Flame Retardancy Behaviors of Flexible Polyurethane Foam Based on Reactive Dihydroxy P–N-containing Flame Retardants

Identification of Flame Retardants in Polyurethane Foam Collected from Baby Products

With the phase-out of PentaBDE in 2004, alternative flame retardants are being used in polyurethane foam to meet flammability standards. However, insufficient information is available on the identity of the flame retardants currently in use. Baby products containing polyurethane foam must meet California state furniture flammability standards, which likely affects the use of flame retardants in...

New Thinking on Flame Retardants

Hand-Me-Down Hazard: Flame Retardants in Discarded Foam Products

Flame Retardants in Discarded Foam Products New furniture labeling and flammability standards in California are expected to offer a market-driven solution for people who want to avoid flame retardants.

Brominated flame retardants

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Organophosphorus Flame Retardants (OPFR): Neurotoxicity

Organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs) are used as additives in plasticizers, foams, hydraulic fluids, anti-foam agents, and coatings for electronic components/devices to inhibit flames. These chemicals were developed and used as flame retardants because of environmental and health concerns of previously used brominated and chlorinated flame retardants (FRs). OPCFRs are divided into five mai...