Britons are being exposed to a "cocktail of chemicals" from birth in our own homes, with MPs raising particular concerns about the flame-retardant chemicals used in home furnishings. What are the ...

Their findings were published in the scientific journal Chemosphere. Flame retardants are a group of chemicals added to ...

To address these issues, modifications to enhance flame retardancy are imperative. Although numerous flame retardants (FRs) have been developed, most derive from non-renewable sources, conflicting ...

A fire can give off incredible amounts of heat. A room fire can range from 100 degrees at floor level to 1,200 or more degrees at the ceiling. Skin can burn with permanent injuries at 160 degrees. The ...

In fire-prone areas, water isn't the only thing used to quell blazes. Wildland firefighters also apply chemical or synthetic suppressants. Researchers explored whether these suppressants could be a ...

Over the past decade, about 67 million gallons of fire retardant have been dropped on wildfires across California, according to the U.S. Forest Service. If you've ever wondered what's in the ...

New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.

Kaitlin Sullivan is a health and science journalist based in Colorado. She's been part of multiple award-winning investigations into health topics including the international medical device ...

The agency said its final rule on the two highly toxic chemicals address implementation concerns from a range of industry sectors. EPA extended the phase-out deadlines for two highly toxic but ...

1. Ask the adult you are working with to light the candle. 2. Watch the candle flame start out small and get bigger. Notice how some of the wax near the wick melts. 3. As the flame burns, the wax from ...

But there are other options for flammability protection, such as chemical treatments and naturally fire-resistant materials, including wool. Our picks below cater to various sleep needs and ...

LG Chem has developed a flame-retardant plastic material. The plastic material delays thermal runaway by around 400 seconds. This delay can help users to evacuate from the area. LG Chem ...