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This Color Plastic May Increase Cancer Risk Up to 300%, Finds New Study
Starting with one type of product can be a manageable place to start reducing chance of harm, suggests a team of ...
Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
Tech Xplore on MSN4d
Flame retardants in battery enclosures may do more harm than good
As dangerous lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise, regulators and manufacturers are scrambling for solutions.
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Hidden Health Risks of Flame Retardants in Battery Enclosures
The use of flame retardants in lithium-ion battery cases presents health hazards and lacks fire safety efficacy, highlighting ...
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Flame retardants in battery enclosures may do more harm than good
A new Viewpoint in Environmental Science & Technology explains that adding flame retardants to the plastic cases surrounding these batteries has no proven fire-safety benefit. The scientists ...
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Magid Announces New Flame Resistant Technology
Magid introduced AeroDex FR, a cut-resistant FR technology. Flame-resistant PPE is the last line of protection between workers and flames, sparks, and heat, but the fibers used to make traditional ...
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Flame Retardants in Plastic Battery Cases May Do More Harm Than Good
A new Viewpoint in Environmental Science & Technology explains that adding flame retardants to the plastic cases surrounding these batteries has no proven fire-safety benefit. The scientists further ...
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Cut-resistant glove offers flame, heat protection
The glove is 25% lighter and half as thick as comparable cut-resistant aramid materials. It offers dexterity and tactile ...