Hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs) in the Environment and Humans: A Review
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science · University of Antwerp
Abstract
Hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs) are brominated aliphatic cyclic hydrocarbons used as flame retardants in thermal insulation building materials, upholstery textiles, and electronics. As a result of their widespread use and their physical and chemical properties, HBCDs are now ubiquitous contaminants in the environment and humans. This review summarizes HBCD concentrations in several environmental compartments and analyzes these data in terms of point sources versus diffuse sources, biomagnification potential, stereoisomer profiles, time trends, and global distribution. Generally, higher concentrations were measured in samples (air, sediment, and fish) collected near point sources (plants producing or processing…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 28.13
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 45
Authors
9- ACAdrian CovaciCorresponding
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, University of Antwerp
- ACAndreas C. Gerecke
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, University of Antwerp
- RJRobin J. Law
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, University of Antwerp
- SVStefan Voorspoels
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, University of Antwerp
- MKMartin Köhler
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science, University of Antwerp
Topics & keywords
- Biomagnification
- Hexabromocyclododecane
- Environmental chemistry
- Biota
- Brominated flame retardant
- Chemistry
- Persistent organic pollutant
- Environmental science
- Life below water