Driving can be inherently dangerous. From hazardous road conditions to reckless drivers, there are a lot of things that can hurt you when you’re behind the wheel. But one of the most insidious risks ...

San Francisco firefighters Casey McElheney and Karen Heald with their German short-haired pointer puppies Raven and Nahiku at their home in Davis, are sitting on a couch with flame retardant chemicals ...

Limiting a child's exposure to toxic chemicals is a big issue for many parents, but finding eco-friendly products may cost more than a thousand dollars for a car seat stroller system. One manufacturer ...

Some chemical flame retardants used in home furnishings may not help in a house fire, and can pose health hazards, a CBC investigation has found. A probe conducted by Marketplace tested the ...

Flame retardants are invisible assistants in car seats, gasket sealants, furniture and even in airplanes. However, their ingredients are not always harmless. Researchers developed three innovative ...

Researchers in the United States are calling for a change to the US building codes, following a study showing that the mandatory flame retardants routinely added to foam insulation are not only ...

Tepex continuous-fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composite materials from Bond-Laminates demonstrate excellent fire resistance even without flame-retardant additives due to the special structure of the ...

The U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) plays a critical role in regulating chemicals to safeguard human health and the environment. Its 2016 amendment expanded the U.S. Environmental Protection ...

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 26, 2019 -- Flame retardants are present in thousands of everyday items, from clothing to furniture to electronics. Although these substances can help prevent fire-related injuries and ...