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The IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video today. Their newest production discusses latex allergy, which is a reaction to certain proteins found in latex rubber. “Natural latex rubber has been used in many products over the years,” said Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane & Associates and the IAQ Video Network. ...
Cytotoxic drugs (sometimes known as antineoplastics) Describe a group of medicines that contain chemicals which are toxic to cells, preventing their replication or growth, and so are primarily used to treat cancer. Once inside the body, their action is not generally tightly targeted, and they can produce side effects both to the patients and others who become exposed. What are the Risks? ...
On Wednesday 29th February the European Chemicals Agency published the Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP), a list of chemical substances to be evaluated over a period of three years in order to determine whether policy measures are needed to adequately manage consumer and worker exposure. Formaldehyde was included in the Community Rolling Action Plan for substance evaluation in 2013; France ...
Formaldehyde is found in the hospital environment at higher concentrations than those to which the general population is exposed. It's possible adverse health effects are therefore very important to those working in certain parts of hospitals and to patients whose health status may be compromised. The compound is an irritant and can cause sensitisation Formaldehyde is a colourless gas with a ...
LA Testing provides formaldehyde and VOC testing services to ensure consumer products such as clothing, as well as indoor environments, are safe for building occupants. Garden Grove, CA, October 5th, 2010 Textile resins containing formaldehyde have been used in some clothing since the 1920s. The formaldehyde in the resins helps to make the clothing wrinkle and stain resistant, but these ...