Alternatives
Although alternative substances to Deca-BDE exist, there are none that combine Deca-BDE's technical efficiency with such rigorous evaluation of potential environmental and human health impacts. Requiring the replacement of Deca-BDE, a product with no identified risks to human health or the environment, with other flame retardants whose potential impacts on human health and the environment are far less understood is not sound public policy.
In its areas of application, Deca-BDE is the most effective flame retardant available.
