Summary of Chlordane and Oxychlordane Chlordane is an artificial pesticide, which was banned for food crops in 1978. In 1988, that restriction extended to termite extermination. It resists degradation in the environment and can cause cancers, diabetes, and neurological disorders. This combination of chemicals is a thick liquid whose color ranges from colorless to amber, […]
Colorado is the first state in the U.S. to legalize marijuana. In 2013, it became the first state to allow anyone over 21 to buy marijuana for recreational and above 18 for medicinal purposes. With the legalization of marijuana, naturally, the government instilled rules, regulations, and laws for public health safety. In July 2021, Colorado […]
Is There a Test for Food Additives? A food additive is any chemical substance, such as sweetening agents, synthetic pigments, antioxidants, dyes, molds, and banned food additives, that is added to food during the production, transportation, storage, or preparation processes. Food additives have the ability to preserve flavor, enhance taste or appearance, and even slow […]
What is Fensulfothion? Fensulfothion is a brown or yellow oily liquid that stable under normal use conditions, but also highly toxic and hazardous. It is widely used as an insecticide or nematicide on corn, onions, pineapples, bananas, sugar cane, peanuts and other crops. This is a moderately persistent chemical that has a half-life of 30 […]
Overview of PCBs and Their Health Risks Polychlorinated Biphenyls are a group of manmade stable chemicals that are oil liquids or solids, clear to yellow in color with no smell or taste. PCBs have been banned for decades but continue to cause a variety of health risks today and have been known to cause cancer […]
Vitamin and mineral supplements are taken to provide nutrients that are typically found in food but that the person may not be getting enough of to meet nutritional needs. In many cases supplements are referred to as multivitamins, and can be taken as pills, chewable pills, powders, or liquids. This post focuses on vitamin and […]
Some of the most common products we use today include PEG 120 Methyl Dioleate, such as certain shampoos, conditioners, facial cleansers, shower gels, and hand soaps. It is created in a lab by the acid acid-catalyzed reaction of glucose with methanol and is utilized for its emulsion and surfactant properties that has minimal absorption into […]
In this post, we answer the most commonly asked questions about testing for Fatty Acid Methyl Esters or FAME. What are Methyl Esters used for? Fatty acid methyl esters, also known as FAME, are a type of fatty acid ester that are derived by transesterification of fats, usually plant-based, with methanol. Their characteristics are closer […]
Mercaptans are organic compounds with a distinct odor. Mercaptans are most commonly found in as an emission from paper or pulp mills, and in coal tar and petroleum distillates. Sometimes, mercaptans can be found naturally in food, including onions, asparagus, and radishes. Mercaptans are also produced by certain marine microorganisms and produce the boggy smell […]
Acrolein is either a yellow colored or clear liquid that is known to both evaporate and burn quite easily. Another known trait of Acrolein is that it has a strong, foul smell. When it is exposed to other substances, it can react even more quickly. Acrolein is also typically used as an herbicide to kill […]
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