"Chlorine-based disinfectants are very effective against a wide range of viruses and bacteria, and under the right conditions even parasites," says Mary Ostrowski, senior director of chlorine ...

Care must also be exercised in using chlorine – based disinfectants which can corrode or damage metal, rubber, and other susceptible surfaces. Bleached articles should never be autoclaved without ...

Wahman also pointed out that other systems using chlorine-based disinfectants – swimming pools, ponds and cleaning products, for instance – may warrant scientific investigation, particularly ...

A heads-up for area tap water users — your water may smell or taste like chlorine over the next several weeks as two major ...

Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States, prompting questions about what it means for drinking water safety and Americans' health. In the study ...