News & Events
Welcome to the Monarch Chemicals news and resources section. This area has been created to share thoughts and to discuss industry news and insights. All information provided is for entertainment and informative purposes only, any industry or chemical related content is not to be perceived as a professional endorsement or recommendation by Monarch Chemicals.

CBA Warns businesses must act now with border traffic expected to increase next week
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk15 Jan 2021
15 Jan 2021
Businesses and hauliers trading between Great Britain and the EU have been urged to ensure they meet necessary requirements before travelling to the border, as the Government warns that expected traffic could increase next week.

Our sanitiser and disinfectant range gets a new look for 2021
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk11 Jan 2021
23 Feb 2021
Now a permanent group of products in our portfolio, the Cleantec Protect range was launched in April last year in direct response to market demands for high performing and trustworthy sanitising and disinfection products.

Christmas Jumper Day 2020
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk11 Dec 2020
08 Jan 2021
A collection of the best 'elfies from Team Monarch's Christmas Jumper Day

19-20th November 2020: UK Chem Online Event
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk11 Nov 2020
22 Dec 2020
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is holding a virtual trade show, UK ChemOnline, that will be running on 19th & 20th November 2020

How to comply with REACH chemical regulations
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk27 Oct 2020
27 Oct 2020
The government have recently updated their guidance on how to comply with the EU’s REACH chemical regulations when using, making, selling or importing chemicals in the EU and what can be done to prepare for 1st January 2021.

What is Hypochlorous Acid?
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk07 Sep 2020
13 Oct 2020
Hypochlorous Acid (also referred to as HOCl) has been known about for hundreds of years but only recently, particularly during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, has it grown in popularity.

Monarch Supply Hand Sanitiser to Luxury Hotel
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk26 Jun 2020
26 Jun 2020
Monarch Chemicals has recently joined forces with a luxury boutique hotel and golf resort offering them their own brand of anti-bacterial hand sanitiser.

CHEMUK 2020 Postponement due to COVID-19. NEW dates confirmed
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk12 Mar 2020
21 Jul 2020
Reflecting the unprecedented situation with regard to current Covid-19 (Coronavirus) fears, apprehension and uncertainty, plus the concern of exhibiting companies on the show floor the organisers of CHEMUK have decided to postpone the show.

A card for a contribution
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk04 Mar 2020
26 Mar 2020
Make a difference at this year’s CHEMUK 2020 by donating to one of our three charities. All we need is your business card and in return we’ll put £1 on your behalf in the pot!

Meet with Monarch Chemicals at YAMS – The Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk22 Jan 2020
26 Feb 2020
YAMS – The Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show returns for its seventh year on Wednesday 5th February at the York Exhibition Centre.

CHEMUK 2020 – Registration now open
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk17 Jan 2020
26 Mar 2020
Registration is now open for CHEMUK: The UK Chemical Industry and Supply Chain Expo which returns for its second year at Event City, Manchester on the 16th and 17th September.

New Chemical Blending Tank Installation at Sheerness
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk03 Jan 2020
26 Feb 2020
Based in the South East our Sheerness location is one of our key chemical distribution sites and home to our blending and manufacturing facilities.

Science in the sky: The Chemistry of fireworks and their colours
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk24 Oct 2019
26 Feb 2020
From their ancient origins in 200BC fireworks have taken thousands of years of discovery, experiments and technological advancements to become the spectacle they are today.

What is Mono Propylene Glycol?
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk27 Sep 2019
26 Feb 2020
This month we shine the spotlight on Monopropylene Glycol; a hugely versatile chemical used in a broad mix of industries from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to agriculture, food and e-cigarettes.

New campaign highlights the importance of recycling your old tech products
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk22 Aug 2019
14 Jan 2021
Electronic devices contain a huge number of different elements, some of which are set to be fully mined in the next 100 years.

Apprenticeship Opportunity - Works Chemist (Laboratory Technician)
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk31 Jul 2019
26 Feb 2020
Based at our Sheerness site we have an apprenticeship available for a works chemist to join our team

Monarch Chemicals celebrates 30 years of business
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk10 Jul 2019
26 Feb 2020
From its origins as a small fledgling business in Kent to a multi-site UK chemical distribution company, Monarch Chemicals celebrates 30 years in business this July.

Monarch Chemicals at CHEM UK 2020
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk03 Jul 2019
26 Mar 2020
Monarch Chemicals are pleased to announce that following the success of this year’s CHEMUK UK Chemical Industries Supply Chain Expo that they will be returning next year for CHEMUK 2020 taking up a spot in the CHEMSOURCE zone.

We're looking for a new IT apprentice!
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk20 Jun 2019
26 Feb 2020
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new role within Monarch Chemicals for an IT apprentice

Monarch Chemicals at the Royal Highland Show 2019
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk13 Jun 2019
26 Feb 2020
Meet with Monarch Chemicals at this year’s Royal Highland Show to discuss your feed preservation requirements for 2019/2020.

Making a difference at CHEMUK 2019
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk08 Mar 2019
26 Feb 2020
Contribute to one of our selected charities at this year's CHEMUK with just your business card.

Meet with Monarch Chemicals at this year's Beef Expo 2019
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk04 Mar 2019
26 Feb 2020
The National Beef Association returns for another year with their highly anticipated Beef Expo 2019 at North West Auctions, J36 Rural Auction Centre, Cumbria.

Monarch Chemicals at Chem UK 2019 - The UK's Chemical Industry Supply Chain Expo & Conference
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk16 Jan 2019
26 Feb 2020
Monarch Chemicals are happy to announce that they will be exhibiting at the new CHEMUK - Chemical Industry Supply Chain Expo and Conference in May of this year.

Monarch to showcase Perstorp additives at LAMMA 2019
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk07 Dec 2018
26 Feb 2020
Monarch Chemicals are pleased to be exhibiting once again at Lamma 2019 showcasing the range of Perstorp performance additives.

The difference between Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol in antifreeze
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk05 Dec 2018
26 Feb 2020
The difference between Propylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol in antifreeze comes down to both toxicity levels and efficiency of performance. Ethylene glycol possess far superior heat transfer properties whereas Propylene Glycol carries a very low toxicity.

Monarch Chemicals return to AgriScot 2018
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk07 Nov 2018
26 Feb 2020
AgriScot returns for another year to the Royal Highland Centre (RHC) in Edinburgh and is poised to be the best yet with a whole host of commercial and technical advice, along with displays, demonstrations and business seminars to create the ultimate Farm Business Event.

Monarch obtains the revised 2015 ISO standard
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk10 Sep 2018
26 Feb 2020
We are delighted to have obtained the revised standard ISO9001:2015 as well as ISO14001:2015.

New bulk tanks installed at Monarch Sheerness site
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk05 Sep 2018
26 Feb 2020
Monarch Chemicals installs new sodium hypochlorite and effluent treatment tanks at their Sheerness site.

The rise of cyber crime in the chemicals industry
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk09 Aug 2018
26 Feb 2020
With news of increased fraudulent cyber activity in the chemicals industry, it is becoming more important to open up communication channels, share details of breaches and collaborate in order to reduce risk and prevent this activity from making an impact.

Huge turn-out for the 178th Royal Highland Show
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk27 Jun 2018
26 Feb 2020
The glorious weather and packed events schedule attracted almost 200,000 visitors to this year’s 178th Royal Highland Show in Ingliston.

New product launch – ProSid™ Pellet Pro
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk14 Jun 2018
26 Feb 2020
Developed by Perstorp in Sweden, we are happy to announce the launch of a new organic acid additive, designed specifically for the feed industry to improve feed quality and reduce production costs.

Chemical Business Association celebrates their 95th Annual Lunch
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk02 May 2018
26 Feb 2020
More than 1,100 members from the Chemical Business Association attended the 95th annual lunch at this year’s event in London.

New Label Requirement for Hazardous Substances
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk23 Apr 2018
26 Feb 2020
From 1 st January 2020 a new label element will be required on all products which are classified as carrying health hazards under CLP regulations.

What is REACH
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk22 Mar 2018
26 Feb 2020
REACH is a significant piece of legislation within the chemicals industry, having an impact on the way we manufacture and source chemicals. This article explains what it all means and what you can do to ensure you're compliant.

New Look Website for Monarch Chemicals
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk22 Feb 2018
26 Feb 2020
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new and refreshed Monarch Chemicals website

The Role of Citric Acid in the Food & Drink Industry
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk26 Jan 2018
26 Feb 2020
From food and drink through to cleaning products and cosmetics, citric acid is a key component within modern processing and manufacturing.

Five uses of Acetic Acid
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk13 Dec 2017
26 Feb 2020
Acetic acid is a colourless liquid with a distinct sour taste. Although most commonly known as vinegar, this acid also has a wide variety of other uses across multiple industries.

Monarch Chemicals expands its fleet
https://www.monarchchemicals.co.uk27 Nov 2017
26 Feb 2020
Monarch Chemicals have recently added four new Mercedes Antos to their fleet as part of their commitment to improving distribution, efficiency and safety.