Flame Retardants
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Huff Post: Flame Retardants in Your Sandwich?
Huffington Post
» Read more... | Published June 1, 2012
Toxic flame retardant to be phased out
In a deal with federal regulators, U.S. manufacturers will end all use of the chemical known as deca by 2013. It is commonly used in TV sets and other electronic equipment, among other products.
Los Angeles Times
» Read more... | Published December 22, 2009
Seattle Times: NOAA Report- Flame Retardants Found in Samples from Puget Sound
Toxic chemicals used as fire retardants have been found in all U.S. coastal waters, including throughout Puget Sound, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report issued Wednesday says.
Seattle Times
» Read more... | Published April 1, 2009
EPA Faces Wide-Ranging Data Concerns Over PBDE Exposure Study
Superfund Report
» Read more... | Published February 23, 2009
Did the State Kill My Cat?
Fire-retardant chemicals required by California in furniture may be poisoning us.
Los Angeles Times
» Read more... | Published October 17, 2008
Nine ways to avoid household toxins
One expert offers tips for consumers who want to avoid exposure to everyday household toxins and chemicals.
Newsweek
» Read more... | Published October 2, 2008
EPA Fires Top Toxicologist Who Wants to Phase Out Fire Retardant
FoodConsumer.org
» Read more... | Published September 22, 2008
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