Definition: Materials applied to fabrics, bedding, furniture, plastics, etc. to retard their burning; many may leach out and cause allergies or other harm.
Other names Fireproofing Agents; Fire Retardants; Retardants, Flame; Retardants, Fire; Agents, Fireproofing
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