chemicals

Understanding Lab Paint Testing: Ensuring Safety, Quality, and Compliance

By Trevor Henderson | Aug 22, 2024

Whether it’s testing for harmful chemicals like lead and VOCs, assessing the durability and adhesion of the paint, or ensuring color consistency and finish quality, lab testing provides invaluable insights into the performance and safety of paint.

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Chemical Safety Testing of School Supplies: Ensuring Crayons, Markers, and Glue Are Safe for Children

By Trevor Henderson | Aug 21, 2024

Learn how testing ensures these products are free from harmful substances such as lead, phthalates, and VOCs, safeguarding children's health.

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Alpha Resources Expands Product Offerings with ARO Scientific Standards

By Trevor Henderson | Jun 10, 2024

Alpha Resources' latest expansion signifies a major step forward in their mission to provide superior products to the scientific community

Chemical Synthesis Explained

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 10, 2023

A key component of pharmaceutical development to create chemicals and compounds not naturally occurring

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California Proposition 65 Testing

By Trevor Henderson | Mar 1, 2023

Understanding the Importance of California Proposition 65 Testing for Products Sold in California

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European Chemicals Agency’s REACH Regulation

By Editorial Team | Feb 28, 2023

REACH regulations apply to all chemicals including industrial chemicals and household substances.

assorted bright colored chemicals in laboratory glassware

Guide to Soap Testing to AOCS Standards

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 19, 2023

The American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS ) is an international professional scientific society for individuals and corporations interested in fats, oils, surfactants, detergents, and related materials.

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Understanding the Harmful Chemicals in Cigarettes: What You Need to Know

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 15, 2023

Did you know there are more than 93 hazardous chemicals in cigarettes? Some occur naturally while others are added during manufacturing

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REACH Registration of Consumer Products

By Editorial Team | Feb 7, 2023

What is REACH registration, and what type of testing must be done for REACH registration? REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) is a regulation set forth by the European Union, that began in 2007. It was started as a way to...

3 Free | Chemicals in Nail Polish

By Editorial Team | Jan 31, 2023

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...