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IU study: Chemical compound found in essential oils improves wound healing

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (WEHT) – Researchers at Indiana University said they’ve discovered a chemical compound in essential oils that improves the healing process in mice when topically applied to a skin…

Warning to parents that squishies toys may contain dangerous chemicals

Stop the Chemical Industry From Undermining Your Right to Know!

With the so-called Accurate Label Act, chemical manufacturers want to take away gains made on your right to know and your ability to choose safer products.

Future-proofing the chemicals industry: five key sustainability challenges

Chemicals are ubiquitous in daily life but are often derived from fossil fuels and can be resource-intensive to produce. AkzoNobel is calling on start-ups to tackle the industries’ key challenges

Groups trying to scrub exfoliating microbeads from store shelves

Exfoliating microbeads in beauty products cause pollution. Environmental groups and politicians want to change that.

Photo Chemical Etching Subject Matter Expertise Available

Free resources about photo chemical etching for engineers and designers of precision metal components

Feel Secure Using AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants

For years, AMSOIL and its Dealers have actively addressed concerns over new vehicle and equipment warranties. As millions of satisfied AMSOIL customers know, using AMSOIL synthetic lubricants or practicing extended drain intervals do not void new vehicle or equipment warranties. Some original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), however, try to revive old fears about warranty coverage in an attempt to

8 Ways to Reduce Your Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals

About 85,000 chemicals are used by industry, and most of them have never been tested to find out if they disrupt our hormones.

List of chemical compounds with unusual names

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia(November 2013)Chemical nomenclature , replete as it is with compounds with complex names, is a repository for some very peculiar and sometimes startling names. A browse through the Physical Constants of Organic Compounds in the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (a fundamental resource) will reveal not just the whimsical work of chemists , but the sometimes peculiar compound names…

Potentially dangerous chemicals found in fast-food wrappers, researchers say

Chemicals that have been associated with cancer and other health problems have been found in some fast-food packaging, according to a new study.

Is my gel manicure ruining my nails?

Harsh chemicals aside, gel manicures mean your nails are being exposed to scraping and sanding and other potentially unsafe procedures—so we checked in with the experts for what you need to know before your next salon visit.

Top 7 ways to “Get into Your Sanctuary”

For the can’t-miss, must-see and do at The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, we’ve put together the top 7 ways to “Get into Your Sanctuary.” #SeeSB

Bravo's Jennifer Welch on how to make your home a sanctuary

Jennifer Welch, an interior designer and star of Bravo's "Sweet Home," joined staff writer Jura Koncius for The Washington Post's Home Front online chat. Here is an edited excerptQ: I'm lucky to be working full time while in quarantine, so I don't have extra time for projects. However, all I seem to see in my old rowhouse are the problems. Many of them are projects that require skilled labor or contractors. Any advice for how to stop obsessing about what is wrong…

Chemical Compound Could Mask Human Smells From Mosquitoes

Mosquitoes are arguably the most dangerous insects on Earth, but researchers from the USDA’s Mosquito and Fly Unit in Gainesville, Florida are currently working on a new form of protection against the blood-sucking, disease-carrying pests.

6 Ways to Make Your Home a Wellness Sanctuary

Wellness is a hot topic these days, specifically when it comes to home design. Luxury homeowners hav...