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Back-to-School Tips for Reopening Schools during COVID-19
Reopening schools has parents and teachers alike concerned about the health and safety of students returning to school during COVID-19. View the guidelines.
Chemical Families: Similar but Not the Same
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Tips: Returning to School during COVID-19
Reopening schools has parents and teachers alike concerned about the health and safety of students returning to school during COVID-19. View the guidelines.
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Guides: COVID-19 and the Dangers of Self-Medicating
There has been a 20% increase in poison control center inquiries since January 2020. Avoid these dangerous at-home coronavirus self-medications.
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Tips: Using and Handling Disinfectants Safely
Now more than ever we rely on disinfectant products to keep us safe. Explore this guide on how to use disinfectants properly to avoid misuse.
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FAQs: COVID-19 and How to Stop Its Spread
Explore FAQs and useful information about COVID-19, how you can help to stop the spread of the coronavirus, and what to look for in disinfectant products.
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Guides: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Chemistry
The outbreak of COVID-19 has highlighted the vital role of personal protective equipment in healthcare settings. Explore chemistry's role in keeping you safe.
Everyday Chemistry
Chemistry in Sports: Textile Chemistry & Performance Fabrics
Chemistry enhances athletic materials for better performance.
Everyday Chemistry
Chloramines: Understanding “Pool Smell”
What causes it and how can it be managed?
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Vaccine Ingredients: Are they safe?
Vaccines help prevent illnesses.
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Types of Plastic Food Packaging and Safety: A Close-Up Look
You don’t have to be a scientist to understand the many ways plastics are useful.
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Chemical Ingredients 101: How to Read a Product Label
Why are ingredient labels so complex?
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.
Is It Safe to Microwave Plastic? Answering Common Safety Questions About Plastics Food Packaging
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.
What is Hydrogen Peroxide? Uses, Properties and Questions | Chemical Safety Facts
Hydrogen peroxide, a chemical that appears as a colorless liquid, is used in a wide range of cleaning and personal care products, including hair dyes and bleaches, toothpaste and mouthwashes, bathroom cleaners and laundry stain removers.
What is a Chemical Exposure?
Three infographics help put chemical exposures in perspective.