Craig Bettenhausen
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Craig Bettenhausen
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Science business journalist on staff at Chemical & Engineering News covering sustainability, specialty chemicals, industrial gas, and a fair amount of etcetera.
I mostly came here to make sure someone did
November 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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October 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The cans get hot, but a lot of gloves thicker than a millimeter or made specifically for heat would offer enough insulation for 1-3 seconds. Re-tossing is a risky maneuver tho, no two ways about it.

If you're around irritants, be careful of chemicals trapped in your clothing, especially gloves.
October 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Thank you to the folks who responded to my requests for comment, including the folks that preferred to be anonymous or off the record entirely. Even when I can't print it, understanding your perspective makes the reporting more informed.
October 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I used to know back in my lab days, but I have forgotten that part of my laser-table lore.
September 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Oh, I forgot you're a laser person. Where do you shop for optical filter material? I want an IR-NIR-pass filter for an art thing and I am striking out other than poorly-described AliExpress listing and $$$$$/cm2 options.
September 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM