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Every year, millions of Americans contract a food-borne illness. Infectious germs can spread quickly if food is not prepared and stored safely. Chemistry provides food-safety products that help keep preparation areas sanitary and food fresh. From disinfectants to refrigerators and storage containers, chemistry is striving to make sure that a quick bite doesn’t bite back.

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The chemical industry created the TRANSCAER® program, which provides information and emergency training in communities through which hazardous materials are transported.

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The Benefits of Nitrogen for Food Processing

Chemistry is an essential component for the food processing industry, which looks to improve product quality, reduce costs, and increase output. One such option is the use of nitrogen. » learn more

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Food Safety—Everyone’s Responsibility!

While science-based innovations, such as the DuPont Qualicon BAX® System, are helping to reduce the risk of microbial contamination in food and ensure a safer food supply throughout the world, consumers must also take precautions to reduce the risk of foodborne diseases. » learn more

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Chlorine Chemistry: Vital to Food Safety

Although the U.S. food supply is among the safest in the world, foodborne illnesses affect millions of people every year, causing thousands to die, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A little microbiology and chlorine chemistry will go a long way to helping you understand how to avoid foodborne illness. » learn more

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Take a Closer Look at Today’s Polystyrene Packaging:
Safe, Affordable and Environmentally Responsible

With today’s growing concerns about the environment and climate change, polystyrene packaging solutions are becoming more recognized as environmentally-preferable for a host of reasons, including their lightweight properties. Polystyrene packaging makes sense for business, consumers, and our planet. » learn more

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Plastics and Food Safety

While the role of chemistry in pesticides and bleach is obvious, think about plastics. A trip to the supermarket or a glance in the refrigerator and pantry demonstrate how integral plastics are to food preservation, protection and convenience. » learn more

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