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Distorting the Science of Flame Retardants
May 8,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Aggregated Content in Upholstery on May 9, 2012
from http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/watchdog/flames/ct-met-flames-science-20120509,0,2480120.story
The Chicago Tribune is currently running an amazing four-part series entitled "Playing with Fire" that examines the role tobacco and chemical companies played during the 1980s in creating the furniture industry's current flammability standards for upholstery.
The seriestoday is the third installmentis a fascinating read that questions whether the chemicals currently used to snuff out upholstery fires really work.
Take the time to read today's story, but then be sure to go back and read the entire series. The news stories are eye-opening and questions the entire industry battle between fire marshals and the CPSC 25 years ago.
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