Flame retardant chemicals haven’t proven to be very effective at preventing or slowing fires, but they are toxic and very persistent. San Francisco passed an ordinance in 2017 prohibiting the sale of upholstered furniture and certain juvenile products containing flame retardants, starting in 2019. Purchase furniture labeled as "Containing no added flame retardant chemicals," or: Read more. |
Author Kimberly ReedDesign Consultant at Furnishing Knowledge:KI Archives
April 2023
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