Washington state House approves flame retardant ban bill

The Washington state House of Representatives has approved legislation that would ban the use of two flame retardants in children’s products and residential furniture, beginning on 1 July 2014 (CW 8 February 2013). The substances are tris (2-chloroethyl)phosphate (TCEP) and tris (1,3-dichloro-2-propyl)phosphate (TDCPP).

The measure (HB 1294) would also require that any replacement chemicals meet certain safety criteria. It passed by a 53-44 vote and now goes to the state Senate for consideration.

If HB 1294 is to advance in the 2013 legislative session, it must pass the Senate Environment Committee by 3 April.

More information:

Chemical Watchhttp://chemicalwatch.com/14074/washington-state-house-approves-flame-retardant-ban-bill