👉 BC-Fumes, also known as brominated flame retardants (BFRs), are synthetic chemicals added to various materials to enhance their fire-resistant properties. These compounds release toxic and volatile organic compounds when exposed to heat or flames, creating a noxious, often acrid odor. The fumes can be highly irritating to the respiratory system, causing symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Prolonged exposure to BC-Fumes has been linked to more severe health issues, including neurological damage and endocrine disruption. Due to their persistence in the environment and potential for bioaccumulation, BC-Fumes pose significant environmental and public health concerns, prompting efforts to phase them out or replace them with safer alternatives.