endocrine disruption

Flame retardants

What are flame retardants?

Flame retardants are chemicals added to materials to slow or prevent the start or growth of fire. Flame retardants have been used in many consumer and industrial products since the 1970s. You can be exposed to flame retardants in a variety of ways:

Endocrine disruptors

What are endocrine disruptors?

Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormones, which regulate a variety of functions like metabolism, growth, development, and sleep.