3. Used to stop or inhibit the spread of fire Minerals (red phosphorous) Organohalogens (chlorendic acid) Organophosphorous (bisphenol A) Are usually mixed with or added to additive or reactive flame reatardants (A base). Multiple classes are sometimes mixed

5. Some people say that flame retardants are ineffective. Flame retardants are only required to show that it can stop fire after 12 seconds of burning. Should more be required? 64% of flame retardants do not have to be labeled when used in products.

6. What’s more important? Saving your belongings or your life? What contains Flame retardant chemicals?

8. Brominated vegetable oil (BVO))

12. Bisphenol A

13. How do they affect the thyroid?

14. Flame retardant chemicals cause hormone inbalances in the body. Hypothyroidism is due to the body not producing enough thyroid hormone.

15. They can disrupt the amount of thyroid hormone being produced for babies in the womb. The babies neurodevelopment can be affected by the mother not getting enough thyroid hormone. The baby can also be born with an underactive thyroid.

16. Hypotthyroidism affects

17. Goiter Depression and fatigue Excessive Weight Gain Memory loss

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19. Use products without flame retardants Wash hands frequently Use a vacuum with HEPA filter Replace or repair exposed foam