Buyer Beware: Clothing has been found in laboratory tests to contain an array of toxic chemicals like phthalates, lead, brominated flame retardants and even PFAS forever chemicals.
Category: brominated fire retardant BFR
Firefighters and Toxic Chemicals Study
A recent study sought to uncover which toxic chemicals firefighters are exposed to that may explain their increased risk for cancer.
Autism Linked to PBDE Fire Retardant Chemical on Furniture, Carpets
Scientists have uncovered another link between autism/autistic behaviors and toxic chemicals common in household environments. More specifically, a recent animal study demonstrated that adult subjects exposed to PBDEs pass on these neuroendocrine-disrupting chemicals to their developing offspring. Further, the female offspring show traits relevant to autism spectrum disorders.
Breast Cancer Linked to Fire Retardant PBDE Chemicals
Scientists report that brominated fire retardant (BFR) chemicals in household furniture, products (including cookware) and electronics like laptop computers appear to increase the risk of breast cancer.
Chemical Free Life 