The Chemistry of Thanksgiving

Chemistry of Thanksgiving

There is magic (or chemistry) in your Thanksgiving meal preparation. Let’s look at how a materials testing firm like NSL Analytical Services provides a safer Thanksgiving experience for so many Americans

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How is Soap Made and Tested?

Soap, an unsung hero, limiting the spread of SARSCoV-2, can also be scented, hand softening, liquid or bar, and cleansing. And all of those attributes, need to be tested by a lab such as NSL Analytical Services before the product is marketed

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How Do we Know Sanitizing Gels Work?

So how do we know all those sanitizing gels and wipes actually work?  And how do we know they are safe for humans to use?  The products and components are tested by materials testing services such as NSL Analytical, using ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) or AOAC (Association of Official Analytical Chemists)  approved…

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NSL Analytical – Materials Testing for the Automotive Industry

Everything we rely on, before it was manufactured, either had its components tested, or the components of the machinery producing it tested. Recently my 18 month old car with 25,000 miles began to make a new noise on the road.  Wondering how a fairly new car would have an issue, I began to think about…

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