Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2014
Challenge to revised California fire-safety standard
Chemtura filed another lawsuit alleging that the responsible California agency had not complied with its legal mandate because the revised standard did not address open-flame ignition risks in the manner the company considered necessary.
2013
Lawsuit over California furniture flammability rules
Chemtura sued California in an effort to prevent the withdrawal of older upholstered-furniture flammability standards, arguing that the proposed regulatory change could cause irreparable harm to the company.
2012
Firemaster 550 health and exposure controversy
Investigative reporting and cited research raised concerns about the potential release, environmental persistence, human exposure, and health effects of Firemaster 550 and related flame-retardant chemicals used in upholstered furniture.