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Asbestos: Children May Be Exposed To Dangerous Chemical Regularly Than Parents Think

Jul 12, 2015 08:47 AM EDT

Last Wednesday July 8, four brands of children's crayons and two of kid's crime scene fingerprint kits were found to be positive for asbestos. Asbestos refers to fibrous minerals that are microscopic in nature, these minerals are extremely durable and resistant to fire, and these properties make it the material of choice for several products. But asbestos is now strictly prohibited because exposure to this kind of toxic mineral can be scientifically linked to a number of lung and respiratory diseases.

Scientists Warn People about Harmful Chemicals Found in Pizza Boxes

Marco Foronda |

May 05, 2015 08:51 AM EDT

The biggest concern is focused on the substance known as PFCs or perflourinated chemicals that are known as PFSAs which is the key substances in making a jacket waterproof, a pizza box grease-proof and a frying pan less sticky

U.S. to Fine Chinese Firms Importing Cleaning Chemicals

Michael A. Katz |

Oct 10, 2014 03:42 PM EDT

The U.S. Department of Commerce said it will levy fines against Chinese companies importing into the chlorinated isocyanurates U.S. , which are used as sanitizing, disinfecting and bleaching agents.

Paint with Graphene Could Prevent Corrosion

Marc Maligalig |

Sep 11, 2014 08:25 AM EDT

A team of scientists from the University of Manchester has developed a process to tightly link graphene molecules in graphene oxide, making a sheet of the material impermeable to gas, liquids and even corrosive chemicals.