Environmental Impact of Flame Retardants (Persistence and Biodegradability)
Flame-retardants (FR) are a group of anthropogenic environmental contaminants used at relatively high concentrations in many applications. Currently, the largest market group of FRs is the brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Many of the BFRs are considered toxic, persistent and bioaccumulative. Bior...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2009-02-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/6/2/478/ |