Wildfire retardant is laden with toxic metals, USC study finds
The discovery of high levels of heavy metals in a popular fire retardant has added to long-running concerns from ...
Your cool black kitchenware could be slowly poisoning you, study says. Here’s what to do
The products in your kitchen that are made of black plastic, such as a spatula, could contain high levels of flame retardants ...
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Mixed Link Seen for Gestational Exposure to Flame-Retardant Chemicals and Childhood Obesity
HealthDay News — The association between gestational organophosphate ester (OPE) exposure and obesity in childhood is mixed, according to a study published in the November issue of Environment ...
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Are There Toxic Flame Retardants in Your Cooking Utensils?
Flame retardants are a group of chemicals added to certain materials, from furniture foam to electrical wire coating, to ...
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Acquisition creates significant milestone in chemical firm’s growth strategy
The acquisition marks a significant milestone in John Hogg’s growth strategy, enhancing its product portfolio and expanding ...
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Black Plastic Kitchen Tools Might Expose You to Toxic Chemicals. Here’s What to Use Instead.
Research suggests that there’s a high chance that black plastic can contain concerning levels of toxic chemicals, including flame retardants, which can leach into food during cooking.
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Wildfire retardant is laden with toxic metals, USC study finds
But fire officials say the practice saves ... wildfires by using unique isotopic fingerprints to connect the chemicals to either retardant or other sources. And in order to test the Phos-Chek ...
Black-colored plastic used for kitchen utensils and toys linked to banned toxic flame retardants
Black-colored plastics used in electronics are leaching flame retardants into kitchen utensils, toys and food containers, a ...
Toxic chemical ‘Hall of Shame’ calls out retailers in time for holiday shopping
Major retailers are failing to protect consumers from hazardous chemicals and plastics in the products they sell, according ...