PBDEs

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PBDEs (polybrominated diphenylethers): compounds that are in wide use as flame retardants. They may have some of the same effects as PCBs, but they are generally less potent. They also bioaccumulate as lipid soluble and persistent chemicals. [1]


References

  1. Jouko Tuomisto, Terttu Vartiainen and Jouni T. Tuomisto: Dioxin synopsis. Report. National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), ISSN 1798-0089 ; 14/2011 [1]