Toolkits
Reducing Downwind Wildfire Smoke Exposure Risks Toolkit
Website
Clear the Air: Wildfires and Human Health
News Alert
Publication of UL Research Institutes Annual Research Symposium Proceedings
CIRI published technical summary from ULRI symposium "Protecting Health and Safety in the Modern World."
February 7, 2025
Interview
The Toxic Aftermath of an Urban Fire
Science Friday interviewed CIRI's Mark Wilson to discuss exposure risks after an urban fire, like the Palisades Fire.
January 31, 2025
Newsletter
CIRI’s 2025 Research Agenda Focuses on Environmental and Consumer Exposure Public Health Challenges
In this edition of Foresight, we are announcing CIRI’s 2025 research agenda and providing an overview of our main research topics for the year.
January 31, 2025
Interview
California Wildfire Tips: How Can You Protect Yourself?
CIRI's Mark Wilson did an interview with BlackDoctor.org to discuss the recent California wildfires and share some tips on how to protect yourself.
January 27, 2025
News Alert
New Resources Available to Help Residents Impacted by California Wildfires
Public information website, toolkit, and guidance document offer practical tips for recovering from the devastation of wildland-urban interface fires
January 9, 2025
Who We Are
Chemical Insights Research Institute
Dedicated to improving human health
As a unit of UL Research Institutes, Chemical Insights Research Institute (CIRI) is on the front line of research on emerging environmental health threats facing people and the planet today. Our work lets people around the world know what chemicals are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the products we interact with every day. Our leadership role is to provide objective research and resulting knowledge for improved practices, innovative product design, and changes that enable safer products and healthier environments.
3D PRINTING EMISSIONS
Researching emissions and health risks
Research evaluates current 3D printing technologies and the effects of their pollutant emissions on human health.
CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
Reducing pollutant exposures and improving human health
Research identifies chemical and particle sources of pollution, their impact on health and strategies to reduce exposures.
E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING
Evaluating human health risks from vape aerosols
Research evaluates human toxicity associated with chemical and particulate aerosols of these emissions.
FLAME RETARDANTS AND FURNITURE FLAMMABILITY
Reducing fire and chemical risks to safeguard human health
Research assesses flame retardants in consumer goods, exposure routes and levels, and evaluates flammability control without use.
GLOBAL AIR POLLUTION
Determining the sources and toxicity of air pollutant exposure
Research identifies chemical and particle sources of pollution, their impact on human health, and solutions to reduce exposure.
PFAS EXPOSURE
Characterizing PFAS exposure associated with textiles
Research develops analytical and toxicological methods for characterizing exposure routes from textiles containing PFAS.
TOXICOLOGY
Measuring the health impact of environmental pollution
Research studies how biological factors may increase individual susceptibility to environmental disease.
WILDFIRES AND THE WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE
Understanding pollutants in wildfires
Research evaluates personal and community health risks associated with wildfire smoke.