Alarming levels of toxic chemicals have been detected in children’s mattresses. Ievgeniia Shugaliia / iStock / Getty Images Plus
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Researchers have found evidence that suggests alarming levels of toxic phthalates, UV filters and flame retardants in the air of children’s bedrooms are likely coming from mattresses releasing the chemical compounds.
Over time, the semi-volatile chemicals can come off of objects and diffuse into the air, reported The Guardian. They are then able to be…
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