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Chemistry plays a vital role in preventing the spread of diseases by helping stop germs at their source. Chemistry, in the form of disinfectants such as chlorine, kills the germs that hide in our water, on our hands, and in our homes and workplaces. Chemistry also makes possible the medicines that treat deadly diseases before they spread.
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American chemistry makes water safe to drink for more people than anyone else.
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Chemistry Inventions Help Allergy Sufferers
While allergies will still pester millions of Americans throughout the year, innovations in chemistry at least offer ways to reduce exposure and alleviate suffering. Researchers are continuing to study the ways to go beyond treatment of today, and hopefully one day in the future life without the misery of allergies will indeed exist. » learn more
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Chlorine Chemistry: Helping Address the Need for Safer Water
Obtaining water is a high priority for many poor, rural families in developing countries. Fortunately, chlorine chemistry is helping to address the need for safer water with do-it-yourself household drinking water disinfection and safer storage systems. » learn more
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Preventing Diseases with Medical Breakthroughs
Medical breakthroughs and innovative technologies are being developed by the chemistry industry every day. These innovations are providing the tools and information doctors need to diagnose and treat patients more efficiently than ever. » learn more
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Camping is one of America’s favorite pastimes, but there is nothing more unpleasant than trying to enjoy the great outdoors while constantly swatting at mosquitoes, flies, and other flying insects. » learn more
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Chlorine Chemistry: Safer Water for Over 100 Years
100 years after its first use in Jersey City, New Jersey, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls drinking water chlorination one of the most significant public health advances in U.S. history. » learn more
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Chemistry sponsors independent research designed to protect children by applying new scientific methods that guard against potential risks » learn more
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