Chemicals, both helpful and harmful, affect our everyday lives. From cosmetics
to medications to cleansers to lighting, automotive, and office products, each
is composed of a complex blending of elements to perform a specific task. This
book analyzes over 100 groups of products, identifying the specific chemical
composition of a product, the historical use of the product, how it functions,
and any associated environmental and/or human health issues. Ten laboratory
exercises provide students with the opportunity to observe these chemicals
"in action." Readers will learn which chemical elements are in everyday products
and how they may affect health and environment, assisting them in making educated
choices as consumers Products analyzed include: Soaps and laundry products;
cosmetics and bathroom products; health and medical products; baby products;
cleaning products; lighting; common household and lawn products; automotive and
general repair products; common materials [paper, plastic cement, spray paint]
and office supply products.

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