High levels of toxic flame retardant chemicals found in dust inside college classrooms
Thursday, September 3, 2020 - 11:23
in Physics & Chemistry
There are good reasons to be worried about indoor air quality right now, in light of COVID-19. In addition to transmitting infectious agents, indoor spaces can also be a source of harmful chemicals in consumer products. A new analysis of indoor spaces on college campuses finds dust in classrooms and lecture halls harbors high levels of toxic flame retardants used in furniture raising health concerns from everyday exposures.