- Author
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Babich, M. A.
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Bhooshan, B.
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Brundage, P.
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Cobb, D.
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Recht, J. R.
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Thomas, T. A.
- Title
- Risk Assessment of Potential Chronic Hazards Associated With the Use of Flame Retardant Chemicals in Mattresses and Upholstered Furniture.
- Coporate
- Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC
- Book or Conf
- INDA-TAPPI International Nonwovens Technical Conference. Proceedings. September 19-22, 2005,
St. Louis, MO,
1-14 p.,
2005
- Keywords
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flame retardants
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mattresses
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upholstered furniture
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risk assessment
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building fires
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residential buildings
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bedding
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costs
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fire hazards
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flammability
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standards
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effectiveness
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death
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fabrics
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toxicity
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exposure
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upholstery
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inhalation
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risks
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scenarios
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health hazards
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flammability tests
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polyurethane foams
- Identifiers
- upholstered furniture cover fabrics; hazard identification and dose response; systemic toxicity of FR chemicals; exposure assessment; dermal exposure; percent migration of FR chemicals from upholstery fabrics; oral exposure; inhalation exposure; total exposure; exposure routes and scenarios for FR-treated upholstery fabrics; systemic health effects from FR chemical exposure; interagency activities; Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Significant New Use Rule (SNUR)