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  2. Household chemicals - Wikipedia

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    Products for the application and safe use of the chemicals are also available, such as nylon scrub sponges and rubber gloves. [10] It is up to consumers to keep themselves safe while using these chemicals. Reading and understanding the labels is important.

  3. Conservation and restoration of silver objects - Wikipedia

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    If silver pieces are being displayed in the open, such as in a house or museum exhibit case, it is difficult to prevent corrosion from air exposure. A surface coating will prevent or slow tarnishing and is a service done by professionals or conservator. [8] One of the most used coatings is Agateen. [9]

  4. French polish - Wikipedia

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    French polishing a table. French polishing is a wood finishing technique that results in a very high gloss surface, with a deep colour and chatoyancy.French polishing consists of applying many thin coats of shellac dissolved in denatured alcohol using a rubbing pad lubricated with one of a variety of oils.

  5. Beeswax - Wikipedia

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    Beeswax is an ingredient in surgical bone wax, which is used during surgery to control bleeding from bone surfaces; shoe polish and furniture polish can both use beeswax as a component, dissolved in turpentine or sometimes blended with linseed oil or tung oil; modeling waxes can also use beeswax as a component; pure beeswax can also be used as ...

  6. Chemical protective clothing - Wikipedia

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    Chemical warfare protective clothing. Chemical protective clothing (CPC) is clothing worn to shield those who work with chemicals from the effects of chemical hazards that can cause injuries on the job. It provides a last line of defense for chemical safety; it does not replace more proactive measures like engineering controls. [1]

  7. Study finds toxic chemicals in nail polish can seep into your ...

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    Researchers say the chemical, also used in flame retardants and plastic, was absorbed into the wearers' blood streams after their nails were painted. Study finds toxic chemicals in nail polish can ...

  8. Polishing - Wikipedia

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    Polishing is the process of creating a smooth and shiny surface by rubbing it or by applying a chemical treatment, leaving a clean surface with a significant specular reflection (still limited by the index of refraction of the material according to the Fresnel equations). [1]

  9. Stain removal - Wikipedia

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    There is no chief underlying chemical reason why club soda would be superior to plain water in stain removal. [8] Glycerine This can be used to soften "set" stains, especially on wool and non-water-washable fabrics. [3] Boiling water This can be used to take out fruit juice stains. Hot water activates the detergent and as well as sanitize the ...