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  2. Melamine: What Is it, and Is it Safe? - WebMD

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    Melamine is a chemical that is used in a lot of products. ... It reviewed the scientific literature on melamine toxicity as well as animal studies and concluded that this chemical is safe to use ...

  3. What Is Melamine? Safety for Use in Dishes - Healthline

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    Melamine is a compound used in some plastic products, such as dishes, utensils, and more. We'll discuss whether it's safe to use and any risks. ... Melamine toxicity and the kidney. DOI: https ...

  4. Melamine - Wikipedia

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    Melamine / ˈmɛləmiːn / ⓘ is an organic compound with the formula C 3 H 6 N 6. This white solid is a trimer of cyanamide, with a 1,3,5-triazine skeleton. Like cyanamide, it contains 66% nitrogen by mass, and its derivatives have fire-retardant properties due to its release of nitrogen gas when burned or charred.

  5. What's Safe Cookware? And How to Find It - Healthline

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    Toxic substances portal: Public health statement for aluminum. (2015). https: ... Melamine is a compound used in some plastic products, such as dishes, utensils, and more. We'll discuss whether it ...

  6. 2008 Chinese milk scandal - Wikipedia

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    The 2008 Chinese milk scandal was a significant food safety incident in China. The scandal involved Sanlu Group's milk and infant formula along with other food materials and components being adulterated with the chemical melamine, which resulted in kidney stones and other kidney damage in infants. The chemical was used to increase the nitrogen ...

  7. 2007 pet food recalls - Wikipedia

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    Melamine molecule, C 3 H 6 N 6 — 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triamine. Prior animal studies have shown ingestion of melamine may lead to kidney stones, cancer or reproductive damage. [57] [58] [59] One 1945 study suggested the chemical increased urine output when fed to dogs in large amounts. The chemical is known to have a very low toxicity in rodents.

  8. 12 Common Food Additives — Should You Avoid Them? - Healthline

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    Chicken, beef, fish, pork, legumes, nuts, eggs and tempeh are just a few delicious high-protein foods that you can add to your diet in place of processed meats. Summary. Sodium nitrite is a common ...

  9. Phthalates: Are They Safe? - WebMD

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    Though scientists believe phthalates don't stay in human tissue forever, studies suggest that regular exposure to these chemicals can adversely affects multiple organ systems, as well as ...