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What Fate for Brominated Fire Retardants?

Authors :
Renner, Rebecca
Source :
Environmental Science & Technology. 05/01/2000, Vol. 34 Issue 9, p222A. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Discusses the widespread distribution and environmental effects of the presence of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. Concerns on the ubiquity of PBDE in the environment; Health effects in humans and animals with low-level exposure to PBDE; Concerns on the presence of PBDE in mothers' milk. INSET: Ecolabels drive the search for substitutes..

Subjects

Subjects :
*POLYBROMINATED biphenyls
*FIREPROOFING agents & the environment
*CONTAMINATION of human milk

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Language :
English
ISSN :
0013936X
Volume :
34
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Environmental Science & Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3155478
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/es003269r
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