Phosphorus: Used in mattresses comprised of foam, upholstered furniture, TV casings, textiles, and a plethora of plastic or rubber based products. Nitrogen: Used in insulation, furniture foams, and ...

First-of-its-kind research found fire retardants released by planes contain heavy metals concentrations up to 2,880 times ...

Flame retardants are a group of chemicals added to certain materials, from furniture foam to electrical wire coating, to ...

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A new housing development in Olney is turning heads with its innovative approach to sustainable living and adaptable home ...

Researchers found that 99% of cars contained a toxic flame retardant in the cabin air due to seat foam Researchers found that ...

An investigation into a blaze that destroyed half of a St George’s boatyard almost a year ago concluded that the cause of the ...

New study reveals how flame retardants in pregnancy affect child obesity risk over 10 years. Pregnancy exposure to common ...

Over the past decade, about 67 million gallons of fire retardant have been dropped on wildfires across California, according to the U.S. Forest Service. If you've ever wondered what's in the ...

New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.