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What's That Stuff?

You might ask yourself... What's That Stuff?

Ever wondered about what's really in hair coloring, Silly Putty, Cheese Wiz, artificial snow, or self-tanners? C&EN presents a collection of articles that gives you a look at the chemistry behind a wide variety of everyday products.

  • April 3, 2006
    Vol. 84, issue 14
    Beer
    Beer
  • March 13, 2006
    Vol. 84, issue 11
    Motor Oil
    Motor Oil
  • February 6, 2006
    Vol. 84, issue 6
    Henna
    Henna
  • January 9, 2006
    Vol. 84, issue 2
    Polyurethane Foam
    Polyurethane Foam
  • November 14, 2005
    Vol. 83, issue 46
    Kava
    Kava
  • August 1, 2005
    Vol. 83, issue 31
    Catnip
    Catnip
  • July 18, 2005
    Vol. 83, issue 29
    Golf Balls
    Golf Balls
  • May 16, 2005
    Vol. 83, issue 20
    Whisky
    Whisky
  • February 21, 2005
    Vol. 83, issue 8

    Gasoline
  • November 8, 2004
    Vol. 82, issue 45
    Ice Cream
    Ice Cream
  • August 31, 1998
    Vol. 76, issue 35
    Cement
    Cement