Diet May Contribute Significantly to Body Burden of Flame Retardants
Monday, July 13, 2009 - 15:28
in Physics & Chemistry
A study published online 18 June 2009 ahead of print in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) suggests that diet is an important route of exposure to polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). PBDEs are a class of flame retardants that are commonly found in consumer products such as polyurethane foam, electronics and textiles.