Recent questions tagged chemicals

Description : What mask should I wear for household cleaning products?

Last Answer : Gas/Vapor Respirators Two organic vapor respirator cartridges with particulate filtration. Gas/vapor air-purifying respirators generally come in the form of cartridges that attach to a reusable ... www.lowes.com/n/buying-guide/respirator-safety-mask-guide Respirators should be professionally fitted

Description : Correlation between industrial pollution and men's genitalia?

Last Answer : elbanditoroso: Will this sort of data encourage pollution deniers to take the dangers of pollution seriously? Deniers - as in those that don't believe in the science - don't exist. They ... maximizing profit. I don't think the prospect of grandsons with micropenis will sway them to stop.

Description : What are a list of chemical elements and alloys that can be melted in a typical residential food oven?

Last Answer : I’ve got a slug of a Bismuth Cadmium, Lead, Tin alloy that melts at about 150F , 65C. It melts in hot water. It’s toxic so it’s probably not a good idea to touch it or use kitchen tools.

Description : What does standard deviation result mean?

Last Answer : It shows you how dispersed the results are.

Description : Why is the weight of 5 ml vinegar almost equal to its volume?

Last Answer : Water has a density of 1 gram per cubic centimetre because it is defined that way and vinegar is mostly water.

Description : How do you get chemical dye off your skin?

Last Answer : Skin peels constantly. It will go away with time.

Description : Why does Superglue not work on plastic?

Last Answer : Many plastics like polyethylene are thermoplastics that can only be re-bonded by heat welding or re-melting of the two surfaces. Adhesive glues like Superglue or methyl methacrylates are great quick fix adhesives ... that will give an OK bond but don't have high hopes for long term structural bonds.

Description : What happens to the chemicals used in dry-cleaning?

Last Answer : It's reused over and over. Perchloroethylene or perc is filtered, distilled and reused by the machine. A small percantage goes out with the clothes and filtered crud but we are talking around .001% ... redneck who thinks paint thinner makes good weed killer is the worst culprit most of the time.

Description : Is the glow-in-the-dark stuff dangerous for people or pets?

Last Answer : Don’t worry about it.

Description : AAA battery leaked all over my TV remote control. Poisonous or just nasty?

Last Answer : answer:Yes, it's poisonous and nasty both. But if you are careful about it, I think you can deal with it. [ disclaimer: I am not a professional hazardous waste handler, proceed at your ... all the paper towels and wash your hands thoroughly. Either throw out the toothbrush or wash it thoroughly.

Description : Question about chemical reactions in chlorine?

Last Answer : answer:Without reading up on it The moisture is changing the composition of the tablets by reacting with them, meaning they are not the original compound they're supposed to be. This could effect their ... to it, but I'd be cautious in that as heat tends to start a variety of reactions.

Description : What's the significance of stores posting signs warning the public of the risk of cancer-causing products and chemicals in their vicinity?

Last Answer : answer:I believe it has to do with Proposition 65, SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986 You often see labeling that is required by the act on products that reads something like: WARNING: This ... does California know that my state doesn't know? What's my state not telling us? :-)

Description : Why does drano clean the tub?

Last Answer : answer:Lye residue in your tub is no fun. Don’t do it. As to why it works; lye+fats (like body oils)=soap.

Description : Do you ever experience an unexpected surge of joy?

Last Answer : I get similar fits of mania. And I consider it to be just that: manic fits of positivity.

Description : Hey all you pro-prop 19 jellies: What is your opinion on K2?

Last Answer : Why not just smoke weed?

Description : Boxed cereals (like Froot Loops) have pesticides laced into the plastic bags to keep bugs out. What chemicals are used?

Last Answer : Interesting. I’d never heard this before. Do you have a link to a source that I could check out? Very disturbing if true.

Description : Some people clean their glass bongs with acetone. How dangerous is that?

Last Answer : Don’t!!!! DO it.

Description : What could cause bright green flames in a campfire?

Last Answer : answer:“Electrons get excited and pushed to higher energy levels by the heat energy. When they fall back down, they give off photons of light of different colors, based upon how far they fall. Different temperatures cause electrons to jump to different levels.” from here

Description : Do you like the feeling of adrelaine pumping through your body?

Last Answer : It really depends. If I'm getting a tattoo or I am in the middle of of an activity, I enjoy the rush, but I enjoy the relaxation after the rush much more. If the adrenaline is pumping because ... The feeling the adrenaline produces can make me feel ill, like I might faint and/or have a panic attack

Description : Does anyone else have this weird drug interaction?

Last Answer : I am the same way… Nice to meet ya, fellow cheap date!

Description : What kind of natural chemicals can I use in my hot tub?

Last Answer : Hi Ingris, A friend of mine has a wooden Japanese tub and he uses an ozonator (I don't know if I am spelling it correctly).

Description : What can I put sulfuric acid in?

Last Answer : answer:Some plastics are specially designed to be able to handle strong acids. If you have one of those I would definitely use it. What molarity is the H2SO4? See also: http://www.ilo.org/public/english/protection/safework/cis/products/icsc/dtasht/_icsc03/icsc0362.htm

Description : What gas do you get when you mix bleach with dry acid?

Last Answer : A big mess !!

Description : How to Dispose of Chemicals

Last Answer : How to Dispose of Chemicals Different types and amounts of chemical waste can be found in the home, office, school, or industry you're working in. Many chemical waste products can be very ... tips, you can properly dispose of chemical waste and keep yourself and the environment free from harm.