Fire Safety and Chemicals in Our Clothing | Retro Report

This 13-minute video examines the 1977 federal ban on the use of Tris—a flame retardant suspected of causing kidney cancer in humans—in children’s apparel. However, Tris continued to be used in a host of other products, including cribs, car seats, and furniture.

The lesson plan provided is ideal for high school chemistry students but includes modifications for Grades 7-8.