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- Title
Levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers in house dust in Central Poland.
- Authors
Korcz, W.; Struciński, P.; Góralczyk, K.; Hernik, A.; Łyczewska, M.; Matuszak, M.; Czaja, K.; Minorczyk, M.; Ludwicki, J. K.
- Abstract
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers ( PBDEs) are used as flame retardants in numerous products, from which they are emitted to the environment, including house dust. House dust is a source of human exposure to these compounds by ingestion. The aim of this article was to determine the levels of selected PBDEs in the house dust and indicate their potential sources of origin. PBDE congeners: BDE-47, BDE-99, BDE-153 and BDE-209, were analyzed in 129 samples. The geometric mean levels (and 95% CIs) of the aforementioned congeners amounted to 3.8 (3.1-4.7) ng/g, 4.5 (3.5-5.6) ng/g, 2.2 (2.1-2.4) ng/g and 345 (269-442) ng/g respectively. BDE-209 was the dominant congener in the majority of tested samples. We found a statistically significant correlation between the concentrations of BDE-47 and the computer operating time per day ( rs - 0.18) and the living area ( rs - 0.20). Statistically significant higher levels of BDE-99 were found in homes where the floor was not replaced during the last 2 years.
- Subjects
POLYBROMINATED diphenyl ethers &; the environment; DUST &; the environment; FIREPROOFING agents; PERSISTENT pollutants; BUILDING materials &; the environment
- Publication
Indoor Air, 2017, Vol 27, Issue 1, p128
- ISSN
0905-6947
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/ina.12293