Chlorine is a highly useful chemical that’s also extremely dangerous − here’s what to know about staying safe around it

Aliasger K Salem

doi:10.64628/AAI.qqfkepk3q

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Chlorine is a highly useful chemical that’s also extremely dangerous − here’s what to know about staying safe around it

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Chlorine is a highly useful chemical that’s also extremely dangerous − here’s what to know about staying safe around it

Aliasger K Salem

The Conversation

11/27/2023

DOI: 10.64628/AAI.qqfkepk3q

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Abstract

Chlorine is a widely used industrial chemical that’s frequently a factor in toxic accidents and workplace injuries. A pharmaceutical expert explains why it’s so hazardous.

Chemistry

Respiratory illness

Chlorine

Workplace safety

Chemical weapons

Chemicals

Swimming pools

Disinfection

Train derailments

bleach

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Title: Subtitle: Chlorine is a highly useful chemical that’s also extremely dangerous − here’s what to know about staying safe around it
Creators: Aliasger K Salem - University of Iowa, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics
Resource Type: Magazine article
Publication Details: The Conversation
DOI: 10.64628/AAI.qqfkepk3q
Language: English
Date published: 11/27/2023
Academic Unit: Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics; Craniofacial Anomalies Research Center; Dental Research; Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Record Identifier: 9984512658902771

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