Flame retardants in car seat foam may increase exposure to potentially cancer-causing chemicals—especially during the summer—according to a new study, and the researchers urge government ...

Many of the older chemicals, including PBDE, still exist in vintage items, such as the foam in older sofas and carpet padding, but a key route of exposure is contamination — flame retardants ...

AspenGlo, in partnership with Multi-Inc., developed a new biodegradable fire-resistant foam that recently received federal patenting. The foam is meant to be used as a protective measure, keeping ...

The foam is ubiquitous in upholstery across the world—in cars, couches, bedding, and more. Unfortunately, it is also highly flammable. Halogenated flame retardants historically have been added ...

CLAYTON, Missouri (April 10, 2025) – Perimeter Solutions (NYSE: PRM), a leading global manufacturer of high-quality fire retardant and firefighting foam concentrates, kicked off the opening of ...

The use of fire retardants is a “critical” component ... the risk of PFAS — long-lasting chemicals used in firefighting foam and in the heavy gear firefighters wear — that have been ...

NEWELL, W.Va.—Bellofram Elastomers has added two new foam product lines to its portfolio. The new UL-94 V-0 medium-flame retardant foam and EPDM and neoprene foams are projected to meet customer and ...

Survitec has successfully completed extensive performance testing of new alcohol-resistant fluorine-free fire fighting foam concentrates. The results validate the compatibility of the new foam ...

A line of fire retardant foam is seen at Brunswick Landing Monday morning. The spill occurred around 5:30 a.m. Courtesy of Meghan KisslingFirefighting foam spilled at Brunswick Landing Monday ...

First, the flame retardant powder is mixed with water to create a foam or slurry that is easy to spread across affected areas. The aerial retardant cools and coats anything flammable in the ...