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Chemical jargon buster: BFR (brominated flame retardants)

BFR (brominated flame retardants)
Synthetic chemicals added to many consumer goods, including carpeting and bedding, to make them more fire resistant. They can cause hormone disruption.

 

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Formaldehyde
Perc (perchloro ethylene)
Phthalates
VOC (volatile organic compound)
BPA (bisphenol A)

 

Posted by Bronwyn on January 24, 2007 03:45 PM |

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