Flame retardants: what to know about chemicals in furniture and cables

Exposure to flame retardants, which are found in strollers, carpets and electronics, can affect the nervous and reproductive system

Since the 1970s, hundreds of chemicals have been used to stop the spread of fire in a wide range of common household items and other products, with industry and emergency services hailing them as saving lives.

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from US news | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2WofKlC