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This startup aims to improve recycling by capturing ‘chemical fingerprints’ with high-tech cameras

GeekWire

Metaspectral uses hyperspectral cameras to rapidly create a chemical fingerprint of plastic items, distinguishing between polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and polypropylene (PP) plastics. “It allows us to make up a chemical fingerprint off the material we’re looking at.”

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Flame Retardant Chemicals In A Mattress Can Be Dangerous For Health

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Information Technology Blog - - Flame Retardant Chemicals In A Mattress Can Be Dangerous For Health - Information Technology Blog. This law is passed to provide the users with an added layer of safety and security while using the mattresses. This by itself is a highly flammable material derived from petroleum. Finding a Safe Mattress.

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Military data compromised via fencing company's Windows 7 machine

TechSpot

Zaun manufactures security perimeter fencing for UK sites that include a GCHQ listening post and the Porton Down chemical weapons laboratory. All our fencing systems can be designed and manufactured with a wide variety of security additions, including toppings and detection technology to complete your perimeter," the company states.

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Armis, Honeywell Uncover Vulnerabilities in Honeywell Systems

Tech Republic Security

Newly discovered vulnerabilities in distributed control systems could allow attackers access to systems supporting industrial, energy, chemical and other operations.

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Patscan platform detects hidden weapons, chemicals and bombs

Tech Republic Security

At CES 2020, Patriot One Technologies explained its Patscan platform, which can detect hidden weapons and more without the perpetrator even knowing they've been scanned.

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PATSCAN platform detects hidden weapons, chemicals, and bombs

Tech Republic Security

At CES 2020, Patriot One Technologies explained its PATSCAN platform, which can detect hidden weapons and more without the perpetrator even knowing they've been scanned.

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Seattle clean tech startup lands $1.4M for eco-friendly soy-based suds for shampoos, detergents

GeekWire

The tech: Sironix has developed a suite of surfactants, which are the chemicals that make shampoo foamy and lifts oily stains out of fabrics. Toxic tailwinds: Sironix’s surfactants can replace similar chemicals made from fossil fuels, including ingredients that can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a likely carcinogen.

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