Viewing a single comment thread. View all comments

Ok-Welder-4816 t1_j61wdmv wrote

Is there an alternative that still works as well? I assume there's a reason these chemicals are used.

8

Etheking OP t1_j61xetg wrote

The NFPA which sets the standards for fire equipment ruled this requirement in 1971. Some of the companies which profit from the inclusion of these chemicals have been involved with the NFPA. There's a whole documentary about it mentioned in the article.

3