Flame retardant ‘Firemaster 550’ is an endocrine disruptor, study finds

Flame retardant ‘Firemaster 550’ is an endrocrine disruptor, study finds, Medical Xpress, Oct. 24, 2012. The flame-retardant mixture known as “Firemaster 550” is an endocrine disruptor that causes extreme weight gain, early onset of puberty and cardiovascular health effects in lab animals, according to a new study spearheaded by researchers from North Carolina State University and Duke University. Heather Patisaul, biology, featured.