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Newburyport explosion: Investigation underway after worker killed in blast identified

Investigators were in Newburyport Friday searching for the cause of the explosion that ripped apart a chemical plant and cost the life of an employee of PCI Synthesis, according to officials.

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What Service Members and former Service Members Need to Know About Government Debt Collection

What Service Members and former Service Members Need to Know About Government Debt Collection
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Report: Mass companies reducing toxic chemical use

BOSTON — Massachusetts companies are reducing the amount of toxic chemicals they produce and use in the state, according to a new report.

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Use of disinfectants has soared, sparking new examination of ingredients

NationofChange One family of cleaning chemicals is receiving scrutiny for potential health concerns. Disinfectant use has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic as people try to keep their hands and surfaces clean. But one family of cleaning chemicals is receiving scrutiny for potential health concerns. Quats, or quaternary ammonium compounds, are charged molecules that can kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Quats are effective disinfectants, but some researchers are raising alarm given recent research on the compounds’ possible human health and environmental effects, including fertility issues, endocrine disruption, occupational asthma, marine toxicity, and potential to spur antibiotic-resistant bacteria. And, while industry defends quats as safe, some states are taking notice and looking into regulations.

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