Jake Ryks provides an in-depth look at Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) and the chemical process of polymerization that could lead to thermal reactions, plus firefighter tactics. An overheating bulk storage ...

A growing crisis at an aerospace plant in southern California involving a storage tank at risk of exploding has many wondering what exactly the hazardous chemical inside the tank is. The storage tank ...

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (KABC) -- The toxic chemical leaking from a large storage tank in Garden Grove is methyl methacrylate, or MMA - a highly hazardous substance that can pose significant health and ...

The E.P.A. warns that short-term exposure to the compound can cause skin and eye irritation and respiratory issues. By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn Methyl methacrylate, the highly flammable organic ...

A vapor release of an industrial chemical at a Garden Grove aerospace plant triggered widespread evacuations on Friday, May 22, when fire authorities warned of the possibility of a spill or explosion ...

Osteopenia is the loss of bone density. If you have low bone density, your bones lack enough minerals, which makes them weak. Osteopenia can eventually become osteoporosis. About 40 million people in ...

Methyl bromide is a fumigant used to control pests in agriculture and shipping. Methyl bromide also depletes the ozone layer. Therefore, along with other countries, the United States has phased out ...

Sodium benzoate is used as a preservative to prevent food from molding. It's added to a wide variety of foods, including mayonnaise, margarine, carbonated drinks, jams and jellies, sauces, and tomato ...

A viral social media post has raised concerns among snack lovers and health-conscious consumers alike, claiming that Cheetos are “loaded” with synthetic compounds such as methyl benzoate and ethyl ...

Compass has reached a deal to acquire @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate. The brokerage giant is expected to pay $150 million and just over 44 million shares of its Class A common ...

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Umama Ali spent more time as a kid arguing with his brother over who caused the most chaos in GTA Vice City than doing homework, and he’s been unapologetically hooked on games ever since. That ...