A colorless liquid organic compound, butyl glycol has properties like lower volatility, sweet-ether odor, and high acidity.

Chewing gum has long been a go-to for fresh breath and a quick snack without the calories. Yet, many of us have no idea ...

MUN chemistry professor Chris Kozak says the blobs washing up on Newfoundland's shores contains more than just polyvinyl ...

Regardless of the material used on a deck’s surface, the vast majority of substructures today are built with wood. If not ...

Global butyl rubber market was valued at approximately USD 4.0 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% from 2024 to 2032, reaching a projected market ...

A scientist has identified the mysterious white blobs that have been washing up along the Newfoundland coast. Canadian officials opened an investigation this autumn after photos of the white substance ...

A new study conducted in roundworms finds that a common plastic ingredient causes breaks in DNA strands, resulting in egg ...

Some of the chemicals onboard that have caused concern are vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, benzene, ethyl hexyl acrylate and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. Vinyl chloride and butyl acrylate were ...

Common plastic chemical benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP) causes DNA damage, resulting in cell death and abnormal chromosome ...

A chemical in common-use plastics may cause DNA damage and infertility in women, a new Harvard Medical School study shows.

Researcher Andrew Whelton and his team tested for chemicals in and outside of homes and buildings, in waterways, and even bee ...

Chemists in Canada have uncovered a surprising conformational effect using cyclopropane that provides a way to influence the ...