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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 29 > Toxic chemical found in the house?

Toxic chemical found in the house?

Chlorinated Tris denounced by many, appears in furniture, cars, baby carriers

By Susanne Rust and Meg Kissinger / The Bulletin
July 29, 2008

MILWAUKEE — A flame retardant that was taken out of children’s pajamas more than 30 years ago after it was found to cause cancer is being used with increasing regularity in furniture, paint, even baby carriers and bassinets — and manufacturers are under no....

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