Blog Post Archive
Disinfecting Surfaces in the Era of Covid and EPA Registered Commercial Disinfectants and Viricides
The disinfection of surfaces at home, in public spaces, and
in hospitals and clinics needs to be a priority in the era of transmittable
pathogens such as Covid-19, and proper disinfection lowers the exposure of
people to both viruses and bacteria. Sanitization is a different process and is
directed at bacterial pathogens only.The Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) has a comprehensive database called the N-List that 652
different commercially available disinfectants on the market, and d
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15th Jan 2023
Working with Inorganic Acids in the Laboratory: A Practical Guide
Working with Inorganic Acids in the Laboratory
Acids are of great importance in the laboratory and are used in all areas of chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing as well as in analytical chemistry. Inorganic acids are broken down into 2 main groups the hydracids, which lack oxygen such as hydriodic, hydrobromic, hydrochloric, and hydrofluoric acids, with anions representing the 2nd to 5th periods of Group VIIA in the Periodic Table, and oxygen-containing acids, such as phosphoric acid, nitri
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5th Jan 2023
The Top 12 Drinking Water Contaminants
1.Lead- from older plumbing systems pre-1986, when
lead pipes, solder, and components were banned.
Lead is a danger at all levels to children, affecting neurological development. In adults, low lead levels can affect
neurological function and cause reproductive issues.
2.Copper- as copper pipes age or in contact with
acidic water they can deteriorate. If
green coloring is noticed in drains you may have high copper levels in your
water, although not usually considered a problem in low c
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14th Dec 2022
The Crucial Role of Analytical Standards in Health, Disease, and Commerce
Background
The analysis of chemicals in samples and its importance in society can not be understated, and the instrumental analysis techniques used across all fields of science rely on the use of accurate and pure materials called analytical standards-substances and chemicals used to define unknown compounds in a mixture and to accurately determine their concentrations.
Analytical standards are used for determining wheth
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10th Dec 2022
New Year's Safety Resolutions and OSHA's Top 10 Violations of 2022
Here at CP Lab Safety, we endorse safety all day, every day. We believe safety in the workplace should never be taken lightly, and that there is always room for improvement. We’ve taken OSHA’s top 10 safety violations of 2022 and turned them into a handy list of easy New Year’s resolutions. Make safety a priority this year, and make a positive difference in your company. Small steps, like taking a few extra hours each year for safety training, can make a huge impact and literally save lives. Her
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1st Dec 2022