And “Tris, a suspected human carcinogen that was banned for use in baby pajamas in the 1970s, was the most prevalent compound in thecouches; it was found in 41 percent….Tris was found in 24 percent of sofas purchased before 2005. But in couches bought after that, it was found in 52 percent, showing that it has become increasingly popular since PentaBDE was phased out.”
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