Chemicals

Man sprays unidentified chemical into Japan mall, injuring at least 20 - report

At least two people on stretchers were put in an ambulance after the attack, an AFP reporter witnessed, although the public NHK broadcaster reported that the injuries appeared to generally be light.

EMERGENCY SERVICE workers operate in front of the Ginza Six shopping complex, after an irritant was sprayed by an unknown person, in Tokyo, Japan, May 25, 2026.
A drone picture shows water being sprayed on a tank as a chemical incident involving a failing tank of flammable liquid called methyl methacrylate, used in the aerospace industry, has forced an evacuation in the surrounding area in Garden Grove, California, US May, 22, 2026.

Possible fissure in California chemical tank may help prevent explosion, fire official says

A drone picture shows water being sprayed on a tank as a chemical incident involving a failing tank of flammable liquid called methyl methacrylate, used in the aerospace industry, has forced an evacuation in the surrounding area in Garden Grove, California, US May, 22, 2026.

Estimated 40,000 evacuated in California as toxic chemical tank poised to leak or explode

A FIRE resulting from an Iranian missile fragment in Ne'ot Hovav, March 29, 2026.

Iranian missile hit on Ne'ot Hovav factory leads to fear of chemical leakage


Brushing teeth and the surprising exposure to a substance that is dangerous to your health

Studies show that toothbrushes and dental floss may release microplastic particles. Is the risk serious? And how can exposure to the dangerous substance be reduced.

Some researchers raise theoretical hypotheses that microplastic may disrupt the bacterial balance in the mouth, trigger an inflammatory response or even damage DNA in cells

Iranian ships leave Chinese port with suspected missile fuel during war - report

Two sanctioned Iranian vessels departed a Chinese chemical port carrying what experts say may be sodium perchlorate, a key missile fuel ingredient, raising questions about Beijing’s Tehran relations.

Container ship Valili carrying Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) cargo is seen in the waters of Singapore Strait off Sentosa island February 6, 2012; illustrative.

Police arrest oxygen tank supplier partner in connection with oil refinery deaths in Ashdod

The suspect arrested on Monday is a partner in the company that supplies the oxygen tanks to the Ashdod refinery. 

 Oxygen piping and regulator on the wall of an ambulance.

Two women declared dead after suspected oxygen suit failures at Ashdod oil refinery

The Israel Police announced that it opened an investigation into the accident, emphasizing that “at this moment, there is no risk of hazardous materials leaking outside to the public.”

The site of a hazardous materials accident at the Ashdod refinery, southern Israel. February 02, 2026.

UNIFIL denounces IDF over chemical substance drops near Blue Line, despite military pre-warning

Meanwhile, the IDF carried out several airstrikes on Hezbollah terrorists and terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

UNIFIL soldiers conducting operations in southern Lebanon, January 31, 2026; illustrative.

Ben-Gvir to conduct security assessment after death of toddlers at Jerusalem kindergarten

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir will hold a security assessment with police and fire officials following the incident at a Jerusalem kindergarten.

Emergency services respond to a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a kindergarten in Romema, Jerusalem, January 19, 2026.

Hundreds protest in Tunisia’s capital over worsening pollution crisis

Residents of Gabes have reported rising rates of respiratory illnesses, osteoporosis and cancer, which they blame on toxic gases from the state chemical group’s phosphate plants.

Demonstrators hold signs as hundreds of Tunisians march through the capital Tunis to protest a severe environmental crisis caused by pollution from a state chemical plant in Gabes, in Tunisia, October 25, 2025

Physicist Warns: 'Forever Chemicals' Detected in Feminine Hygiene Items

Graham Peaslee explains these chemicals pose risks to wearers and persist in the environment.

Physicist Warns: 'Forever Chemicals' detected in feminine hygiene items. Illustration.

Knesset investigation reveals health risks of water cannons, skunk spray used during protests

The Israel Medical Association (IMA) has also previously warned about similar health risks.

 Police use a water cannon to disperse demonstrators blocking the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the Israeli government, March 30, 2024; illustrative.

Climbing gyms as polluted as highways, study finds

Research: The chemicals in the shoe soles can cause lung inflammation, organ damage, respiratory diseases, and certain types of cancer.

 Indoors wall climbing may be dangerous.