The hot-pink mix of water and chemicals, which is sprayed from planes to combat wildfires, is under renewed scrutiny.

The U.S. Forest Service bans the use of long-term fire retardant on federal lands near waterways or endangered species ...

While fire suppressants can be very effective, they do have limitations, the agency said: Strong winds can make it too ...

Firefighters say the chemical is a vital tool for battling ... The front steps and mailbox of an house in Mandeville Canyon after fire retardant was dropped on the neighborhood.

US has used it to fight blazes since 1963, but some current and former Forest Service employees say chemical retardant kills ...

Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers can reduce the flammability of cotton ...

Flame retardants like ones used in wildfires are also used in cladding and electrical appliances. Some are toxic for humans ...

As fire crews and air tankers work to block the wildfires' explosive growth, images of red clouds of fire retardant falling ...

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS, a global leader of brominated and phosphorous based flame retardants and FRX Polymers CHELMSFORD, Mass., a leading global developer and manufacturer of ...

Flame Retardants To Reduce Fire Risks With wildfires currently burning down entire neighborhoods in Los Angeles, or quite recently in Hawaii, it is clear why any technology helping with preventing or ...

Similarly, flame retardants are used in appliances like TVs and building materials. Some retardants are toxic, but there are differences in their chemical ingredients. When the infamous ...