Toxicological Risks of Selected Flame-Retardant Chemicals
In its fiscal 1999 appropriations report, Congress directed the US Consumer Product Safety Commissio...
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In its fiscal 1999 appropriations report, Congress directed the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to arrange for an independent study by the National Research Council to conduct toxicological assessments for flame-retardant (FR) chemicals that are likely to be used on furniture upholstery. This report evaluates the toxicological, epidemiological, and exposure data on 16 specified FR chemicals and characterizes risks to human health from exposure to furniture upholstery treated with such chemicals. Introductory chapters discuss the study purposes, assessment process, and methodology. An appendix presents information on the durability and permanence of flame-retardancy in fabrics. The volume is not indexed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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