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How to Manage Chemical Hazards

Before we can discuss how to manage chemical hazards, we must first understand what are classified as hazardous chemicals. What are hazardous chemicals? Hazardous chemicals are substances, whether an element or compound form, that are poisonous, injurious or a threat to health. Some are highly corrosive and reactive. Others are carcinogenic. They could be solid, liquid, or gas. They can also...

The Science Behind a Soda Can

You’ve probably heard a few horror stories about your soda of choice. But could the seemingly unremarkable and greatly overlooked soda can be worse for you than the beverage inside? Acidity of Fizzy Drinks Soda cans have a lot going on beneath their aluminium surface. Lining their interior is a protective shield that prevents the soda inside from reacting with the...

What Causes Weight Loss?

The Factors and Process of Losing Weight People in more affluent countries like ours tend to view intentional weight loss as a healthy decision. However, deciding to lose weight requires discipline and dedication so a clear understanding of obesity and what causes weight loss or gain is a must.As obesity in the UK rises, the incidence of chronic diseases related...

Regulations in the UK Cosmetics Industry

The UK cosmetics industry is such an overwhelmingly prominent market, specialising in lotions and potions we apply directly to our skin, hair, and teeth, that regulations have to be solid and governing bodies are faced with the need to constantly review and sharpen up the rules. Cosmetics Industry Market Share When we first wrote this post back in 2013, the UK...

What Is Cocaine Made Of?

The Chemistry of Cocaine and How It Affects the Brain What is cocaine made of? Well, cocaine has the chemical formula C17H21NO4, which makes it a relatively middle-weight and average-sized molecule.The molecular weight of cocaine (303.353 g/mol) is actually a bit lighter than the molecular weight of common table sugar (342.3 g/mol). Structurally, it has a benzene ring component like...

What Exactly Is A Chemical?

Our world is made up of many different kinds of substances that we call chemicals. All matter, including us and everything around us, is made up of tiny particles called atoms. So, what is a chemical? A chemical by definition is any substance consisting of matter; this includes solids, liquids, and gas. Chemicals can either be of a pure...

Which Chemical Element Was First Discovered?

As 2019 has been designated the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements by the United Nations General Assembly, we’re celebrating all things elemental. In this article, we’ll look at which chemical element was first discovered. Ancient chemical elements There are really two answers to the question ‘which chemical element was first discovered?’ because there are a number of...

This Week in Chemistry

This week in history seems to have given us a plethora of noted scientists. Born between 17th and 24th November and spanning the last several hundred years, we have several Nobel Prize winners, ground-breaking chemists, and discoverers of revolutionary substances and chemical reactions. 17th November 1645 - Nicolas Lémery was born Nicolas Lémery was a French chemist who focused his research...

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If you’re part of the chemical manufacturing industry, or want to learn more about it, The Science Blog also features a range of articles that focus on exactly that. Maybe you want to know how you can make your chemical manufacturing facility more eco-friendly, learn how titration is used in the pharmaceutical industry, explore the latest version of the ISO 9001 Standard, understand chemical reagents or uncover the benefits of cleanroom contract packing.

And for all of you chemistry buffs out there, The Science Blog lets you delve deeper into complex topics like the pH scale, aldehydes, ketones, HEPES buffer, and diagnostic reagents. Discussing the molecular structures and uses of different chemicals, we help you better understand the inner workings of common substances used in science. No matter what aspect of chemistry you’re interested in, The Science Blog has it all!

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