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Information on formic acid (also known as hydrogen carboxylic acid, formylic acid, aminic acid) for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Guidance on acetic acid (also known as ethanoic acid) for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Security staff can be the first to respond to acid attacks or incidents where someone has been exposed to a hazardous substance. Make sure you know what to do.
Individual retailers can sign up to restrict access to products containing acids and other corrosive substances.
Information on sulphuric acid, for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Information on nitric acid (also known as hydrogen nitrate), for responding to chemical incidents.
Information on picric acid for use in responding to chemical incidents.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials have highlighted a dose-dependent increased risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with established cardiovascular diseases or cardiovascular risk factors treated with omega-3-acid ethyl ester medicines compared to placebo.
Information on hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid, for use in responding to chemical incidents.
medac GmbH (t/a medac Pharma LLP) is recalling the product for the batch specified in this notification due to particles detected during long-term stability tests.
An interim position paper on the safety of hydroxyanthracene derivatives for use in food by the Committee on Carcinogenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment
Product recall for Actas Food Grade Acetic Acid 70% presenting a serious chemical risk as the packaging resembles food/drink items and may arouse the active curiosity of children or mislead consumers.
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