Researchers have found that a source of carcinogenic chemicals is in Americans' cars – but there may be a way to reduce your risk. The study explains that Americans breathe in chemicals from the flame retardants in their vehicles. The types of chemicals found in flame retardants range from polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), which were common in cars until the early 2000s, to alternative brominated flame retardants (BFRs) and organophosphate ester flame retardants (OPEs). The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) mandated the use of flame retardants in the 1970s. Original article source: Americans breathe in carcinogenic chemicals found in cars: study

Source: Fox News May 08, 2024 04:49 UTC