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The Environmental Menace: Phthalates and Bisphenols Pollution

The Environmental Menace: Phthalates and Bisphenols Pollution

When considering the plethora of environmental pollutants that can be found in ourworld today, phthalates and bisphenols are notorious offenders, posing risks toecosystems and human health. These chemicals, commonly found in everydayproducts, have garnered attention for their adverse effects on the environment andwildlife and their potential impact on human well-being. Both phthalates and bisphenols have…

6PPD, Salmon, and Tires
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6PPD, Salmon, and Tires

You probably know what salmon and tires are, but have you ever heard of 6PPD? How about 6PPD-q? 6PPD stands for N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N’-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine. When this compound is exposed to air, ozone reacts with 6PPD to form its quinone, 6PPD-q. How about salmon and tires? 6PPD is a tire stabilizer that prevents tires from breaking down. As…

The Analysis of Two Common Analgesic Drugs in Wastewater: Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) and Diclofenac
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The Analysis of Two Common Analgesic Drugs in Wastewater: Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) and Diclofenac

With diluted wastewater discharge being used as a source of drinking water in many locations throughout the world, it should be of concern which medications are commonly found in our wastewater. Researchers at the Institute of Environmental Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science & Technology have published a method for the determination of two common analgesics…

UCT Enviro-Clean® HL-DVB SPE Sorbent Cited in Anticoccidial Study

UCT Enviro-Clean® HL-DVB SPE Sorbent Cited in Anticoccidial Study

Anticoccidials, interchangeably referred to as coccidiostats, are used to control coccidiosis and other protozoan infections in food producing animals. Coccidiosis is a parasitic intestinal disease caused by protozoa of the genus Eimeria. Anticoccidials can be classified into two main groups: the ionophores which are naturally occurring polyether antibiotic type compounds, and the synthetic/chemical anticoccidials. Chemical…