Brominated Flame Retardants [Paperback]

Brominated flame retardants are one of the last classes of halogenated compounds that are still being produced worldwide and used in large quantities in many applications. They are used in plastics, textiles, electronic circuitry, and other materials to prevent fires. This volume covers the state-of-the-art of the analysis, fate and behaviour of brominated flame retardants. Experts in the field provide an overview of the compounds physico-chemical properties and uses, their occurrence in the environment and biota, advanced chemical analytical methods, degradation studies, toxicological effects and human exposure. This book is a valuable and comprehensive source of information for environmental scientists interested in brominated flame retardant issues, and for authorities and producers.

Introduction to Brominated Flame Retardants: Commercial Products, Applications and Physico-Chemical Properties

P. Guerra, M. Alaee, E. Eljarrat, D. Barcel?

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Human Health Effects of Bominated Flame Retardants

Daniele Wikoff-Staskal and Linda Birnbaum

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Sample Preparation and Chromatographic Methods Applied to Congener Specific Analysis of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)

Adrian Covaci, Alin C. Dirtu, Stefan Voorspoels, Laurence Roosens, Peter Lepom

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Recent Methodologies for Brominated Flame Retardant Determinations by Means of Liquid Chromatolgraphy-Mass Spectrometry

P. Guerra, A. Covaci, E. Eljarrat, D. Barcel?

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Current Levels and Trends of Brominated Flame Retardants in the Environment

Robin J. Law and Dorte Herzke

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Bioaccumulation of Brominated Flame Retardants

Angel Antelo Dom?nguez, Robin J. Law, Dorte Herzke, Jacob de Boer

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