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Researchers reporting in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology Letters explored whether wildfire suppressants could be a ...

The global flame retardant masterbatch market is expected to experience robust growth, with a projected compound annual ...

A study published in the journal Chemosphere found an alarming level of flame retardants in black plastic kitchen tools, ...

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Black plastic household items like kitchen utensils and takeout containers may contain toxic flame retardants.

The chemicals are called EDCs, and they are likely already in your home. Here’s what researchers know about their potential health impacts and what to do about them.

A new study revealed the implications when recycled plastic from electronics is used in household items. Published in Chemosphere, researchers discovered everyday black plastic cooking utensils ...

When researchers screened 203 black plastic consumer products for bromine, they found toxic flame retardant chemicals in 85% of these products, as described in study published on October 1 in the ...

The next time you want a quick meal from the grocery store, you may need to rethink that appetizing sushi tray. And you may need to be wary of plastic cooking utensils if you decide to cook at home.