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Chemistry World
September 25, 2013
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Flame retardants levels in pregnant women fall following ban A decade long California ban on a class of persistent flame retardants used in electronics and furniture is already reaping benefits for pregnant women.   |
Science News
December 8, 2001
Janet Raloff |
Fire Retardant Catfish? Although many U.S. fish contain fire retardants, they won't protect your grilled fare from burning. In fact, these compounds, which go by the name of polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are industrial pollutants... |
Science News
December 22, 2001
Janet Raloff |
Fire Retardant Catfish? Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), fat-soluble industrial pollutants, are being found in freshwater fish. Toxicology studies are limited, but suggest that these substances can mimic hormones in the body. Tips on limiting your exposure. |
Health
May 2008
Alexandra Zissu |
Your Bed Rest easy on an organic mattress. |
Science News
September 1, 2007
Janet Raloff |
Don't Bite the Dust Several studies show that children and adults accumulate substantial amounts of the flame retardants called PBDEs from food, breast milk, and probably house dust. |
Reactive Reports
Issue 47
David Bradley |
Flame-Retardant Dust A new study of human exposure to potentially harmful flame retardant compounds reveals household dust as the main source, rather than animal and dairy products as had previously been supposed. |
Chemistry World
January 28, 2014
Rebecca Trager |
California and Chemtura clash over fire safety Specialty chemicals supplier Chemtura is suing the state of California, trying to overturn the state's new fire safety regulations. |
Reactive Reports
Issue 36
David Bradley |
Fly away Peregrine falcons could soon be back on the endangered list not five years after being removed, according to Swedish researchers who have found that the bird's eggs contain high levels of the most widely used flame retardant, deca-BDE. |
Chemistry World
June 10, 2009
Sean Milmo |
ECHA recommends strict controls for certain chemicals The European Chemicals Agency has recommended that seven chemicals, including plasticizers, flame retardants and a fragrance enhancer cannot stay on the European markets without specific authorization. |
Chemistry World
May 26, 2015
Rebecca Trager |
Industry body accused over links to discredited US fire safety group Explosive allegations leveled at the American Chemistry Council by a former industry insider are exposing frictions underlying the science and policy of flame retardants. |
Chemistry World
October 27, 2008
Hepeng Jia |
Electronic waste processing puts Chinese children's health at risk Electronic waste (e-waste) processing in a southern Chinese town is putting children at risk of lead poisoning and increasing the chance of miscarriages in pregnant women, scientists have said. |
