softening, and Moisturizing

Glycerin for hair is commonly used as a natural way to moisturizing your skin.  This formulation may help to seal your dry skin in cold weather.

1) Mix 20% Food Grade Glycerin with 80% distilled water
2) Add a drop of oil to the mixture
3) Dip your fingertips in the mixture and apply to your skin. Apply it to the dry portions of your skin.

Try a variety of different oils.  Each oil will differ in thickness and each will have a unique natural fragrance.

via: Buy Chemicals Direct