Claims Halogenated Flame Retardant Free
Chemical exclusionThe source claims the product contains no halogenated flame retardant chemicals under some stated or unstated scope.
You might see it written as: HFR free · no flame retardants · flame retardant free · no halogenated flame retardants
Speaks to: Human health · Ecosystem health
High greenwash risk
Often stated without the evidence to back it up — verify before specifying.
Several HFRs appear on the LBC Red List; a current Declare label is strong support.
What backs it up
- Chemical Exclusion Statement →
Must be at least: Manufacturer declared
Check it states: Chemical Family, Scope, Threshold
Flammability code compliance may still require other treatments — ask what replaced the HFRs.
- Declare Label →
Must be at least: Programme operator
Check it states: Declare Status, Valid Until
Where it counts
- Living Building Challenge →
Can contribute
- mindful MATERIALS Common Materials Framework →
Can contribute
- WELL Building Standard →
Can contribute