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Author
Derr, P. F.
Title
Deterimental Effects of Soap and Non-Phosphate Detergents on Flame Retardant Cotton Fabrics.
Coporate
FMC Corp., Princeton, NJ
Report
Summary/Pictorial Presentation, September 6, 1972, 9 p.
Keywords
cotton fabrics | flame retardants | detergents | laundering
Identifiers
soap
Abstract
Effective July 19, 1972, all children's sleepwear, sizes 0 to 6X, manufactured (or imported) in the U.S. must either be flame retardant, or be prominently, permanently, conspicuously and legibly labeled with the following statement: "Flammable (Does Not Meet U.S. Department of Commerce Standard DOC FF 3-71). Should not be worn near sources of fire."