Chlorine in Medical News

Sweetwater Announces Trademarks of State-of-the-Art Healthy Drinking Water Purification Systems

... with either granular activated carbon for chlorine or the more highly reactive catalytic carbon for ... problems. It is often used by people to remove chlorine and chloramine, their carcinogenic byproducts, ... Our water tastes and smells great with no chlorine odor in the shower. In fact, we recently, had to ...

One in Five Americans Pee in Pool; Almost Half Admit Unhygienic Pool Behavior

... treatment (23%) and even less (16 %) think about chlorine levels to maintain clean pool water. ... germs into the pool and makes it harder for chlorine to do its job." The CDC urges pool users ... consumer advocates who serve as advisors to the chlorine Chemistry Division of the American Chemistry ...

CDG Environmental LLC Acquires Assets for Chlorine Dioxide Product Lines

... on April 9, 2009. CDG Environmental supplies chlorine dioxide chemistries to various water treatment ... CDG Saf-T-Chlor for the onsite manufacture of chlorine dioxide, and CDG Solution 3000 , a ready to use form of chlorine dioxide that can be blended into drinking or ...

Preparing for a Chlorine Gas Disaster

... three tanker cars -- each loaded with 90 tons of chlorine -- slammed into a parked locomotive in the center ... releasing between 42 tons and 60 tons of chlorine gas that seeped into a nearby textile mill, where ... is one of the largest community exposures to chlorine gas since World War I," study lead author David ...

New study examines effects of Graniteville, S.C., chlorine gas disaster

... A new study examining the aftereffects of a chlorine gas disaster in a South Carolina town gives ... is one of the largest community exposures to chlorine gas since World War I," said David Van Sickle, ... us what a significant challenge a large-scale chlorine gas release poses to health care facilities." ...

AWWA Marks 100th Anniversary of Chlorine Disinfection

... -- Sept. 26, 2008, marks the 100th anniversary of chlorine disinfection in the United States. In ... "One-hundred years after the introduction of chlorine disinfection in U.S. treatment processes, we have ... the country continue to add safe levels of chlorine to inactivate potentially harmful organisms and ...

ACC Observes National Drinking Water Week

... health advances in U.S. history. In 1908, chlorine was first used to help provide safe drinking ... extend life expectancy. The widespread use of chlorine and other clean water technologies is recognized ... majority of water systems continue to rely on chlorine disinfection to help provide safe water to ...

Purdue lab works to improve conditions at indoor swimming pools

... certain airborne contaminants are created when chlorine reacts with sweat and urine in indoor swimming ... swimming pools seem to have a characteristic chlorine odor," said Purdue environmental engineering ... the chemistry of the reactions between chlorine and the stuff that people put in swimming pools: ...

What's in your water?: Disinfectants create toxic by-products

... the United States," he said. "But the process of disinfecting water with chlorine and chloramines and other types of disinfectants generates a class of ... they have high levels of bacteria. "Public pools keep a high level of chlorine in the water to keep bacteria and pathogens down but very little work ...

Is Tap Water Safe for Your Dog?

... that flows from our faucets after being treated with chemicals such as chlorine -- has been associated with bladder cancer in people. But the study, which ... by-products -- the chemicals that are produced when things like chlorine interact with natural organic matter -- is different from that of its ...

Nature's helpers: Using microorganisms to remove TCE from water

... it is considered a likely human carcinogen. As with other elements, the chlorine cycle is becoming a key concern to many environmental pollution ... Scientists have discovered specialized microorganisms that can replace the chlorine in the chlorinated molecules with hydrogen, a process called reductive ...

What's Lurking in Your Kitchen?

... and vegetables will help prevent germs and bacteria from multiplying on sink surfaces and help avoid cross contamination in the room. All you need is chlorine bleach, water and a soft cloth. Dilute the bleach with water and wipe the sink with cloth dipped in the solution. Rinse immediately and wipe dry ...

Draeger Announces New Multi-Gas Plus Cartridge

... user's face so they do not get in the way. There are two versions available which protect from toxic gases such as Organic Vapors, Chlorine, chlorine Dioxide, Hydrogen Chloride, Hydrogen Fluoride, Sulfur Dioxide, Formaldehyde, Ammonia, Methylamine and Hydrogen Sulfide. For individuals who ...

New Study: Keep Kids With Diarrhea Out of Pool - Swim Diapers Not Best Solution

... about ten Crypto oocysts to become infected." Crypto is a parasite that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration. This germ is highly resistant to chlorine used in pools. As infected bathers visit other pools, the outbreak spreads to other facilities. Crypto outbreaks continue to increase and thousands ...

Daily Dose: Safe Water News You Can Use

... water in plastic bottles Low cost Point-of-use disinfection: includes a variety of treatment procedures such as chlorine or other chemical disinfectants or UV lamps, various filters, or flocculation-disinfection formulations Water filters ...

Swine Flu/H1N1 Contained With Emergency Restoration and MDF200

... is significantly more effective and is significantly less expensive than standard janitorial "wipe-down" cleanups. MDF200 is 800% less caustic than chlorine bleach and other common antimicrobials. Moreover, bleach has no residual sanitization effect. MDF200 is water soluble, non-toxic, non-corrosive and ...

Summer Safety Tips: Protect Children's Eyes in Sun, Sports Activities

... blinking and do not discourage crying, since tears remove eye irritants. If these steps don't work, seek medical attention. Check the chlorine level in your pool. If a swimming pool has too little chlorine, it can allow bacteria to grow, which can lead to eye infections. On the flip side, ...

Clean Spa Technologies USA Adopts GeniJet(TM) Plus Hydrotherapy System with Built-In Ionizer - Sets Industry Standard for Pedicure Hygiene

... and potentially harmful chemicals added during the spa session, saving the spa owner money, and eliminating the irritating and unpleasant odor of chlorine during the client spa session. Clean Spa Technologies USA is an American manufacturer of high quality pedicure spas located in Toledo, Ohio ...

Innovatech Labs, Assisting Companies in Adhering to Halogen-Free Manufacturing Standards Aimed at Protecting the Environment

... halogens by bombing the sample in an oxygen bomb. The residue from the bombing is then tested using ion chromatography to quantify the amounts of chlorine and bromine, which are types of halogens. Manufacturers within the electronics industry can deploy ion chromatography tests on their products ...

Tasker Products Receives USDA Authorization to Begin Commercialization of its Post-Chill Spray Application

... are run through a chilling tank to reduce their temperatures to approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit (or less) to inhibit microscopic spoilage. chlorine is used in the chilling tank water to destroy bacteria; however, due to the low temperature, solids form reducing the Chlorine's effectiveness in ...

Nasal spray using body's immune system provides hope of cure for common cold

... of N-Chlorotaurine (NCT), a compound produced by white blood cells when they are attacked. It works in a similar way to bleach in that it creates a chlorine cover around microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, which kills them. Ronald Eccles, director of the Common Cold Centre at Cardiff ...

Is tap water safe for expectant mothers?

... Drinking water disinfected by chlorine while pregnant may increase the risk of having children with heart problems, cleft palate or major brain defects, according to a study published ...

Disinfecting Water Saves Lives in Rwanda

... of Sur'Eau, a safe-water solution that reduces the risk of diarrhea. Sur'Eau is a water purification solution that prevents waterborne diseases. The chlorine solution can be added to water immediately before use and is designed to protect people -- principally young children and people living with HIV and ...

Figure Skater Peggy Fleming Teams With HealthSaver: Allergies and Asthma Relief

... soon as possible. Frequently check for mold and mildew in bathtubs, showers and sinks. To eliminate mold, clean with a mixture of water and chlorine bleach. -- Conditions just outside of the home can also encourage the collection of allergens. Stay safe by eliminating piles of leaves and ...

JCI online early table of contents: April 8, 2008

... protein, which is involved in signaling inflammatory pain, have decreased depression of the breathing rate and decreased pain following exposure to chlorine and oxidant chemicals. These results indicate that TRPA1 may mediate the response of airway sensory nerves to upper airway irritants. The authors ...

Fit & Fresh(TM) Launches Filtered Water Bottle

... filtration process, the water passes through a Granular Activated Carbon filter media. The carbon works like a sponge reducing at least 50% of the chlorine from tap water. One significant benefit of the LivPURE(TM) filter design is that it achieves these benefits as the water passes out of the bottle; ...

U. S. Food Safety: Protect Yourself Against Food Poisoning

... your hands regularly with soap and hot water. Drink only pasteurized milk, juice or cider. Drink municipal water that has been treated with chlorine or another disinfectant. -- Amanda Gardner ...

Making hospitals safer from infection

... protocol for prevention and discusses the technologies found most effective in controlling exposure to waterborne microbes copper/silver ionization, chlorine dioxide and point-of-use filtration by Pall-Aquasafe filters. The best solution, she says, is likely to be a combination of chemical or physical ...

Fires Put Pregnant Women, Infants at Risk

... (approximately 70 diapers per week for newborns) -- Bring plenty of ready-to-serve formula - never use water treated with iodine or chlorine tablets to prepare powdered formula. -- Shelters can be loud, bring pacifiers and any other items that may soothe baby -- Stress can affect ...

Study Reveals E.Coli's Grip on Gut

... your hands regularly with soap and hot water. Drink only pasteurized milk, juice or cider. Drink municipal water that has been treated with chlorine or another disinfectant. More information There's more on E. coli at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . ...

Researchers Develop Technologies to Devour Food Pathogens

... technology. A second innovation uses chlorine dioxide gas to kill pathogens on produce, fresh ... interest in Bhunia's technology, as well as the chlorine dioxide work done by Linton and the project's ... the system to dispense the appropriate amount of chlorine dioxide, Morgan said. Enough of the gas must be ...

Findings Suggest New Method to Fight Staph Infections

... students are investigating the effectiveness of chlorine dioxide gas in killing the germs that live in ... significant is the new method used to generate chlorine dioxide. Instead of bulky equipment, he is using ... When the powder is activated small amounts of chlorine dioxide gas is released. The chemical ...

Two-thirds of outdoor pools in Montreal are closed

... examine the poolside samples. But excess of chlorine can cause health problems. The media tests ... pools in Vancouver, the accurate combination of chlorine is enough to destroy most bacteria. "We feel ... 15 indoor and outdoor pools of Vancouver maintain chlorine levels at 2.5 ppm. "As soon as we see it going ...

Use Of Indoor Swimming Pools Linked To Development Of Asthma In Children

... a thorough evaluation on the long-term effects of chlorine by-products on the respiratory health of the ... should be properly ventilated with the levels of chlorine by-products regulated. The researchers had ... proof on the production of harmful fumes by the chlorine present in swimming pools that react with the ...

Instrument to reveal Information about Ozone Loss

... PSCs responsible for converting benign forms of chlorine into highly ozone-reactive radicals that spur ozone depletion. A single molecule of chlorine has the potential to break down thousands of ... of ozone. NAT PSCs enhance the potential for chlorine activation and can also sediment and irreversibly ...

Anthrax Spores May Resist Water Treatment

... of the anthrax spores in chlorinated water (a chlorine concentration of 1mg/l). This is the chlorine content available in tap water that is supplied ... killed in just one minute if exposed to the same chlorine concentration. The effect would be more prominent ...

Effective And Economical Agent For Anthrax

... a better option than current treatments such as chlorine dioxide for killing anthrax and other bacterial ... proved that methyl bromide is more effective than chlorine dioxide gas as a building fumigant for anthrax. ... equipment, furnishings or sensitive materials. chlorine dioxide is corrosive and may damage electronics, ...

Exposure to Chlorinated Swimming Pools Could Increase Asthma Risk in Children

... named as trichloramine - or nitrogen trichloride - which can result from chlorine reacting with ammonia or swimmers' urine or sweat. Indoor pools are ... normally swim at our (home) pool or at the beach. "I think limited chlorine pool exposure is best.'' Her children Saskia, 4, and Hugo, 2, do not ...

Bacterium Could Treat PCBs Without the Need for Dredging

... 70-90 different molecular forms that vary in the number and positions of chlorine atoms, making them difficult to degrade. To date, the most commonly used ... a landfill. In order to detoxify PCBs the strong bonds between the chlorine atoms and the biphenyl compounds that make up the PCB atomic structure ...