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

As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling onto trees are common. What is it — and what's in it?

The bright substance blanketing areas of Los Angeles County has long been used to stop wildfires from spreading.

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

As wildfires intensify, state and federal fire agencies are relying more on aerial fire retardant, sparking concerns over its ...

As dangerous lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise, regulators and manufacturers are scrambling for solutions.

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 ...

Some of the visuals coming out of Los Angeles County over the past week show a vivid pink substance coating streets, cars and ...

Fire retardants are used to slow or stop wildfires. Similarly, flame retardants are used in appliances like TVs and building ...

It’s widely used ... harmful chemicals into the environment. Some environmental groups have questioned the retardants’ effectiveness and potential for harm. The efficiency of fire retardant ...

The flame retardant market is estimated to reach a valuation of USD 7.9 billion in 2024. The demand for flame retardant is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 5.6% through 2034. The industry is ...