Skip to content
Home » Health and Safety » Chemicals & Health

Health and SafetyChemicals & Health

From medicines and vaccines to germ-fighting cleaning products, to hospital and personal protective equipment, the products made possible by chemistry play an important part in keeping us healthy and safe. Read the articles below to learn more about chemistry and health.

Jump To:
Selected Item
Chemical Safety
Chemicals & Food
Chemicals & Health
Chemicals in the Environment
Chemistry & Kids
Chemicals & Health August 19, 2022

How Face Masks Help Protect Against COVID-19

It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and although people are starting to get vaccinated, the virus continues to spread.

Chemicals & Health August 17, 2022

COVID-19 and the Dangers of Self-Medicating

Ongoing concerns about COVID-19 have led to some people to “self-medicate” to treat the virus or prevent contracting it.

Chemicals & Health August 17, 2022

Vaccine Ingredients and Safety: A Close-Up Look

Hailed as one of the Ten Great Public Health Achievements in the 20th century by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccines can help save 2 to 3 million lives every year.

Chemicals & Health July 28, 2022

COVID-19 and How to Help Stop Its Spread

The outbreak of COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The following is relevant and useful information about COVID-19, how you can help to stop the spread of it, and what to look for in products to help keep you and your family safe.

Back to Top
Chemical Safety Facts

For more chemical safety facts, follow us on social media.

© 2005 – 2023 American Chemistry Council, Inc. The ACC mark, Responsible Care®, the hands logo mark, CHEMTREC®, TRANSCAER®, and americanchemistry.com are registered service marks of the American Chemistry Council, Inc.

More information about this site and our Terms and Privacy Policy.