Flame retardants are added to products to meet flammability standards. They often don't improve fire safety and can harm our health. What are they? Flame retardants are chemicals that are purported to slow ignition and prevent fires.| SixClasses.org
Our Institute's joint research found that flame retardants were present in 101 vehicles tested in the United States. The most prevalent flame retardant, TCIPP, was found in 99% of cars and is currently under study by the National Toxicology Program as a carcinogen. Other flame retardants detected in the cars are known carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and/or neurotoxins, and are persistent and bioaccumulate in humans. | greensciencepolicy.org