WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced that its Chemical Security Analysis Center (CSAC) opened a new experimental Chemical Security ...

Many national and international chemical societies have a strong interest in chemical safety and security, and some already have internal committees for safety in place. Those societies in developing ...

It is widely used in a variety of commercial applications, including paint and coating removal products, adhesives, sealants, and automotive products. In the chemical laboratory, DCM is often used as ...

Pyrophoric materials are substances that ignite instantly upon exposure to oxygen. They can also be water-reactive, where heat and hydrogen (a flammable gas) are produced. Other common hazards include ...

The ACS Committee on Chemical Safety (CCS) is publishing a series of short, topical guides to help those who work in laboratories better understand the general aspects of laboratory and chemical ...

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD – Two Army chemical biological defense organizations have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement that will enable Soldiers to conduct research and receive training in the ...

Chemistry, often referred to as the central science, is a realm where scientists become modern-day alchemists, unlocking the secrets of matter and energy. Within the controlled environment of a ...

The UB Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) establishes a written program that protects laboratory personnel from the potential hazards associated with the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous chemicals in ...

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The University of Illinois RiverLab, which collects data about the chemical makeup of the Sangamon River, isn’t a typical laboratory. It’s not in a building, but rather on the bank of the river.

Establishing rules, programs, and policies for laboratory safety and security is of no value if organizational leaders do not enforce them and if laboratory managers and workers do not follow them.