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Everyday Chemistry
Thanks to the products of chemistry, children and adults alike can be both spooky and safe on Halloween.
Everyday Chemistry
Chemical compounds help create everything from durable safety gear like bike helmets to reliable school supplies.
Chemical Safety
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Vaccines save an estimated 2.5 million lives every year from infectious diseases. Let's take a closer look!
Chemistry 101
Three infographics help put chemical exposures in perspective.
Learn about the science behind how chemicals interact with the body’s endocrine system.
Check your container! FDA reviews and evaluates whether a plastic is safe for the microwave.
Why are ingredient labels so complex?
Learn more about the primary federal regulation overseeing the safety of chemical products—the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and bipartisan efforts to update the law.
What’s the difference between styrene and polystyrene? Although the names sound familiar, styrene and polystyrene are different and have completely different properties.
Understanding the difference between risk and hazard, and how science is used to assess the safety of the chemical ingredients used.
Even Mother Nature knows that chemicals are naturally in everything, including the healthiest, most delicious foods.