Isoamyl nitrite (aka isopentyl nitrite or, incorrectly, amyl nitrite) is an alkyl nitrite ester that has several uses in medicine and chemical synthesis. The term “amyl nitrite” is also used to denote ...

November 19th), which comments on Fianna Fáil telling farmers that getting a further derogation for the EU nitrates directive is a priority, Heraclitus is being discussed by Brian O’Brien in ...

“When it becomes stressed from drought, johnsongrass can produce prussic acid — also known as hydrocyanic acid — or can accumulate nitrate, both of which are very toxic to livestock,” Jennings said.

The reclassification, announced earlier this month, follows concerns over nitrate levels in the river that the EPA says remain too high to meet federal standards. The move has reignited debates ...

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The Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) has launched a new nitrates calculator that HerdPlus farmers and their agricultural advisors can use to ensure they are within their organic nitrogen (N) ...

For example, wines including Champagne contain sulphites, and bacon contains the preservatives nitrates and nitrites to prevent the growth of botulism. As with all other food additives, sweeteners ...

Nitrite is a toxic pollutant and high levels can be deadly for your fish. Matt Clarke explains what causes nitrite to rise, and what you can do to save your fish in a water quality crisis... What is ...