In a message dated 9/29/2003 10:57:45 AM Central Daylight Time,
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Can anyone explain to me why infant clothes and linens are sprayed with
flame retardant? It will not save an infant's life in case of fire.

There is a very good overview of the history, use, and dangers of flame
reatrdants at this website:
http://www.inchem.org/documents/ehc/ehc/ehc192.htm
Laura Wright
Mississippi

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