Now the federal government plans to ban the two common solvents: both used by NASA, and one primarily to dry clean our most-coveted clothes. Long-term exposure to the two toxic solvents ...

It still can. And it’s still killing people. The solvent is common in paint strippers, widely available products with labels that warn of cancer risks but do not make clear the possibility of rapid ...

Of all the known common solvents, only water clearly satisfies all four conditions. Ammonia (NH 3) satisfies the first three, but is unlikely to meet the fourth condition because it breaks down ...

Two commonly used solvents that have been linked to cancer were banned Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency. The solvents, known as trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (Perc ...

Researchers found a way to extract silver from waste using fatty acids and green chemistry—making recycling safer, cheaper, ...

“There’s evidence of connection between the low level, everyday exposures and things ... pesticides, polishes and solvents. Ethylbenzene is one of the top ten chemicals used in children ...

Solvents are dangerous whether they're organic ... Sources of benzene. The most common exposure to benzene is through industrial processes. Benzene is used to make chemicals for plastic, nylon ...

The $60 billion lubricant market spans applications from industrial machinery to everyday vehicles. Lubricant base oils, traditionally derived from petroleum, comprise 75-90% of these formulations.