Poisonings by the toxic alcohols (methanol, ethylene glycol, isopropanol, diethylene glycol, and propylene glycol) can cause cellular dysfunction and death, 1 but symptoms may be nonspecific. Delays ...

Antifreeze is one word that hydronic system owners should understand. For the hydronic HVAC contractor, this antifreeze is more accurately described as the heat transfer fluid necessary for the proper ...

In 2023, the EPA proposed new regulations for medical device sterilizing facilities that use ethylene oxide, finalizing that rule this March. The rule sets limits on 88 commercial sterilization ...

Liquid cooled engines and rotating equipment use glycol-based coolants because of their superior heat transfer characteristics. However, glycol-based coolants are not necessary at all in lubrication ...

Although numerous studies have focused on poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether methacrylate (PEGMA) hydrogels, the effect of the molecular weight and crosslinking of ...

You’d be hard-pressed to walk down nearly any aisle of a modern food store without coming across something made of plastic. From jars of peanut butter to bottles of soda, along with the trays that ...

Much of the plastic found in garbage bags, milk containers, and wiring insulation, among many other products, comes from ethylene, a small molecule with an enormous carbon footprint. Steam crackers ...

The foods you buy from grocery stores can contain many ingredients, especially ones with chemical-sounding names, called food additives. Some additives enhance flavor, while others help in food ...