Standards and Guidance Documents
UL 200D: Science Education and Research on Vaping and Interventions for Community Engagement (SERVICE)
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Understanding the Hidden Health Risks of Vaping
Newsletter
A Year of Impact in Health and Safety Science
Explore our latest advancements in fire safety and indoor air quality research, plus a look back at key achievements from 2025.
December 19, 2025
Blog Post
The Emissions and Hazards of Lithium-Ion Battery Thermal Runaway
For emergency responders and transportation professionals, understanding the risks of thermal runaway and the resulting emissions is essential for safety and preparedness.
December 11, 2025
Newsletter
Research Insights Powering Public Health Protection
Explore our latest work on vaping misconceptions, strategies for youth vaping prevention, and the chemical aftermath of WUI fires.
November 25, 2025
Newsletter
Science That Protects, Insights That Empower
Dive in to explore how science and strategic efforts intersect to drive meaningful progress in public health.
October 31, 2025
Media Coverage
3D Printing and Indoor Air Quality: What Scientists Discovered in Schools
This article by 3D Printing Industry talks about our research on emissions from 3D printers in educational environments.
October 10, 2025
Who We Are
UL Research Institutes' Chemical Insights
Dedicated to improving human health
UL Research Institutes’ Chemical Insights is on the frontlines of research on emerging environmental health threats facing people and the planet today. Our work lets people around the world know what chemicals are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the products we interact with every day. Our leadership role is to provide objective research and resulting knowledge for improved practices, innovative product design, and changes that enable safer products and healthier environments.
3D PRINTING EMISSIONS
Researching emissions and health risks
Research evaluates current 3D printing technologies and the effects of their pollutant emissions on human health.
E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING
Evaluating human health risks from vape aerosols
Research evaluates human toxicity associated with chemical and particulate aerosols of these emissions.
Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution
Determining the sources and toxicity of air pollutant exposure
Research identifies chemical and particle sources of pollution, their impact on human health, and solutions to reduce exposure.
PFAS EXPOSURE
Characterizing PFAS exposure associated with textiles
Research develops analytical and toxicological methods for characterizing exposure routes from textiles containing PFAS.
TOXICOLOGY
Measuring the health impact of environmental pollution
Research studies how biological factors may increase individual susceptibility to environmental disease.
WILDFIRES AND THE WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE
Understanding pollutants in wildfires
Research evaluates personal and community health risks associated with wildfire smoke.