Laboratory Grade chemicals are suitable for general laboratory use in educational, industrial, and research settings. These substances offer sufficient purity for many experimental and analytical applications, though they may not meet the strict standards required for food, pharmaceutical, or clinical use.
Laboratory Grade materials are commonly used in:
Educational institutions – for teaching chemistry, biology, and physics in schools and universities
Industrial labs – for quality control, product development, and routine analysis
Research and development (R&D) – for experiments, formulation work, and non-critical testing
General chemical reactions – where ultra-high purity is not necessary
Acesulfame K
Acesulfame K
Acesulfame K, also known as Acesulfame Potassium or Ace-K, is a high-intensity artificial sweetener that is commonly used as a sugar substitute in various food and beverage products. It is a white, odorless powder that is about 200 times sweeter than sucrose (table sugar), but it has no caloric value and does not affect blood sugar levels. Acesulfame K is chemically stable and can withstand high temperatures, making it suitable for use in baked goods and other heat-processed products. It is often found in sugar-free or low-calorie products, such as diet sodas, sugar-free chewing gums, desserts, and tabletop sweeteners.
Acetone
Acetone
Acetone is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sweet, fruity odor. It is a common organic solvent that is widely used in the production of plastics, fibers, drugs, and other chemical compounds. Acetone is also commonly used as a cleaning agent and a nail polish remover. Chemically, it is the simplest ketone and is represented by the formula CH3COCH3.
Aluminium hydroxide
Aluminium hydroxide is a chemical compound with the formula Al(OH)3. It is an inorganic compound that is commonly used as an antacid to neutralize excess stomach acid, as well as a component in the manufacture of various products, such as ceramics, paper, and cosmetics. It is a white, powdery substance that is insoluble in water and has a low toxicity. When heated, it decomposes to produce aluminium oxide, or alumina, which is used in the production of aluminium metal.
Ammonium bicarbonate
Ammonium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline compound with the chemical formula NH4HCO3. It is a type of inorganic salt that is commonly used in the food industry as a leavening agent for baking, as well as in the production of ceramics, dyes, and other chemicals. When heated, ammonium bicarbonate decomposes into ammonia, carbon dioxide, and water vapor, which causes dough to rise and become light and fluffy. It is also known as hartshorn or baker's ammonia.