Month: August 2021

Trending – Chlorpyrifos

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li, Norbert Kaminski

August 30, 2021 - Trending

Recently, U.S. federal regulators banned the pesticide chlorpyrifos for agricultural use. In this post, we take a look at this chemical and explain what this means. What is chlorpyrifos? Why was it used? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1). Manufacturers also used chlorpyrifos in…

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Director’s Message August

Norbert Kaminski

August 23, 2021 - Faculty News

As we embark on a new academic year at Michigan State University, I wanted to reach out and update you on the great work we're undertaking at CRIS. Director's Message As we embark on a new academic year at Michigan State University, I…

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Hand Sanitizer – Overview

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

August 16, 2021 - Hand Sanitizer

As we head back to work and school, many of us are restocking on hand sanitizers. In this post, we take a look at hand sanitizer ingredients so you can make the best choice for yourself and your family. What are hand…

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Fragrances – Overview

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

August 9, 2021 - Fragrances

In this series, we look at the fragrances we encounter in our everyday lives. In this post, we take a general look at fragrances. What is a fragrance? Fragrances are substances possessing strong-smelling organic compounds that have characteristic, pleasant odors. Manufacturers use them…

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Insect Repellent – DEET

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

August 2, 2021 - Insect Repellant

Updated: June 10, 2025 Today, we're taking a look at one of the most widely used and researched ingredients to prevent insect bites: DEET. Top Takeaways: DEET is a common and well-studied insect repellent. It’s EPA-registered and proven safe and effective when used…

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