Posts Tagged ‘flame retardants’
Even in remote spots, chemicals lurk in trees
INDIANA U. (US) — Scientists have found that flame retardant chemicals show up as environmental pollutants all over the world, even in remote parts of Indonesia, Nepal, and Tasmania. Continue…
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 17:03 - 3 Comments
Top Stories - Nov 28, 2012 11:28 - 0 Comments
Do harmful chemicals live in your couch?
DUKE (US) — In a new study, more than half of all couches tested contained potentially toxic or untested chemical flame retardants that may pose risks to human health. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 20, 2012 12:14 - 1 Comment
Flame retardants linked to delays in kids
UC BERKELEY (US) — Experts report a link between exposure to a common flame retardant and deficits in motor and cognitive development among school-aged children. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 12, 2012 12:38 - 0 Comments
Air, dust tests reveal chemicals at daycare
UC BERKELEY (US) — A new study of 40 California childcare facilities found elevated levels of some contaminants, particularly formaldehyde, a respiratory irritant and carcinogen. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 23, 2012 15:34 - 1 Comment
For toddlers, flame retardant risks may vary by race
DUKE (US) — A study with toddlers finds exposure to chemicals used in flame retardants may be higher in nonwhite children than in white children. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 21, 2012 14:36 - 3 Comments
Flame retardant linked to autism risk
UC DAVIS (US) — Exposure to flame retardant is linked to smaller offspring with social and learning issues, according to a study with mice. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 23, 2011 12:29 - 0 Comments
Baby items toxic 40 years after ban
UC BERKELEY (US) — Toxic flame retardants similar to ones banned from baby pajamas 40 years ago are still found in infant products, including changing pads and nursing pillows. (more…)
Top Stories - May 2, 2011 11:43 - 0 Comments
Flame retardants 10x higher in dogs
INDIANA U. (US) — Chemical flame retardants found in household furniture and electronics are showing up in the blood of pet dogs at concentrations five to 10 times higher than in humans. (more…)
