Brominated flame retardants

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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)