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WHAT ARE NPEs AND ARE THEY DANGEROUS TO ANIMALS OR HUMANS?

April 26, 2017animals dangerous humans npes

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WHAT ARE NPEs AND ARE THEY DANGEROUS TO ANIMALS OR HUMANS?

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NPEs (a.ka. Nonylphenol Ethoxylates) are surfactant components found in some other brands of fire gel products. Recent scientific studies have shown that NPEs have negative effects on the reproductive systems of animals and humans in extremely low doses which can cause birth defects in future generations. Currently, the US Forest Service testing program that approves chemicals for use in wildland firefighting does not examine the potential effects on future generations…it only looks at the short-term. Environmental groups have requested that the Forest Service cease using and rescind approvals on fire chemicals that contain NPEs. Barricade is proud to offer the ONLY liquid fire gel that is completely free of toxic NPEs and petroleum distillates. Barricade is the only fire chemical of any kind to be awarded the prestigious “Champion” award from our nation’s EPA.