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Why Water Treatment Is Changing
Peracetic Acid vs. Traditional Biocides: What operations, compliance, and procurement teams should k...
Sodium Hydroxide: The Chemical You Use Everywhere
Sodium hydroxide—caustic soda—is one of the most widely used industrial chemicals for a reason: it w...
When Nitric Acid Gets Tight, Your Supply Chain Is the Story
Reliability doesn’t get much attention—until it’s the only thing that matters.
A fertilizer blend...
When Off-the-Shelf Chemistry Fails
Standard supply doesn’t solve specialized processes. A capable blending partner does.
At a certai...
Why the ICIS Top 100 Matters
In the chemical industry, reputation is built on performance, reliability, compliance and consistent...
Strengthening Communities Through Service
The Brainerd Cares program reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to community engagement in Tuls...
Sulfuric Acid Powers Agriculture
5 Reasons Wastewater Plants are Switching to PAA in 2026
BRIEF: Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) is among th...
Descaling Chemistry: Acetic Acid vs. Mineral Acids
Descaling is often treated as routine maintenance—until heat transfer falls off, pressure rises, or ...
Time to Switch to PAA?
5 Reasons Wastewater Plants are Switching to PAA in 2026
For decades, chlorine gas and sodium hyp...
Brainerd Chemical Wins Top Workplace
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Brainerd Chemical Named a Top Workplace in Oklahoma for Fifth Time in Six Y...
PFAS: What’s Changing, What’s Emerging, and Why It Matters
BRIEF: EPA’s TSCA Section 8(a)(7) PFAS reporting rule now requires manufacturers and importers to be...
Why Formaldehyde Matters in Poultry Feed Safety
Feed safety is where food safety truly begins. Long before processing or packaging, controlling path...
Why Redundant Hydrogen Peroxide Supply Matters
Brief: Facilities that rely on a single hydrogen peroxide supply source face greater operational ris...
Why the Next Decade Belongs to Agile Chemical Producers
Brief: Chemical manufacturing is facing a rare convergence of pressure and possibility. Persistent s...
Five Traits of a Trustworthy Hydrofluoric Acid Supplier
Brief: Selecting a hydrofluoric acid supplier isn’t just about cost — it’s about safety, compliance,...
Why Talent Is a Strategic Priority
Every year, the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) annual meeting offers a clear snapshot of w...
Brainerd Chemical’s CARE Program Strengthens Communities
Brief: Brainerd Chemical Company’s CARE Program—Community, Awareness, Respect, and Engagement—turns ...
How to Mitigate Nitric Acid Supply Chain Interruptions
Brief: Nitric acid keeps countless manufacturing processes running, yet it’s also one of the most lo...
5 Reasons Wastewater Plants Are Switching to Peracetic Acid
Brief: Brainerd Chemical Company is a trusted national leader in peracetic acid (PAA) supply, helpin...
6 Core Acids. One Supply Partner.
Brief: Discover how the right chemical partner for 6 core industrial acids safeguards workers, prote...
Do You Know? Custom Packaging Solutions
Brainerd Chemical can handle your toughest chemical packaging challenges? Rely on us for…
Custom...
Why Safety Matters Now More Than Ever
Brief: Our customers rely on Brainerd Chemical not just for specialty and commodity chemicals, but f...
Why PAA Biocides Outperform Glutaraldehyde
Glutaraldehyde’s regulatory future in oilfield water treatment is uncertain. Peracetic acid (PAA) bi...
Highlights from ChemEdge 2025
Louisville, KY – August 18, 2025 — Last week, leaders from across the chemical distribution industry...
Sulfuric Acid Supply You Can Trust
Sulfuric acid is the backbone of modern industry. Selecting the right supplier goes beyond price. Le...
Commitmed to First Responder Preparedness
Tulsa, OK – June 4, 2025 — Brainerd Chemical Company, a national leader in chemical manufacturing an...
Safer HCL Handling
At Brainerd Chemical Company, we believe safety is more than a compliance checkbox—it's a responsibi...
How Brainerd Streamlines Bulk IPA Delivery
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) is a vital component in countless industries—from electronics and pharmaceut...
Boosting Well Integrity with Peracetic-Acid Biocides
In today’s fracking landscape, ensuring well integrity isn’t just about production, it’s the frontli...
Nitric Acid Suppliers Aren’t Created Equal
Brainerd Chemical Company supplies a full range of nitric acid products — including Diluted and Cust...
Stewardship Over Shortcuts: What Separates a Vendor from a Partner
When sourcing hazardous chemicals, price per gallon isn't your biggest risk. Downtime, non-complianc...
Key Factors in Choosing a Sodium Bisulfite Supplier
Sodium bisulfite is widely used across industries such as water treatment, oil and gas, pulp and pap...
Do You Know? Acetic Acid
Glacial acetic acid is called ‘glacial’ because it freezes at just slightly cooler than room tempera...
How PAA Biocides Support Safer, Cleaner Flow Assurance
Peracetic acid-based (PAA) biocides are rapidly being adopted by producers and service companies bec...
How to Choose a Responsive Packaging Provider
Sometimes, sales move faster than production. When this is the case, a full-service supplier with in...
Inspiring Stewardship by Example
Leadership in the chemical industry is best exemplified by those intentionally making a difference a...
PAA Helps Overcome Rural Wastewater Treatment Challenges
Water is life, and for rural communities, ensuring its safety is paramount. Yet, these communities o...
Focus on Food Safety at CheeseCon 2025
Tulsa, OK April 3rd, 2025 // Specialty chemical manufacturer Brainerd Chemical Company is showcasing...
Beyond Price: An Executive Guide HF Supplier Assesment
In industries reliant on hydrofluoric acid (HF), selecting the right supplier is critical to ensure ...
Brainerd Chemical Showcase at AFPM 2025
Tulsa, OK March 17, 2025 // Specialty chemical manufacturer Brainerd Chemical Company is showcasing ...
Benefits of GHS Chemical Labeling Compliance
Unified chemical package labeling standards have improved safety, security, and trade efficiency in ...
Mixed Acid Supply Solutions
End-to-End Mixed Acid Supply Solutions
The chemical industry operates with unique demands, requir...
Do You Know? Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide is an incredibly versatile chemical used in a variety of applications including:
...
Brainerd Chemical Again Honored as Top Workplace in Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK Dec 15, 2024 // Brainerd Chemical Company is proud to again be named a ‘Top Place to Work’...
Brainerd Chemical Company Career Opportunities
Looking for your next career move? 🔍 👀 Team Brainerd is on the hunt for new talent to join our teams...
4 Critical Questions When Evaluating Sulfuric Acid Suppliers
Safe, reliable sulfuric acid supply isn’t optional. When your vendor isn’t performing, knowing how t...
Leading Oil & Gas Producers Shift to PAA Biocide Programs
Faced with rising costs and tighter sustainability regulations, oil and gas producers are under pres...
Brainerd Chemical Thrives at WEFTEC 2024
New Orleans, LA, USA // Oct 12, 2024 — Brainerd Chemical Company is proud to lead the way in water t...