Hi Lisa,
Getting off-topic here:
Am guessing you know there's more to these chemicals than the
off-gassing the end-user experiences.
Production is often in lower income communities where leaks and spills
often result in only minor fines for industry,
and significant health issues for workers and neighbors.
People in general may be drowning in so many other environmental
insults that these fumes may not even register.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/08/24/1194759795/flame-retardants-breast-milk-banned-chemicals
https://carolinapublicpress.org/56016/why-chemours-is-challenging-epa-over-pfas-drinking-water-advisory/
Dismounting my high horse...
Thanks and good health, Weogo
On 8/24/2023 4:43 PM, Lisa Marie Lunt via Organizers wrote:
Re: Fire Retardant Products
For the approximately 30%* of us who become ill when exposed to
chemicals/gasses from fragrances, as well as chemicals used in fire
retardant textiles, I suggest looking into off-gassing for fire
retardant curtains and consumer applied retardant treatments.
Off-gassing is done by leaving things hanging in well ventilated
areas, away from people. You might not have control over how to
shorten the time for off-gassing, especially if it isn't done before
hanging them in a closed building with little air circulation, but it
would be good for the building owners to know. Fire retardant
chemicals applied by the consumer, post productiom would need more
time to off-gass.
*Most people who become ill when exposed to chemicals in synthetic
fragrances and industrial chemicals don't say anything about it, and
you can't tell by looking at us. A few governmental regional surveys
and other studies suggest about 30% of the population has health
issues with fragrances and industrial chemicals. Search "prevalence of
fragrance sensitivity".
On Thu, Aug 24, 2023, 10:19 AM Sarah Lee via Organizers
<organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
Hi Chrissy,
I don’t know about the sound dampening part, but for schools we
use this to make any curtains fire retardant, maybe it could help
you treat the curtains you find-
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Fire Retardant for Fabric
<https://frctexas.com/fire-retardant-for-fabric/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_5unBhCMARIsACZyzS2bgUwovk89wAutWwWSiE9n1gULcJF08JuOQJNs1kM06T4XgLdDQqEaAovDEALw_wcB>
frctexas.com
<https://frctexas.com/fire-retardant-for-fabric/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_5unBhCMARIsACZyzS2bgUwovk89wAutWwWSiE9n1gULcJF08JuOQJNs1kM06T4XgLdDQqEaAovDEALw_wcB>
<https://frctexas.com/fire-retardant-for-fabric/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_5unBhCMARIsACZyzS2bgUwovk89wAutWwWSiE9n1gULcJF08JuOQJNs1kM06T4XgLdDQqEaAovDEALw_wcB>
Sarah Lee
North Bay Country Dance Society | Country Dance <https://nbcds.org/>
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On Aug 24, 2023, at 7:07 AM, Chrissy Fowler via Organizers
<organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
I am hoping some of you will have suggestions and recommendations
for me. (including where else to send this query) Note that I'm
also trying to figure out how to sign up for the Trad Sound
SharedWeight list.
/*_My question:_*/
Where would you buy decent quality fire resistant window curtains
to dampen sound and improve acoustics? (What vendors do you
recommend?)
_*/Back story:/*_
Our first Friday dance series moved to a new venue when we
started up again in November 2022. The hall is visually
appealing, with a high ceiling made of tin, large windows on
three sides of the hall, gorgeous hardwood floor, and incredibly
welcoming venue owners. But it has VERY "live" acoustics, which
are _really _challenging.
The venue owners removed the curtains when they got their windows
replaced. For several months, they've been looking for fire
resistant window curtains for the large windows on all sides of
the hall. We'd love for those curtains to also be really good at
dampening sound (thus improving acoustics.)
My internet searches are inconclusive so far. I'd love to have
some suggestions for reputable sources that will serve our needs,
offer a well-made window curtain product that's functional and
aesthetically pleasing.
Thanks for any suggestions or advice!
Cheers,
Chrissy
Belfast Flying Shoes
Belfast ME
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