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| − | Organobromine compounds – persistent & bioaccumulative | + | Neurological impairment, endocrine disruptor, impacts on liver, fetal development, immune system |
| − | * Polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDEs) | + | |
| − | * Tetrabromobisphenol-A (TBBPA) | + | Organobromine compounds – persistent & bioaccumulative |
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Latest revision as of 12:20, 9 September 2008
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)