PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers)



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These are chemical products that act as fire retardants. They are used to protect plastic materials and textiles. They are found in large quantities in homes. They were very commonly used in the 1970s and 1980s for oil extraction. They are not soluble in water but can dissolve in fats, they are very volatile. They are biodegradable but only over a period of two years maximum and they are very present in the food web.