Not all flame-retardant chemicals are tied to health issues, and most of the goods analyzed did not contain flame retardants. However, the bromine-containing products Liu's team did identify ...

“That’s because flame retardants aren’t actually bound to the plastic polymers that they’re added to, it’s an additive. And heat can ease migration of chemicals out of products,” said ...

That’s according to a pair of studies published Tuesday, which found troubling levels of plastic-like “phthalate” chemicals and flame retardants in the bedrooms of children under 4.

The high levels of flame retardants in most of the mattresses tested were puzzling, given these chemicals are not necessary to pass either Canadian or U.S. mattress flammability standards.

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may ...

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The global Flame Retardant Chemicals market, crucial in safety for construction, electronics, automotive, and aerospace sectors, is set to reach $14.4 billion by 2030.

Growth in the Electronics and Electrical Sector: As consumer electronics and smart devices proliferate globally, ensuring the ...