Brominated Flame Retardants in the Environment-The Price for our Convenience?

被引:23
作者
de Boer, Jacob [1 ]
机构
[1] Wageningen Univ, Netherlands Inst Fisheries Res, Anim Sci Grp, NL-1970 AB Ijmuiden, Netherlands
关键词
bromine; combustion; environmental chemistry; halogen compounds; toxicant;
D O I
10.1071/EN04038
中图分类号
O65 [分析化学];
学科分类号
070302 ; 081704 ;
摘要
This paper reviews information on the occurrence of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) in various environmental compartments. The lack of information on BFRs other than pentabrominated diphenylethers (pentaBDEs) is emphasized, as well as the need for better analytical methods and the need for more toxicological information on BFRs. Concern is expressed on the bioaccumulating properties of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD). It is shown that decaBDE can accumulate in birds of prey, although the levels found are not particularly high. A parallel is drawn with the occurrence of other contaminants that are being found in our environment and foodstuffs, such as polyfluorinated sulphones, phthalates, alkylphenols, and others. These substances play a key role in our modern society, often for our convenience. However, a price may have to be paid by later generations if the consequences of their presence in the environment would be neglected.
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页数:5
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