Rash facts. 1  Rash is not a specific diagnosis. Instead it refers to any sort of skin inflammation and/or discoloration that distorts the skin's normal appearance. 2  Common rashes include eczema, poison ivy, hives, and athlete's foot. 3  Infections that cause rashes may be fungal, bacterial, parasitic, or viral.
Many of us use the term Styrofoam as a reference to most plastic foam packaging. We include foam drinking cups, packaging peanuts and the white material that our appliances, toys and so many other items are packaged in. In fact, most of this is not Styrofoam.
Also known as: Trichloromethane, CHCl3, Chloroformum. Chemical reference number (CAS): 67-66-3. Chloroform is a clear liquid with an ether-like odor and a slightly sweet taste. It is a naturally-occurring chemical, but most of the chloroform in the environment is man-made.Chloroform is a member of a group of chemicals called trihalomethanes..It is used to make coolants, as a fumigant for grain, and as a dry cleaning spot remover.hloroform can be formed during the break-down of chlorine-containing compounds, and may be found in in small amounts in chlorinated drinking or swimming pool water. Chlorine treatment of drinking water is often necessary to prevent diseases that can be a major cause of illness.