The EPA and the SC Johnson manufacturer faced a critical challenge: assessing the efficacy and safety of insect repellent products containing Picaridin and PMD (p-Menthane-3,8-diol) for consumer use. They needed reliable data to determine how well these products protected users from mosquito bites and evaluate the potential chemical exposure risks associated with repeated topical application. […]
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The EPA had growing concerns about the acute inhalation toxicity of acrolein, a chemical commonly released during combustion processes and prevalent in various industrial environments. Known for its potential adverse effects on respiratory health, acrolein poses a risk to workers and the general population. However, there was limited data on its acute effects at various
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The EPA approached us with a critical concern: workers in industrial and janitorial settings could face significant health risks from exposure to antimicrobial solutions used during immersion, dip, and soak (IDS) tasks. These chemicals, essential for maintaining hygiene in high-risk environments, posed unknown risks when workers were exposed to them regularly. The client needed a
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We reviewed a project to assess the impact of climate change on coastal wetlands and their associated communities. The EPA’s concerns centered around the potential effects of rising sea levels and increased storm frequency on the ecological health of wetlands and the livelihoods of communities dependent on these ecosystems. We helped the team gather and
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