Health
Vaccine Ingredients and Safety
Vaccines save an estimated 2.5 million lives every year from infectious diseases. Let's take a closer look!
Chemistry 101
What is a Chemical Exposure?
Three infographics help put chemical exposures in perspective.
Health
Chemical Exposures and Our Endocrine System
Learn about the science behind how chemicals interact with the body’s endocrine system.
Chemistry 101
Chemical Ingredients 101: How to Read a Product Label
Why are ingredient labels so complex?
Questions about Microwaving Plastics?
Check your container! FDA reviews and evaluates whether a plastic is safe for the microwave.
More Chemistry Info.
What Makes Polystyrene Different from Styrene? It’s a Matter of Chemistry.
What’s the difference between styrene and polystyrene? Although the names sound familiar, styrene and polystyrene are different and have completely different properties.
Understanding Risk and Hazard When it Comes to Chemicals
Understanding the difference between risk and hazard, and how science is used to assess the safety of the chemical ingredients used.
Sweet Chemistry of 5 Summer Fruits
Even Mother Nature knows that chemicals are naturally in everything, including the healthiest, most delicious foods.
Sunscreen and Summertime Safety
Health experts agree that using sunscreen is important during summer activities to protect exposed skin from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays.