Welcome to Chem-Sect

This blogsite was developed to help individuals like yourself gain a better understanding of the chemical sector, its relation to the environment, and more importantly how it can affect us. 
                                                                                                                                                                                   

According to the Department of HomelandSecurity (DHS), the chemical sector is comprised of several hundred thousand chemical facilities throughout the US. It is a complex global supply chain which converts a wide range of raw materials such as oil, natural gas, air, water, metals, and minerals into an array of products that are essential to our everyday life.

Just to name a few, this conversion process affects the environment, agriculture, food, and transportation. Because we can go into a variety of directions in this area alone, let’s discuss food as an example. Did you know that chemicals play a key role in our dietary consumption? If you answered yes, then you are correct. Chemical compounds such as sulfites, nitrites, nitrates, benzoic acids are examples of preservatives which prevents harmful bacteria growth, it improves tastes, and enhances flavors (eufic). These preservatives are what helps the food to be edible and appetizing. Not to mention, it increases the product’s shelf life.

With that being said, I would like to get your feedback on this topic regarding your thoughts on the chemicals/preservatives that are part of our everyday dietary consumption. Feel free to be a part of this discussion and to post your thoughts below. All of your comments are greatly appreciated.