Flame Retardant Chemicals

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Flame retardants are special chemicals added to many industrial materials, including thermosets, thermoplastics and textiles, as well as furniture, electronics and flame retardant clothing, in order to increase their fire safety and inhibit the spread of fire. Though the anti-fire chemicals are described as safe products that help protect life and property, they could be related to some serious health problems, such as cancer, impaired fertility and neurological diseases, according to a new study. Learn more about the flame retardants and their impact on human health in this book.