flame-retardant chemical

Any chemical which, when added to a combustible material, delays ignition and reduces the spread of flame on the resulting material.

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'Flame-retardant chemical' includes, but is not limited to, halogentated, phosphorus-based, nitrogen-based, nanoscale flame retardants, and any chemical or chemical compound for which 'flame retardant' appears on the substance safety data sheet (SDS)" as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's hazard communication regulations.

Update on the Regulatory Status of Flame Retardants

Listed on the label was brominated vegetable oil (BVO), a synthetic flame-retardant chemical that if built up over time may cause toxic effects and could lead to problems with fertility, hormones, and brain development in children, among other issues.

Making a change

At the Federal level, CPSC is also considering possible impacts of flame-retardant chemical use on worker safety and the environment.

Concerns raised about PU foam/fire-resistant chemicals: recent Federal and state actions could drive interest in nonwoven alternatives

1BALACLAVA: Disguises identity and also impregnated with Nomex, the flame-retardant chemical used by Formula One drivers to protect against injury from flash fires or explosions

BOMBINGS BREAKTHROUGH: Officer's kit for combat

After researching online and finding that BVO was also a flame-retardant chemical which was connected with a number of health concerns, Sarah, 17, started a petition calling for drinks companies to stop using it.

They all made changes for the better

One thing BVO is good at doing is keeping ingredients from separating, so many drink manufacturers use the flame-retardant chemical to keep a drink in a stable, perfectly mixed condition, as opposed to a concoction with several discrete layers of ingredients.

What Is Brominated Vegetable Oil? All About The Gatorade Ingredient To Be Dropped From The Sports Drink

Disguises identity and is also impregnated with Nomex - the flame-retardant chemical used by Formula One drivers to protect against injury from flash-fires or explosions.

WAR ON BRITAIN: ARMED.. AND ON DUTY

He added that the furniture organizations are concerned about the toxicity aspects of flame-retardant chemicals, citing the children's sleepwear industry and a flame-retardant chemical manufacturers used that later was discovered to be carcinogenic.

FLAMMABILITY ISSUE STILL SMOLDERING

GREENSBORO, N.C.-The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is testing 16 flame-retardant chemical compounds, one of which might eventually be required treatment for upholstery fabrics.

CPSC TO STUDY FIRE-RETARDANT CHEMICALS : FIRE MARSHALS WANT FAOM WARNING TAG

The Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) raised particular concerns about flame-retardant chemicals used on home furnishings.

Fears over 'cocktail of chemicals'

The Commons Environmental Audit Committee raised particular concerns about flame-retardant chemicals used on furnishings.