Chemicals News

Studies have shown their exposure raises the risk of cancer, foetal abnormalities, high cholesterol, and thyroid, liver, and reproductive disorders.

The study comes as a growing number of countries, including India, the UK and Belgium, have banned sale of single-use plastic products, including drinking straws, and plant-based versions have become popular alternatives.  

Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using these products, according to a new study. The researchers found no associations with uterine cancer for other hair products that the women reported using, including hair dyes, bleach, highlights, or perms.

Metal, Real Estate, Power, IT, and Chemicals sector were among the top performers in 2021. 

These products include aluminium goods and some chemicals. CBIC has imposed duties on certain flat rolled products of aluminium. Other products include sodium hydrosulphite, silicone sealant, HFC component R-32; and hydrofluorocarbon blends.

Toys are among a child's first possessions. But do you know that the chemicals used in the manufacturing of these toys can adversely affect your child’s health? According to a new study, these contaminated toys can prove dangerous to children with serious health implications.

Numerous, common chemicals can interfere with normal thyroid hormone actions, which are essential for normal brain development in foetuses and young children, they say.

Since time immemorial, chemical signals that mediate interactions in nature have been studied and used by humans for many purposes.   

 If you are planning to undergo fertility treatment, avoiding products like yoga mats may help, as those with flame retardant chemicals can disrupt in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), a study has claimed.

A new study found high concentrations of potentially dangerous chemicals known as phthalates in the macaroni and cheese powder.

The study found that the chemicals, known as quaternary ammonium compounds or “quats”, can lead to birth defects of the brain, spine or spinal cord.

 Researchers have come up with a new technique through which hazardous chemicals from fast-food wrappers in the body can be traced.

In its report on the health impact of oil spill, the fact-finding team said that it found a number of workers and residents complaining of various health issues.

As per a new study, this is the first time that scientists have uncovered the evidence that man-made pollutants have now reached the farthest corners of our Earth.

Exposure to certain common chemicals called endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in several consumer products, including plastic bottles, may reduce levels of vitamin D in the bloodstream, says a study.

German chemicals giant Bayer announced Wednesday a $66 billion deal to buy controversial US seeds and pesticides firm Monsanto, triggering immediate criticism from farmers and environmentalists.