Chemical engineers have discovered that adding nickel atoms to silver catalysts could revolutionize the production of ethylene oxide by eliminating the need for toxic chlorine while maintaining ...

Scientists at Tulane University have discovered a potentially greener way to produce a crucial industrial chemical used to make ...

The chemical is used to make many everyday products from plastics and textiles to antifreeze and disinfectants.

Some plants lacked proper permission to operate, while others were contaminated with Escherichia coli bacteria. Additionally, certain plants were not using disinfectants and chlorine to control ...

chlorine dioxide, or hypochlorite for disinfection. Prior to the recent recall news, the FDA had been proactive in pushing for legislation to regulate chlorate levels in drinking water and water used ...

Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta and other soft drinks are being recalled across Europe because of safety fears, after the discovery of high levels of a chemical by-product from chlorine disinfectants.