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Evaluating the health hazards of the decomposition products formed when plastics are heated, a relatively new field, is a vital area of study as synthetic polymers proliferate in buildings, home furnishings, aircraft interiors, and cars. The detailed information presented here will help answer the questions connected to what kills people in a fire. Coverage includes; the basics of inhalation toxicology and heat stress physiology, toxicity of smoke and combustion gases, combustion toxicity testing, regulations, toxicity of polymers by class, flame retardants and other additives, current issues and directions. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.