Since industrialisation, chemicals have been rolled out without sufficient testing, resulting in dire consequences for humans, animals and the environment. Well-known examples include DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls). Now in the spotlight: Polymeric FR (PolyFR), a flame retardant for foam building insulation. More:
How toxic is foam insulation? – Cosmos Magazine
High Production, Low Information: We Need To Know More About Polymeric Flame Retardants (Research article)
Degradation of the Polymeric Brominated Flame Retardant “Polymeric FR” by Heat and UV Exposure (Research article)
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Stockholm Convention
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Wed, 24 March 2021