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Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) stereoisomers in U.S. food from Dallas, Texas

Authors :
Schecter, Arnold
Szabo, David T.
Miller, James
Gent, Tyra L.
Malik-Bass, Noor
Petersen, Malte
Paepke, Olaf
Colacino, Justin A.
Hynan, Linda S.
Harris, T. Robert
Malla, Sunitha
Birnbaum, Linda S.
Source :
Environmental Health Perspectives. September 2012, Vol. 120 Issue 9, p1260, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is a brominated flame retardant used in polystyrene foams in thermal insulation and electrical equipment. The HBCD commercial mixture consists mainly of [alpha], [beta], and [gamma] stereoisomers. [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
United States. Environmental Protection Agency -- Powers and duties
Powers and duties
Chemical properties
Research
Health aspects
Flame retardants -- Chemical properties -- Health aspects
Food -- Research -- Chemical properties -- Health aspects
Stereoisomers -- Research -- Health aspects
Fireproofing agents -- Chemical properties -- Health aspects

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916765
Volume :
120
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Environmental Health Perspectives
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.332658398

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