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Health Advocates Ask State To Require Children’s Product Makers To Report Use Of Cancer-Causing Flame Retardants

The Washington Toxics Coalition (WTC) today petitioned the Washington State Department of Ecology to add the toxic flame retardant chlorinated Tris (TDCPP) to the state’s list of Chemicals of High Concern to Children.

New Study Finds Lead, Cadmium, BPA, Phthalates & Toxic Flame Retardants in Gardening Products

Nearly 200 hoses, gloves, kneeling pads and tools were tested for lead, cadmium, bromine (associated with brominated flame retardants); chlorine (indicating the presence of polyvinyl chloride, or PVC); phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA). Such chemicals have been linked to birth defects, impaired learning, liver toxicity, premature births and early puberty in laboratory animals, among other serious health problems. Results were released today at www.HealthyStuff.org.

Statement of the Washington Toxics Coalition on State Senate’s Failure to Pass Ban on Toxic Flame Retardants