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What Fate for Brominated Fire Retardants?
- Source :
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Environmental Science & Technology . 05/01/2000, Vol. 34 Issue 9, p222A. 5p. 1 Color Photograph, 2 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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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..
Details
- 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