In some cases, the industry has replaced these chemicals with newer phosphorus-based flame retardants, Trasande said, adding that researchers are now concerned these chemicals may be linked to ...

In addition, toxic emissions are produced when they are burned. There is, therefore, an urgent need for less harmful flame retardants. Previous studies have shown that many phosphorus compounds in ...

Common elements in flame retardants include bromine, phosphorus, and chlorine. The coatings also employ inorganic compounds, either alone or in combination with bromine, phosphorus, or nitrogen. Most ...

Japanese firm's flame-retardant fabric provides superior thermal protection for EV batteries, resisting 1,300℃ flames and ...

A study has shown that nearly all cars driven today contain a suspected carcinogen, added to seat foam as a flame retardant. The danger is made worse in that the same chemical is used in child car ...

Britons are being exposed to a "cocktail of chemicals" from birth in our own homes, with MPs raising particular concerns about the flame-retardant chemicals used in home furnishings. What are the ...

You're listening to Chemistry in its element brought to you by Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Phosphorus is a non-metal that sits just below nitrogen in group 15 of ...

Confirmation of covalent attachment of phosphorus containing flame retardant agents will be carried out via X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The effect of FR treatment and regeneration of FR activity ...

Report Ocean has published a new report on the Sustainable Phosphorus market, delivering an extensive analysis of key factors such as market restraints, drivers, and opportunities. The report offers a ...

Leading phosphorus importing countries worldwide in 2023, based on value (in million U.S. dollars) Characteristic Import value in million U.S. dollars ...