Slicing Polystyrene Produces Problematic Particles

Friday, October 5, 2012 - 12:50 in Physics & Chemistry

Flame Retardants: When cut with hot wires, polystyrene foam releases nanoparticles bearing brominated flame retardants, possibly exposing workers to the compounds

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