Sodium azide is a white powder that explodes when it hits metal. When it hits water, it turns into an acid that can eat through your skin. When it’s inhaled, it shreds your lungs. But for a long time, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CINCINNATI — Be aware: That COVID-19 test kit in your home could contain a toxic substance that may be harmful to your children ...

TRW Automotive will cease production this month of an explosive chemical that caused dozens of fiery explosions at its east Mesa air bag plant and sparked community protests. The company said it will ...

The Poison Control's National Capital Poison Center is warning consumers about a toxic chemical that is found in some at-home COVID tests that could be toxic if swallowed. The chemical — sodium azide ...

While at-home COVID-19 tests are considered safe and effective when used properly, a chemical found in some popular kits is leading to an increase in calls to poison control centers. Sodium azide is ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. In August, six Harvard Medical School scientists were sickened after ...

It was important to read the recent letters that revisited the dangers associated with the use of sodium azide (C&EN Jan. 11, page 4; April 5, page 5; and Nov. 9, 2009, page 8). None of these letters, ...

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The viral proteins (antigens) associated with the COVID-19 virus can be detected using a rapid diagnostic test (RDT) of a sample of a person's respiratory tract. This assures a quick and accurate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Be aware: That COVID-19 test kit in your home could contain a toxic substance that may be harmful to your children and you. The ...

Normally, when something explodes it tends to be a bad day for all involved. But not every explosion is intended to maim or kill. Plenty of explosions are designed to save lives every day, from the ...

Be aware: That COVID-19 test kit in your home could contain a toxic substance that may be harmful to your children and you. The substance is sodium azide, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical ...