| As well as cadmium in batteries, handsets can contain plastics, ceramics, copper, flame retardants, nickel, zinc, silver and other metals. |
| Computers treated with certain flame retardants may be harming the health of those who use them. |
| Also known as brominated flame retardants, they are used in many everyday products, including electronics, furniture and textiles. |
| Samsung, Sony and Sony Ericsson have eliminated brominated flame retardants and PVC plastic from some of their products. |
| Use drift retardants if droplet size cannot be controlled with nozzle selection. |
| To reduce fire potential, straw can be treated with natural flame retardants such as boric acid or clay slip, a watery solution of clay and dirt. |
