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Hoffmann–La_Roche

Founded in 1896 by Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche, the company was early on known for producing various vitamin preparations and derivatives. In 1934, it became the first company to mass produce synthetic vitamin C, under the brand name … See more

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Water_(molecule)

WebWater (H 2 O, HOH) is the most abundant molecule on Earth's surface, composing of about 70% of the Earth's surface as liquid and solid state in addition to being found in the …

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Bayer's acquisition of Roche's consumer health business approved

WebThe European Commission has approved, subject to minor conditions, Bayer AG's plans to acquire the Consumer Health activities of the Roche group, Switzerland. …

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Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health

WebA team of researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has provided fresh insight into the dangers some common household …

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Hydrogen_chloride

WebThe compound hydrogen chloride has the formula H Cl.At room temperature, it is a colorless gas, which forms white fumes of hydrochloric acid upon contact with atmospheric …

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Ammonium_lauryl_sulfate

WebAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS) is the common name for ammonium dodecyl sulfate (CH 3 (CH 2) 10 CH 2 OSO 3 NH 4).The dodecyl signifies the presence of a 12-member …

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Fire_fighting_foam

WebFire Retardant Foam, or fire suppression foam, is a foam used for fire suppression. Its role is to cool the fire and to coat the fuel, preventing its contact with oxygen, resulting in …

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List_of_R-phrases

WebR-phrases (short for Risk Phrases) are defined in Annex III of European Union Directive 67/548/EEC: Nature of special risks attributed to dangerous substances and …

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COVID-19 impacts on the Earth System

WebCOVID-19 immediately affects the health, economy and social well-being in our personal lives. Yet, the consequences on the entire Earth System, in particular the …

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Embalming_chemicals

WebEmbalming chemicals are a variety of preservatives, sanitising and disinfectant agents and additives used in modern embalming to temporarily prevent decomposition and restore a …

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Kefauver_Harris_Amendment

WebThe U.S. Kefauver Harris Amendment or Drug Efficacy Amendment of 1962 was a response to the Thalidomide tragedy, in which thousands of children were born with birth defects …

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Gurit acquires Donegal HealthCare

WebThe Gurit Heberlein Group, which focuses on chemical and synthetic technologies, is strategically strengthening its Healthcare Division. Retrospective to …

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