OP-ED: Flame Retardants Serve an Essential Role in Foam Insulation

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Building performance is a top priority for consumers, architects, and contractors, and foam insulation plays a very important role in improving energy efficiency and controlling the indoor environment. In order to meet critical fire safety standards and codes, manufacturers of foam insulation add flame retardants to their products. However, an article on FacilityBlog, "Study Finds Health And Environmental Risk In Building Insulation," failed to convey the valuable and important role that flame retardants serve in foam insulation.