Brominated flame retardants

Found in:


 * Most plastic housings
 * In printed circuit boards (approx 20% bromine)
 * PVC sheathing around cable and wires

Impacts: Neurological impairment, endocrine disruptor, impacts on liver, fetal development, immune system

Organobromine compounds – persistent & bioaccumulative
 * Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs)
 * Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA)