Chemicals

Jerusalem pharmacy student indicted for plotting mass-casualty attack using poison

Prosecutors accused a pharmacy student from Beit Hanina of preparing terrorist attacks involving lethal poisons and explosive devices, allegedly intended to cause mass casualties.

Collection of glass vials with medicines (illustrative)
Israeli firefighters at the scene where a kid in a critical condition after a fire broke at an apartment in Ramot, Jerusalem, December 3, 2025.

Suspected hazardous materials leak in Jerusalem, two elderly people found unconscious

Hazardous material contained at Haifa factory August 17 2026

Worker exposed to hazardous substance in Shlomi factory, Fire and Rescue units dispatched

United Hatzalah volunteers at the scene of a fire in Sderot's industrial area, July 27, 2026.

Massive fire breaks out in southern Israel factories, hazardous leak ruled out


Transportation of Hazmat goods – Safety measures and challenges


Researchers warn: Cheap watch bands safer as expensive ones contain toxic chemicals

Lead author of the study, Alyssa Wicks, recommends purchasing lower-cost wristbands made from silicone and advises consumers to err on the side of caution.

 Expensive watch wristbands contain alarming levels of Forever Chemicals.

Bazan Group reports strong Q2 2024 results, announces dividend

The company posted impressive USD 96 million in adjusted earnings and USD 61 million in net income, announced a USD 35 million interim dividend.

 Moshe Kaplinsky, Chairman of the Bazan Group

Neglected sewage systems: Risks and emergency situations management

Importance of regular maintenance for public health and safety, risks of neglected sewage systems, and guidelines for handling emergency situations related to sewage.


Bazan Group reports strong financial performance in Q1 2024

Key financial figures for the first quarter include an operating cash flow of $149 million (before changes in working capital and tax) and the acquisition of fixed assets amounting to $25 million

 Moshe Kaplinsky, Chairman of the Bazan Group

You’re breathing potential carcinogens inside your car

Outdated flammability standard drives use of harmful flame retardants in car interiors.

Flame retardants.

This common chemical can be harmful for your health - study

A recent study looked at how PFAS affect heart disease, finding that they are hard to avoid and have a greater impact on young people, even with minimal exposure.

 Found in Teflon pans

Massive blast seen in Iranian chemical production factory, fire breaks out

According to reports, the blast was so large it was seen from several cities across central Iran.

A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005

Dotz Nano to raise $12m. for carbon capture technology

Sharon Malka - Dotz Nano CEO

Cleaning products spread hundreds of hazardous chemicals - study

The researchers tested both conventional products and “green” cleaning products and detected a total of 530 unique volatile organic compounds.

 Cleaning products (illustrative).