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Chemical Update: Chlorinated Tris

Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Posted by Matthew Parker
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What do everyday household items like couches, armchairs, wall paint, baby carriers, wall hangings, and mattresses have in common? The answer is that they are all laced with a group of flame-retardants known as Chlorinated Tris. Once removed from children’s pajamas 30 years ago due to its toxicity, Chlorinated Tris is used with increasing regularity in many popular products, though it goes undisclosed by manufacturers.

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