The article discusses the dangers of methylene chloride and the standards required for employers by the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH). It states that OSHA required the employers to characterize the worker'...
Washington - OSHA and NIOSH recently issued a hazard alert that warns bathroom refinishers of the dangers associated with methylene chloride. Workers can be exposed to methylene chloride - a colorless solvent - by inhaling it or absorbing it through their skin. The alert states that although the...
Another concern regarding the safety of acesulfame potassium relates to the methylene chloride that it contains. Methylene chloride, a compound which is used in paint strippers, can act as a carcinogen which may explain the increase in cancer of the lungs, liver and pancreas seen in the animal ...
Composed of a potassium salt that contains methylene chloride, acesulfame K is routinely found in sugar-free chewing gum, alcoholic beverages, candies and even sweetened yogurts. It’s often used in combination with aspartame and other noncaloric sweeteners. ...
Unfortunately, the FDA currently allows methylene chloride to be used in the decaffeination process. And, the brands that use this process are not required to disclose this on their package or labels. What’s the best type of decaf? Different types of beans contain different amounts of caffe...
Washington - OSHA and NIOSH recently issued a hazard alert that warns bathroom refinishers of the dangers associated with methylene chloride. Workers can be exposed to methylene chloride - a colorless solvent - by inhaling it or absorbing it through their skin. The alert states that although the...