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| − | '''Flame Retardants''' are chemicals used to inhibit ignition of combustible organic materials. They include [[PCBs]], [[PBDEs]], and other chemicals, many of which harm human health. A number of | + | '''Flame Retardants''' are chemicals used to inhibit ignition of combustible organic materials. They include [[PCBs]], [[PBDEs]], and other chemicals, many of which harm human health. A number of flame retardants have been found in [[sewage sludge]]. |
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{{#badges: ToxicSludge}} Flame Retardants are chemicals used to inhibit ignition of combustible organic materials. They include PCBs, PBDEs, and other chemicals, many of which harm human health. A number of flame retardants have been found in sewage sludge.
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- Arlene Blum, "Killer Couch Chemicals," Huffington Post, August 16, 2007
- Arlene Blum, "Chemical Burns," New York Times, November 19, 2006
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