Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Flame retardant might join state list of carcinogens

Flame retardant might join state list of carcinogens
http://californiawatch.org/dailyreport/flame-retardant-might-join-state-list-carcinogens-13054

"State officials will decide tomorrow whether to add a widely used flame retardant to the state's list of cancer-causing chemicals.

The chemical, chlorinated Tris [PDF], was removed from children's pajamas in 1977 over fears that it could cause cancer. It is now the nation's most commonly used flame retardant in furniture foam and baby products."

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