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Concept information
Preferred term
flame retardants
Type
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Chemical
Definition
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Materials applied to fabrics, bedding, furniture, plastics, etc. to retard their burning; many may leach out and cause allergies or other harm.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2017
Type: Concept definition
Broader concept
Synonyms
- fireproofing agents
- fire resistant finishes
- fire retardant finishes
- fire retardants
- flame resistant finishes
- flame retardant finishes
- flame retardant treatment
- flame retardant treatments
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/40213
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