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Chemistry (non-biochemistry), environmental science, occupational health and safety, environmental regulation and management, environmental engineering, and wastewater engineering. I'm the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety and the Director of Research at the Institute of Textile Technology.
Experience in the area
Chemistry (non-biochemistry), environmental science, occupational health and safety, environmental regulation and management, environmental engineering, and wastewater engineering. I'm the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety and the Director of Research at the Institute of Textile Technology.
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Recent Answers from Henry Boyter
2011-02-10 chemical byproducts:
Sodium ascorbate + Hypochlorous acid -----> Dehydroascorbic acid + Sodium chloride + water The levels formed will have no impact on plants. The Vitamin C analog will probably act as food. The
2010-07-26 pool chemicals:
No. Mustard gas is 1,5-dichloro-3-thiapentane which means you have a carbon source and a sulfur source. You had neither. Believe it or not, the visible fumes were most likely water vapor. There may
2009-10-10 well water:
All the information indicate that it may not be needed if the well is clear of bacteria. http://wellwater.oregonstate.edu/chlorine-formulas http://www.watertiger.net/resources/disinfect.htm http://www
2009-06-13 Geiger counter:
Unfortunately, it will depend on the model. Unless you are looking at one that can be demonstrated as working, I would avoid it. Parts are no longer available so fixing it will be almost impossible.
2009-06-13 candlesticks and lead:
Not to worry, a candle would never get that hot. More likely would be the candle could be contaminated ()hasn't happened in several years), so buy good candles. If cleaning, make sure hands are washed
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