Children Need Regular Fluoride Varnishes
The possibility of cavity problems in infants can be reduced by 50% with a single fluoride varnish treatment per year. This particular treatment does not have any harmful side effects. The fluoride compound is directly brushed into the teeth. //The Journal of Dental Research published the study fin...New polymer coatings prevent corrosion, even when scratched
...new coatings are designed to better protect materials from the effects of environmental exposure. Applications range from automotive paints and marine varnishes to the thick, rubbery coatings on patio furniture and park benches. "Starting from our earlier work on self-healing materials at the U. of I., we hav...Environmental pollutant has sex-skewing effect
... They were widely used in industry as cooling and insulating fluids for electrical equipment, as well as in construction and domestic products such as varnishes and caulks. PCBs were banned in the 1970s because of their general toxicity and persistence. They are associated with effects on immune, reproductive,...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 publ...l-based coatings," says Vermuelen. While they have shown that paints and varnishes can be made rapidly and inexpensively self-sterilizing, the group has yet t...