Sentences with phrase «known as a flame retardant»

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Flame retardants known as PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), vinyl and polyurethane foam, for instance, may emit toxic gases.

Melamine has been a concern for parents in recent years — also known as cyanuramide, this synthetic chemical is used to make resins for cooking utensils, etc. and has also been used to make fertilizers, paper, paperboard, and flame retardants.

They are typically much more expensive than other crib mattresses, but don't contain chemicals and industrial compounds including flame retardants known as PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), vinyl, and polyurethane foam.

With all the things a parent has to keep track of, from soccer practice and doctor appointments to veggie intake and school paperwork, it is nice to know there are products out there that meet your convenience needs with safe, quality material that is free of toxins, such as flame retardants and lead.

EDCs, such as flame retardants, phthalates and bisphenol - A, are known for their potential effects on reproductive, neurological and immune functions.

They analyzed the creatures» eggs and found a variety of forms of chemicals known as brominated diphenyl ethers (BDEs), which are widely used as flame retardants.

It is well known that substances such as PCBs, plasticizers, pesticides, phthalates and flame retardants bio-accumulate in the body and contribute to ill health.

It is estimated that approximately five percent of the weight of the petroleum - based fill known as polyurethane foam is flame retardant chemicals.

That 1974 chart - topper from Canada's little sparrow, Nancy White, kept running through my brain as I read about the latest study on dust bunnies that indicates that «a persistent and bioaccumulative flame retardant» known as Dechlorane Plus (more on this chemical in TreeHugger here) can be found in household dust.