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Fire Suppressants
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Ecological Effects of Fire Retardant Chemicals and Fire Suppressant Foams 
 This report discusses the toxicity of fire suppressants and retardants to vegetation, algae, aquatic invertebrates, and fish. Includes a summary and a list of the chemicals used in the study. Also provides links to related reports. From the USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/habitat/fireweb/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Science Last updated Aug 2, 2006 In the Dust: Toxic Fire Retardants in American Homes
Report from a 2004 study that found high levels of brominated fire retardants, known as PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers), in house dust nationwide. Discusses the sources of PBDEs, health risks, regulations, and recommendations. From the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit organization. http://www.ewg.org/reports/inthedust/ Topics: Environment, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Public Health & Safety Last updated May 25, 2004 |
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