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- Title
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) stereoisomers in U.S. food from Dallas, Texas.
- Authors
Schecter, Arnold; Szabo, David T; Miller, James; Gent, Tyra L; Malik-Bass, Noor; Petersen, Malte; Paepke, Olaf; Colacino, Justin A; Hynan, Linda S; Harris, T Robert; Malla, Sunitha; Birnbaum, Linda S
- Abstract
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is a brominated flame retardant used in polystyrene foams in thermal insulation and electrical equipment. The HBCD commercial mixture consists mainly of α, β, and γ stereoisomers. Health concerns of HBCD exposure include alterations in immune and reproductive systems, neurotoxic effects, and endocrine disruption. Stereoisomer-specific levels of HBCD have not been measured previously in U.S. food.
- Publication
Environmental health perspectives, 2012, Vol 120, Issue 9, p1260
- ISSN
1552-9924
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1289/ehp.1204993