Blogs Posts on "Household Chemicals"

The Main Causes of Accidential Poisoning in Jamaica’s Children by The Temas Blog on May 27, 2009From the Ministry of Health (MOH): Bleach, Pharmaceuticals and Pesticides, main agents of accidental poisoning in children … Health Ministry warns parents and caregivers The Ministry of Health’s surveillance reports have uncovered that bleach, ph...

No Acetic Acid! by A Compound a Day on Mar 28, 2009We just had to react to this one. The new Datu Puti Cane Vinegar commercial proudly boasts of the newest "vinegar" formulation ever known to man—walang acetic acid! (no acetic acid! *wink*) It's great, perfect actually, until you realize, how on ea...

Benzalkonium chloride by A Compound a Day on Mar 27, 2009In a nutshell: biocide, cationic surfactant and phase transfer agent What’s so interesting about it? One of the safest biocides known to man, benzalkonium chloride is most often seen in your everyday wet wipes and hygienic towelette...

Talc by A Compound a Day on Nov 10, 2008In a nutshell: the source of your talcum powder, baby powder, cosmetic powder, you name itChemical Formula: Mg3Si4O10(OH)2Uses: used as a cosmetic, lubricant, filler, chalk, and food additive, among other thingsWhat’s so interesting about it? Despi...

Propylene glycol by A Compound a Day on Oct 28, 2008In a nutshell: keeps your deodorant from totally drying out Chemical Formula: C3H8O2 IUPAC name: propane-1,2-diol Appearance: clear, colorless, viscous liquid Uses: moisturizer, lubricant, emulsifier, solvent, humectant, food additive, antifree...