Skip to content
Menu
  • Home
  • Sofa Blog
  • Sofa Store

Sofa Quality

Sofa Discount Store

Are Fire Retardants In Sofas Safe?

  • facebook
  • pinterest

Are Fire Retardants In Sofas SafeIf we were to jump in a time machine and travel back to the 1980’s, we would be in a totally different world than the one which we know today. Some people may say that the music was better, but one thing that definitely wasn’t was the safety of sofa’s. They were still built out of the same materials as we know and love today, but they did not contain any fire retardant. This meant that the number of sofa’s which caught fire was a lot higher than we see today.

Due to this fact, it meant that many people lost their lives in house fires. In the vast majority of cases, the fire was started by a cigarette. Due to the different types of materials in a sofa back then, when they did catch fire, the fumes were very toxic. It was more often these toxic fumes which killed people than the actual fire itself. This is because the smoke travels much faster, and if the occupants in the home were asleep, then they would never wake up.

Eventually governments around the world decided to do something about it, and forced sofa manufacturer’s into using fire retardants. Thankfully, the death rate from sofa fires has dropped dramatically since then. So they are doing what they are supposed to do.

The problem with fire retardants is that we do not really know if there are any long term health issues with them. We are aware that some people are sensitive to certain fire retardant chemicals, and so they have to be careful what furniture they buy. We do not know if the chemicals used are detrimental to human health though.

The good news is that incorporating fire retardant into sofa’s has probably saved thousands of lives since the eighties, and this far outweighs any negatives. So, do not worry about these chemicals, just pick a sofa that you like, and enjoy it. For those who are sensitive to certain chemicals, check what it is made of before purchasing.

Post navigation

How To Find A Cheap Sofa
Is Leather A Good Sofa Material?

Pages

  • Contact
  • Terms
  • Copyright
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.