Since the 1970s, an increasing number of regulations have expanded the use of brominated
and chlorinated flame retardants. Many of these chemicals are now recognized as global …

This critical review summarizes the occurrence of 63 novel brominated flame retardants
(NBFRs) in indoor air, dust, consumer goods and food. It includes their EU registration and …

Restrictions on the use of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have resulted in the
increased use of alternate flame retardant chemicals to meet flammability standards …

Thirty years of public health research have demonstrated that improved indoor
environmental quality is associated with better health outcomes. Recent research has …

With the phase-out of PentaBDE in 2004, alternative flame retardants are being used in
polyurethane foam to meet flammability standards. However, insufficient information is …

A New York Times Favorite Book of the Year for Healthy Living A Fortune Best Book of the
Year An AIA New York Book of the Year “This book should be essential reading for all who …

Due to the voluntary withdrawals and/or bans on the use of two polybrominated diphenyl
ether (PBDE) commercial mixtures, an increasing number of alternate flame retardant …

Background The long time from exposure to potentially harmful chemicals until breast
cancer occurrence poses challenges for designing etiologic studies and for implementing …

Background: Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are persistent, bioaccumulative, and
endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Objectives: We used handwipes to estimate exposure to …

People spend a considerable amount of time indoors. As a result, exposure to indoor
contaminants is of great concern, notably via settled dust ingestion in particular for infants …