Agencies warn of fire risk from emollient skin creams as UK records deaths and injuries
When emollient skin creams dry into fabrics, the material can become flammable and poses a danger if it touches a naked flame.
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When emollient skin creams dry into fabrics, the material can become flammable and poses a danger if it touches a naked flame.
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