“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...

The use of flame retardants in lithium-ion battery cases presents health hazards and lacks fire safety efficacy, highlighting ...

Fire retardants are used to slow or stop wildfires ... Some retardants are toxic, but there are differences in their chemical ingredients. When the infamous, hairdryer-like Santa Ana winds ...

Manufacturers are adding harmful flame retardants to plastic cases surrounding the lithium-ion batteries in earbuds, e-bikes, ...

One common strategy to prevent lithium-ion battery fires may cause serious harm to health and not work to stop the fires.

While fire retardants are considered safe for humans, there are concerns about their effects on wildlife and the environment. For instance, the Forest Service restricts the use of these chemicals ...

Fire retardants are used to slow or stop wildfires. Similarly, flame retardants are used in appliances like TVs and building materials. Some retardants are toxic, but there are differences in their ...

Some of the visuals coming out of Los Angeles County over the past week show a vivid pink substance coating streets, cars and plants. This is fire retardant, dropped by aerial firefighting tankers in ...

Urban wildfires like LA’s make harmful chemicals from burning plastics and electronics that can make indoor air dangerous for months.

A decades-old NHTSA vehicle flammability standard leads to the use of cancer-causing flame retardants in cars. These ...