EPA Calls for More Regulation of Some Flame Retardants Due to Health Risks
The EPA plans to impose new regulations on some types of flame retardants whose uses may pose an unreasonable risk to those that work with them.
Tag Archives: Flame Retardants
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Chemical In Car Seats May Increase Cancer Risks For Long Commuters: Study
A new study warns that long commutes can expose vehicle occupants to flame retardant used in car seats, which may be toxic and have health side effects.
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Childhood Exposure to Flame Retardants, Pesticides Are Major Contributors to Cognitive Loss: Study
A new study finds that pesticides and flame retardants significantly contribute to intellectual disabilities among children.
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EPA Issues Partial Ban On Some Flame Retardant, Fuel and Lubricant Chemicals
The EPA has announced plans to take actions on five chemicals, following an expedited review process which could lead to partial bans for some.
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Flame Retardants May Interfere With Infertility Treatments: Study
A new study finds that flame retardant exposure may interfere with fertility and infertility treatments.
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Flame Retardant Toxicity Testing Will Not Be Required by EPA
The EPA has rejected a petition to ban three flame retardants that some say are a risk to human health and the environment.
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Flame Retardants May Increase Risk of Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Study
A new study's findings suggest that flame retardants can increase the risk of thyroid cancer.
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Flame Retardant Chemical Health Concerns Highlighted by Levels Found in Adults, Children
A new study finds that exposure to flame retardants is widespread, and could have health consequences for adults and children.
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Dangerous Chemicals Found in Children’s Toys More Often Than Adult Sex Toys: Study
A new Swedish study indicates that sex toys are more often free of harmful chemicals than children's toys.
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Common Household Products Exposing Consumers To Toxic Dust: Study
Researchers catalog the harmful dust and chemicals that leach out of household products in a new study.
