Today in BoneQuest History for July 24th 2005 "WATCH THE ROAD" https://bonequest.com/2460 #bonequest :pants: :deuce: #all_that #deuce_pants #drugs #huffing #licking #road #solvents #substance_abuse

A bit technical for people less familiar with (organic) chemistry but still both interesting and terrifying. Companies like #3M make #solvents that are claimed to be "inert" but also fall under the notorious category of #PFAS #foreverchemicals. It is highly concerning how little research is done on the long term effects of such chemicals. I am all for technological progress but Big Chem doesn't seem to take responsibility seriously.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31jDgwAuIv8

Widely used chemical strongly linked to Parkinson’s disease

Common environmental contaminant increased rate of neurodegenerative affliction in one population by 70%

https://www.science.org/content/article/widely-used-chemical-strongly-linked-parkinson-s-disease

#Parkinsons #ParkinsonDisease #health #neurodegeneration #environment #trichloroethylene #solvents

@cautionwip I don't think so, as I recall it's just sold in a metal can at the hardware store next to the acetone, terpentine and methal alcohol. I suggest not smoking in that section!!!
#Chemistry #Solvents

#Solvents are one of the biggest waste streams in the chemical industry & a significant threat to environmental + public health. To study mechanochemical reactions new analytical techniques are needed. A collaboration by #BAMResearch & University of Birmingham developed a new tool: https://www.bam.de/Content/EN/Paper-of-the-Month/2023/Analytical-Sciences/2023-02-01-paper-of-the-month-analytical-sciences.html #PaperoftheMonth