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Rodent thyroid, liver, and fetal testis toxicity of the monoester metabolite of bis-(2-ethylhexyl) tetrabromophthalate (TBPH), a novel brominated flame retardant present in indoor dust

Authors :
Springer, Cecilia
Dere, Edward
Hall, Susan J.
McDonnell, Elizabeth V.
Roberts, Simon C.
Butt, Craig M.
Stapleton, Heather M.
Watkins, Deborah J.
McClean, Michael D.
Webster, Thomas F.
Schlezinger, Jennifer J.
Boekelheide, Kim
Source :
Environmental Health Perspectives. December, 2012, Vol. 120 Issue 12, p1711, 9 p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) have been routinely added to a wide range of consumer products to reduce their inherent flammability and thus lower potential fire-related injuries and property damage. However, [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916765
Volume :
120
Issue :
12
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Environmental Health Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.332379716