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Personal Protective Equipment and Chemistry
The outbreak of COVID-19, which has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), has highlighted the vital role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in healthcare settings.
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Chemistry in Sports: Textile Chemistry & Performance Fabrics
Learn how textile chemistry, also referred to as fabric chemistry, creates innovative, high-performance fabrics providing benefits to the sporting industry.
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Vaccine Ingredients: Are they safe?
Vaccines save an estimated 2.5 million lives every year from infectious diseases, but how do we know vaccines are safe? Here are common vaccine ingredients.
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Types of Plastic Food Packaging and Safety: A Close-Up Look
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Chemicals and the Endocrine System | Chemical Safety Facts
Chemical effects on the endocrine system depend on the dosage and duration of exposure. Learn more about chemicals and how they impact the endocrine system.
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All plastic food packaging must meet stringent U.S. FDA safety standards. But to see if a plastic container is safe to microwave, check the packaging label.
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Antimicrobials
Antimicrobials are substances or mixtures of substances used to destroy or suppress the growth of harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi on inanimate objects and surfaces.
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