Brominated flame retardant - news and investigations

Global scientists express concern about flame retardants

By Jim Morris

October 28, 2010

A published statement by 145 scientists from 22 countries expresses new worries about the health effects of flame retardants used in mattres

Brominated battle: Soda chemical has cloudy health history

By Brett Israel

December 12, 2011

Experts now urge a closer look at a chemical, banned in other countries, now popping up in U.S. sodas.

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"… case of flame retardants, slows down chemical reactions that cause a fire.Brominated flame retardants lately are under intense scrutiny because research has shown that they ar …"

Burning irony: Flame retardants might create deadlier fires

By Brett Israel

April 4, 2012

Chemicals meant to snuff fires could be making some blazes deadlier.

Ouster of scientist from EPA panel shows industry clout

By Ronnie Greene and David Heath

February 13, 2013

The removal of a respected Maine toxicologist from a panel six years ago reveals industry influence on EPA's IRIS program

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