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Are flame retardants used in IKEA products?

We strive to completely refrain from the use of chemical flame retardants in our products. Instead, use techniques and materials that have flame retardant properties. However, in some countries, chemical flame retardants are required in specific products for the item to pass a local legal requirement. Please know that any products that are treated with chemical flame retardants meet strict emission requirements. 

IKEA strives to totally refrain from the use of chemical flame retardants in our products and instead use techniques and materials with flame retardant properties. However, in some countries, chemical flame retardants are needed in specific products in order to pass a local legal requirement. Any products treated with chemical flame retardants meet strict emission requirements.

In the US, mattresses and mattress sets have a fiber fire barrier made of rayon/polyester batting that has an inherently fire-resistant property. Flame retardant chemicals (phosphorous-based inorganic salts) are only used for some stitch bond and zippers.

In order to legally comply with CPAI-84 flammability requirements currently in place, all IKEA children’s tents are treated with flame retardant. For more details, please visit our website here: Safer life at home

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