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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Main Authors: Asher Brenner, Ariel Kushmaro, Osnat Segev
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2009-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/6/2/478/