Question from TanyaL
I called Sealy (mattress manufacturer) asking about the chemicals in their mattresses and they told me that they use Ammonium Polyproponate for Fire Retardant purposes…. they also told me that this is added to “all kids clothing”…
Is this true? I feel like crying if it is….how can a label that says 100% Cotton also contain a chemical?
Thanks
Tanya
Debra’s Answer
I don’t think this is added to “all kid’s clothing.” It’s not even added to all kid’s sleepwear anymore, since the regulations changed in 2005 (thanks to consumer pressure!).
You can read the new regulations about children’s sleepwear at U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION: Children’s Sleepwear Regulations, 16 C.F.R. Parts 1615 & 1616.
