Environmental Toxicology Articles
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Chemical Safety in Laboratories: Best Practices for Handling and Storage to Ensure Personnel Safety and Prevent Accidents
Chemicals are essential in any laboratory. They help to power groundbreaking discoveries, advances in science, and research that drives innovation. But with great power comes great responsibility, and it’s essential to handle these substances with care. Improper handling and storage of chemicals can lead to accidents, harmful exposure, and dangerous reactions. This can not only endanger the ...
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What are the Advantages and Production Methods of Polylactic Acid?
What are the Advantages of Polylactic Acid? Polylactic acid (PLA) is thermoplastic aliphatic polyester. Polylactic acid has many advantages as a material. 1. Polylactic acid is a new type of biodegradable material made from starch raw materials derived from renewable plant resources (such as corn). The starch raw material is saccharified to obtain glucose, which is then fermented with glucose and ...
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Primary Cell Isolation and Culture
With extensive experience in isolating and culturing primary cells from various tissues and organs, Creative Bioarray can provide a wide range of primary cells to be used as more biologically relevant tools in your research. We can offer customized services upon the requests of our customers. About Primary Cells Primary cells refers to the cells that are directly isolated from living tissues. ...
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Toxicological Evaluation, Physical, and Chemical Tests for Cosmetics
Cosmetics play a significant role in our daily lives, with millions of people using them to enhance their appearance or maintain their skincare routine. However, the safety of these products should always be a top priority. To ensure the safety and quality of cosmetics, thorough toxicological evaluation, and physical and chemical testing are crucial steps in the development and manufacturing ...
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How to Choose Harmless Fire Brick
When it comes to selecting fire bricks for your elevated-temperature applications, it's important to prioritise not only their performance but also their impact on health and the environment. Fire bricks, also known as refractory bricks, are designed to withstand extreme heat and provide insulation and structural support in industrial settings. However, some fire bricks contain harmful substances ...
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Navigating EU and UK Classification Divergence
As the UK bid farewell to the EU on January 31, 2020, regulatory shifts set in motion a unique challenge – the divergence between the EU’s Harmonised Classification and Labelling List (C&L) and the UK’s Mandatory Classification List (MCL). While this divergence touches various sectors, we focus on the fragranced goods industry. A bottle of perfume, a scented candle, or an ...
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Investigating Battery Failure with Gas Analysers
Battery failure is not just an inconvenience. It is a potentially hazardous event marked by the release of toxic and flammable gases. The composition and volume of these gases are influenced by many factors: cell type, failure mechanism, state of charge (SoC), and environmental oxygen levels. Understanding this intricate relationship is paramount for battery pack manufacturers, especially when ...
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How to Comply with the IFRA Standards
IFRA Standards stand as the bedrock of the fragrance industry, ensuring that perfumes, cosmetics, and household items captivate our senses and safeguard our well-being. This blog serves as a resource for individuals seeking an understanding of compliance with these Standards. By the end of it, you will be well-equipped to navigate these Standards effectively. Also, you will gain valuable ...
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Morris Water Maze Test
What is Morris Water Maze Test? The Morris water maze is a test based on the habit of mice that are averse to being in water and are forced to swim to find a platform hidden in the water, and is widely used in cognitive memory tests to determine spatial location and orientation in rodents. Workflow of Morris Water Maze Test 1. Preparation (animal grouping, test preparation) 2. Perform the ...
By Protheragen
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Essential Guide to the 51st Amendment of the IFRA Standards
The fragrance industry has always been a captivating realm, enchanting our senses and evoking memories with its alluring scents. Yet, behind this lies a complex industry that involves careful regulation to ensure consumer safety. The 51st Amendment to the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) Standards, is another marker that represents the industry’s unwavering commitment to safety ...
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Understanding the shifts in Lake Erie’s algae toxins
Lake Erie is hiding something beneath its green, murky surface, and it’s more complex than it seems. Recent findings from The Ohio State University throw light on this phenomenon. They reveal that during the early summer, we might be overestimating the harm of these toxins. But as we enjoy the last days of sun, these toxins might get stronger than we anticipate. ...
By LG Sonic
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6 Ways Machine Maintenance Helps the Environment
The idea of maintaining machinery and maintaining the environment may sound like science fiction, or like apples and oranges. However maintaining equipment can have a direct, positive, measurable, and meaningful effect on the planet, the plant, and the people who own and work on them, if executed properly. ...
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Boulder County Protects Residents with Clarity After the Most Destructive Fire in Colorado History - Case Study
In December 2021, Boulder County in Colorado, USA experienced a devastating wildfire known as the Marshall Fire. Over 1,000 homes were destroyed, and thousands of acres of land were covered in ...
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How the Sac Metro Air District Enhanced Its Air Monitoring Network with Clarity to Face Increasing Wildfire Smoke Threats - Case Study
This case study outlines the immediate and long-term needs and the challenges posed by wildfires and air pollution in Sacramento, California. 21: Node-S air sensors 24/7: monitoring ...
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Comprehensive gas analysis of a 21700 Li (Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2) cell using mass spectrometry
The failure of lithium-ion batteries can be partly defined by the release of toxic and flammable gases. The composition and volume of these gases varies depending on cell type, failure mechanism, state of charge (SoC) and environmental oxygen levels. Understanding this relationship and the species produced is essential for battery pack manufacturers relying on real-time monitoring to assess the ...
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IFRA Standards: What You Need to Know
If you are associated with the fragrance industry or are interested in fragrances, you have most likely heard of IFRA. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the global body that represents the fragrance industry. IFRA plays a vital role in ensuring that the fragrances produced and used worldwide are safe for people and the environment. This blog will outline what you need to know ...
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IFRA Standards: What You Need to Know
If you are associated with the fragrance industry or are interested in fragrances, you have most likely heard of IFRA. The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is the global body that represents the fragrance industry. IFRA plays a vital role in ensuring that the fragrances produced and used worldwide are safe for people and the environment. This blog will outline what you need to know ...
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Laptop Recycling and Data Security: How to Safeguard Your Personal Information during the Recycling Process in London
If you have an old laptop lying on the shelf that you no longer use, then laptop recycling in London is the most eco-friendly way of getting rid of it. However, it is important to understand how to protect your data while you fulfil your commitment to environmental sustainability. So, if you’re wondering what to do with old laptop but also concerned about data security, getting expert ...
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The Future of E-Waste: Predictions and Forecasts
E-waste has become an ever-growing problem in the world of today. Why? Because it is not biodegradable. Sure, you can still dump your electronic waste in the landfills, but you cannot really get rid of it without leaving hazardous effects on the environment. The future of e-waste has thus become a hot topic which requires our attention. According to research, e-waste constitutes 70% of the ...
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Determining Tyre to Oil Plant Cost
A tire to oil is a machine that changes waste tires, rubber, as well as other waste products into hydrocarbon gas, pyrolysis oil, and carbon black. This tire oil pyrolysis plant will help in lessening the numbers of toxic waste and help save the world for the time being. Tire pyrolysis assists in converting tires into quality useable fuel oil. Butadiene copolymer is definitely the main synthetic ...
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