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Chemical Exposures

July 2, 2019

Modern society has seen an explosion in the commercial use of new chemical compounds. An estimated 80,000 industrial chemicals are in everyday use but only a small fraction of these have been tested for basic human health effects and we have even less data about which chemicals people are exposed to on a daily basis. Another challenge is evaluating how multiple chemical exposures and various social factors can interact to increase health risks. Much work remains to be done with historically recognized toxicants such as heavy metals and common industrial solvents. Many of these compounds are persistent in the environment, and bioaccumulative in the body, creating concerns about long-term and transgenerational health risks. Nations around the world face thousands of contaminated locations from previous industrial activity or waste disposal that must be remediated in some manner, many in low income or minority communities. The result is a combined set of difficult scientific and social challenges.

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Paxchem Ltd.

Paxchem Ltd. (part of Pax Group of Companies), with ISO 9000 & 14000, OHSAS 18000, cGMP (ICH Q7a & FDA), GLP, and prestigious D&B Supplier Sustainability, EcoVadis Silver - Certifications has been manufacturing & marketing Speciality Chemicals such as Industrial Biocides, Preservatives, Anti-microbials, and Disinfectant Actives for almost 40 years.

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Infographic | March 9, 2020

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Chemical Exposures