tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post2210549708050698500..comments2024-02-20T04:43:47.934-08:00Comments on Eco-novice: Flame Retardants: Toxic, Ineffective, EverywhereBetsy Escandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-3012844762603048272012-05-31T09:27:58.559-07:002012-05-31T09:27:58.559-07:00According to Smart Mama (Jennifer Taggart) almost ...According to Smart Mama (Jennifer Taggart) almost all foam is treated with flame retardants, even when completely unneeded. Often the manufacturer is not even aware. It seems that pretty much all foam just comes treated automatically. She said she has found flame retardants in the foam in dollhouse furniture, for example (she has the equipment to test for it).<br /><br />I always assume foam has flame retardants in it, whether the product is subject to regulation or not. <br /><br />And, yes, foam is bad for other reasons. Polyurethane foam is made from nonrenewable petrochemicals and can emit volatile organic compounds, which have been linked to respiratory irritation and other health problems. Over time, foam also sheds tiny particles that become part of your household dust and are easily inhaled. <br /><br />But, if it makes you feel better, it still have many things made with foam (glider, sofas, etc.) that i haven't gotten rid of. But no one in my family sleeps on it. I would not sleep on a foam pillow.Betsy Escandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13598482569526345086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264294700715447531.post-63858989763636571872012-05-31T09:02:37.810-07:002012-05-31T09:02:37.810-07:00Thanks for this great post. I'm wondering if y...Thanks for this great post. I'm wondering if you can clarify something for me. Is polyurethane foam still toxic even if it's not treated with flame retardants? I have pillows with foam inside, but the label doesn't indicate they been treated with flame retardants. I'm so paranoid about using them and completely confused on this polyurethane crap. Thanks for any information you can provide!!Tiffnoreply@blogger.com