Detection of Organophosphate Flame Retardants in Furniture Foam and U.S. House Dust
Duke University · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor · +2 more institutions
Abstract
Restrictions on the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have resulted in the increased use of alternate flame retardant chemicals to meet flammability standards. However, it has been difficult to determine which chemical formulations are currently being used in high volumes to meet flammability standards since the use of flame retardant formulations in consumer products is not transparent (i.e., not provided to customers). To investigate chemicals being used as replacements for PentaBDE in polyurethane foam, we analyzed foam samples from 26 different pieces of furniture purchased in the United States primarily between 2003 and 2009. Samples included foam from couches, chairs, mattress pads, pillows,…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 14.36
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 38
Authors
7- HMHeather M. StapletonCorresponding
Duke University, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Boston University, San Francisco Estuary Institute
- SKSusan Klosterhaus
San Francisco Estuary Institute, Boston University, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Duke University
- SESarah Eagle
San Francisco Estuary Institute, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Boston University, Duke University
- JFJennifer Fuh
San Francisco Estuary Institute, Boston University, Duke University, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
- JDJohn D. Meeker
Duke University, Boston University, San Francisco Estuary Institute, University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Topics & keywords
- Fire retardant
- Triphenyl phosphate
- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers
- Flammability
- Chemistry
- Organophosphate
- Phosphate
- Polyurethane