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What is the flame retardant that planes are dropping on the LA fires?
and ammonium polyphosphate ((NH4PO3)n). Along with its use as a fertilizer (providing nitrogen and phosphorous to plants), you often see ammonium phosphate in crystal-making kits that are popular ...
What is pink fire retardant, being used to curb California wildfires — and what are the environmental concerns?
Environmental experts have said that spraying fire retardant using planes is ineffective, expensive and a growing source of pollution for rivers and streams ...
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Fire retardant stains LA houses in attempts to slow killer blazes
It is made using a mix of chemicals that are used to extinguish or slow down the spread of the blaze, including ammonium polyphosphate - which does not evaporate easily and stays set on materials ...