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Flame retardants in furnishings - an unnecessary and serious health risk

...flame retardants work: The chemicals generally used as flame retardants are part of the family of halogens; chlorine and bromine for example. When these chemicals are exposed to extreme heat, they decompose quickly and release compounds that inhibit flames. The most common flame retardants used are bromine-based - poly...