PBBs (Polybrominated Biphenyls)

PBBs (Polybrominated Biphenyls)

Public Health Statement for Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBBs)
(Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Center for Disease Control)
This describes what PBBs are, what happens when they enter the environment and how it affects the body if a person is exposed to the chemical.
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/phs/phs.asp?id=527&tid=94
Spotlight on Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers and Polybrominated Biphenyls
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC))
This Webpage describes Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers and Polybrominated Biphenyls as flame retardants. It explains how people are exposed to the flame retardants and how it affects people's health. There are other resources about flame retardants on the second page.
http://www.cdc.gov/biomonitoring/pdf/PBDEs_FactSheet.pdf
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Last Modified: Thursday April 12, 2012 10:51 AM