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Infographic: Chemicals in your home and you

Flame retardants and other chemicals have many of us surrounded

The Chicago Tribune exposed the dirty little secrets of the flame retardant industry, which uses chemicals known as PBDEs in common things like furniture and electronics. But that’s just scratching the surface of the dangerous chemicals in your home. We break it down for you below, and see how we're working to fight for safer chemicals.

Infographic: Toxic chemicals are in your home and you

Demand Stronger Toxic Chemicals Standards

You shouldn't need a Ph.D. in chemistry to make safe purchases at the checkout counter.

But America's toxic chemicals law is so badly broken that many common household products -- from canned food to computers to carpeting -- could expose you and your family to potentially dangerous toxic chemicals.

We need your help to make sure your Senators know that protecting American families from exposure to harmful chemicals is important to you!

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