Flame retardants commonly used in furniture are linked to serious health issues, including cancer and thyroid disease ...

A new UL-recognized Quadrafoam air filter medium has been designed specifically for use with forced air cooling systems in electronics enclosures. Quadrafoam open-cell polyurethane foam media are ...

Toxic flame retardants have become a major health concern due to their widespread presence in everyday household items. These chemicals, often found in products made from recycled black plastic, ...

Black plastic is often full of cancerous, hormone disrupting flame retardants, a first-of-its-kind study finds. A sushi tray, spatula and beaded necklace are among black plastic items that tested with ...

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Flame retardants slow the spread of fires but they can have serious, unintended human health and environmental impacts. Inadequate toxicity testing and inconsistent regulations make it difficult to ...