Shampoo detergent added to paint makes surfaces self-sterilizing
Adding a common ingredient in shampoo to paints and varnishes can create self-sanitizing coatings for frequently touched surfaces in public buildings that continue killing germs for months, according to research conducted by a multi-state consortium of high school students and retirees. Working through the website science-projects.com, 10 students from New York, Texas and Virginia joined t...Shampoos May Give Rise To Allergies
Allergic reactions can be caused by shampoos, which are also said to be connected to cancer. As many as 26 shampoos were examined, and seven of // them were seen to contain halogen organic compounds which may give rise to skin allergies, according to the German magazine Oeko-Test. Perfumes found in six of the shampoos could cause allergic reactions. Diethylphthalate, which can affect...Shampoo Ingredient Interferes With Memory In Mice
University of North Carolina researchers have found that Diethanolamine (DEA), an ingredient found in many shampoos and other personal care products//, seems to interfere with normal brain development in baby mice. The ingredient was applied to the skin of pregnant mice and seemed to have an adverse effect on their offspring. Dr. Steven Zeisel, Kenan Distinguished University Professor...