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12 May 202012 May 2020

Newer electronic devices, carpeted floors and more frequent vacuuming and dusting appear to be associated with lower levels of flame retardant chemicals found in house dust

In December 2018 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to identify factors in the home environment that are associated with levels of fire retardant chemicals in … Read more

23 March 202023 March 2020

Phthalate levels in dust from homes were found to be stongly associated with modern flooring materials (laminated wood/wood), modern window frames (aluminum/plastic steel), leather polish and and perfume

In February 2020 researchers from China published the results of their study to assess exposure levels to phthalates in Chinese homes and to relate these to building materials and lifestyles. … Read more