Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Stereoisomers in U.S. Food from Dallas, Texas
Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Stereoisomers in U.S. Food from Dallas, Texas
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Research Triangle Park, NC: US Department of Health and Human Services
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English
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Research Triangle Park, NC: US Department of Health and Human Services
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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. Stere...
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Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) Stereoisomers in U.S. Food from Dallas, Texas
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3440131
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3440131
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0091-6765
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1552-9924
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10.1289/ehp.1204993
