#flame-retardants

#flame-retardants

Microplastics and flame retardants in common plastics pose serious health risks, including links to cancer and reproductive issues.

The study warns against using black plastic due to toxic chemicals, despite a significant miscalculation in risk assessment.

Toxic flame retardants found in black plastic household items may be due to contaminated recycling, posing health risks such as cancer and neurological damage.

Flame retardants in plastic electronics can lead to toxic exposure in households from recycled products.

Household black plastic items often contain harmful flame retardants, with a study finding 85% of tested items leaching these chemicals.