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  2. Whitewash - Wikipedia

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    Whitewash cures through a reaction with carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to form calcium carbonate in the form of calcite, a type of reaction generally known as carbonation or by the more specific term, carbonatation. It is usually applied to exteriors, or interiors of rural dairies because of its mildly antibacterial properties. Whitewash can ...

  3. Phenylmercury acetate - Wikipedia

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    Contact with phenylmercuric acetate can cause allergic reactions., [2] such as erythema and contact urticaria syndrome. [7] [8] IgE plays a crucial role in contact urticaria syndrome pathogenesis. [8] A rare side effect of phenylmercuric acetate in eye drops is mercurialentis, the buildup of pigment on the anterior capsule of the lens.

  4. Paint stripper - Wikipedia

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    Paint remover is applied to an aircraft's landing gear during an inspection looking for cracks in the aluminum. Paint stripper or paint remover is a chemical product designed to remove paint, finishes, and coatings, while also cleaning the underlying surface. Chemical paint removers are advantageous because they act on any kind of geometry and ...

  5. Calcium Lime Rust - Wikipedia

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    The general reaction can be represented as follows: CaCO 3 + 2H + → Ca + 2 + CO 2 + H 2 O. Here, H + represents the hydrogen ions provided by the acid. The calcium ions (Ca + 2) and carbon dioxide (CO 2) are formed, which helps in the easy removal of the deposit.

  6. EPA implements toughest restrictions yet on use of highly ...

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    The chemical will still be available for certain purposes, but with new guidelines meant to keep workers safe. EPA implements toughest restrictions yet on use of highly toxic chemical in paint ...

  7. Bleach - Wikipedia

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    Bleach is the generic name for any chemical product that is used industrially or domestically to remove color from (i.e. to whiten) fabric or fiber (in a process called bleaching) or to disinfect after cleaning.

  8. EPA bans consumer use of a toxic chemical widely used as a ...

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    The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to cause liver ...

  9. Lime sulfur - Wikipedia

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    The inverse comproportionation reaction is the reaction occurring in the Claus process used for desulfurization of oil and gas crude products in the refining industry: H 2 S + 3 / 2 O 2 → SO 2 + H 2 O. By rewriting the last reaction in the inverse direction one obtains a reaction consistent with what is observed in the lime sulfur global ...