Polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) are manufactured chemicals added as flame retardants to electrical devices, plastics, and various textiles. PBBs belong to the largest class of flame retardants ...

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) are flame retardants that were previously used in upholstery, fabrics, and household appliances. PBDEs have been linked to adverse health outcomes, including ...

In the early 1970s, the largest industrial accident in the United States resulted in widespread contamination of the food supply in Michigan with polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs). The chemical ...

Background: Brominated flame retardants, including polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), are persistent compounds reported to affect sex hormones in animals; less is known about potential effects in humans.

MDHHS announces Polybrominated Biphenyls webpage, research opportunities by: Wells Foster Posted: Dec 21, 2020 / 09:30 AM EST Updated: Dec 21, 2020 / 09:30 AM EST ...

About The Study: In this nationally representative cohort study, polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposure was significantly associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality. Since ...

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are fire-retardant chemicals that are found everywhere—upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products.

Home Publications Certification of Mass Fractions of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Organochlorines and Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in IAEA-159A Marine Sediment Sample ...

Worldwide Interlaboratory Comparison on the Determination of Organochlorine Compounds, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in a Fish Sample ... ILC-IAEA-MESL-2019-01-OC ...