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From glittery eye shadow to SPF anti-aging skincare face creams, to water-proof eyelash mascara and glossy long-lasting lipsticks, cosmetics microbiology testing is important. Cosmetics come into contact with the human body and need to be safe from microorganisms...
Emphasizing Laboratory Workplace Safety through Rigorous Testing In the world of scientific research and experimentation, laboratory safety is paramount. The unique environment of a laboratory, with its complex mix of chemicals, biological agents, and sophisticated...
Phthalates are colorless, odorless chemicals found in plastics and polymers including consumer products, toys, and even food containers. Phthalate consumption has been linked to birth defects, hormonal disruption, behavioral issues, fertility issues, obesity, and...
Viewing the total or partial solar eclipse can be an exciting event. However, experts have warned that no matter where you are, “it is never safe to look directly at the sun's rays — even if the sun is partly obscured,” as it can cause damage to the eyes. To avoid...
The National Aerospace Standards (NAS) are a comprehensive set of industry standards developed and maintained by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) of America. NAS standards encompass a wide range of aerospace components and systems, including fasteners,...
Protecting the environment is a primary goal of CLP regulations
The holidays are full of cookies, fudge, pies, egg nog, and other fun, seasonal treats! Do you know the calorie content or nutritional value of your favorites? Need a laboratory for nutritional analysis of food or other food testing? Find a laboratory for all your...
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a group of analytical techniques the technology industry uses to understand, evaluate, and determine properties of a material in an effort to assure that both structural and mechanical parts function safely and effectively. NDT is...
Genetics and genomics lead the way toward individualized healthcare
With Mother’s Day approaching, many women are shopping the Mother’s Day sales at retailers grabbing deals on popular cosmetics. Cosmetic gift sets are a hot item to give Mom on her special day. One of the more popular cosmetic lines are mineral-based foundations,...
Researchers identify 16 metabolite compounds used to differentiate between women with and without early-stage ovarian cancer
Have doctors developed a new method for drug delivery? A new technology that could allow very precise methods for drug delivery was announced on April 7, 2016, by the US National Standards for Standards and Technology NIST when thy announced a new patent. In...
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) foods are created in a laboratory through genetic modification and engineering. Non-Genetically Modified Organisms (Non-GMO) foods are those that have not been genetically modified. Many concerns regarding the safety of GMOs...
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, and formaldehyde, are three chemicals known as the "toxic trio" often found in nail polish. Include formaldehyde resin (tosylamide/TSFR) and camphor and you've got five toxic ingredients, all commonly used to reduce cracking and...
XRD analysis, short for X-ray diffraction analysis, is an analytical technique used for the identification of crystalline material. XRD can provide information such as cell dimensions, atomic arrangement, size, phase, etc. XRD is commonly used for phase...
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