Posted on 1 August, 2023

Safety data sheets (SDS) offer valuable details regarding chemical products, aiding users in risk assessments. They outline the potential hazards associated with the chemicals and provide instructions on their safe handling, storage, and emergency procedures in case of accidents. Hence, in this blog we will know how safety data sheets contribute to chemical risk assessments. […]

Posted on 28 July, 2023

One of the major chemical components in firefighting foam is the Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), which are known for their effective extinguishing property. This chemical plays a critical role in extinguishing flammable liquid fires. However, the primary concern regarding PFAS is its persistence, toxins, and potential environmental impact that it could make when it […]

Posted on 10 July, 2023

PIP 3:1 is nothing but the phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) compound which has three isopropylated phenyl and one phosphate groups. This compound acts as the primary component in many substances such as greases, lubricating oils, adhesives, industrial coatings, hydraulic fluid, and other plastic materials. It is also to be noted that these substances have very […]

Posted on 27 April, 2023

The European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has been assessing and identifying the potential risk imposed by the Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) lately. The PFAS are the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances that are man-made chemicals which are widely used in the industrial and commercial applications. These man-made chemicals are used because of its excellent resistance to […]

Posted on 11 February, 2023

In recent years many chemicals and related substances have been restricted or come with compliance due to their potential risks and hazardous characteristics. One such chemical compound is the Per- And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFASs). The PFAS is a large class of classification which includes thousands of synthetic chemicals that are used in our daily lives. […]

Posted on 1 December, 2022

Water is one of the essential things for any living form to sustain in this world. Proposition 65, or the Safe Drinking Water And Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, is an amendment implemented by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) of California to protect the water resource from contamination and harmful substances. Thus, […]

Posted on 7 October, 2022

Do you know that various health regulatory authorities ask chemical manufacturers to maintain Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)? The OEL indicates the exposure level where the individual can experience the hazardous chemicals in the specified environment. The exposure limit range is determined by the substance’s carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, and acute toxicity. So, to label and classify the […]

Posted on 9 September, 2022

Have you ever heard of lithium batteries? It is a rechargeable battery with enclosed lithium ions where the lithium ions shift from the negative to the positive electrode while de-energizing and vice versa while energizing. So, you can say that lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are one of the most advanced inventions of electrochemistry.  Considering other rechargeable […]

Posted on 27 June, 2022

One of the most common defences under Proposition 65 is what is often called the safe harbour defense. In its simplest form the safe harbour defense says you don’t have to give a warning, if the daily exposure level in the question is lower than a level set by the state.  The state’s safe harbour […]

Posted on 17 March, 2022

The electronic industry keeps on evolving and has undergone various changes. Most changes these industries have experienced are due to government regulations and laws. One of the recent developments in the rules of fabricating the electronic design is REACH compliance and ROHS. So, electronic manufacturers and other related creators should pay close attention to these […]