Concentrations of brominated flame retardants in dust from United Kingdom cars, homes, and offices: causes of variability and implications for human exposure
Harrad, S; Ibarra, C; Abdallah, MAE; Boon, R; Neels, H; Covaci, A
HERO ID
1005148
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2008
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 1005148 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2008 |
| Title | Concentrations of brominated flame retardants in dust from United Kingdom cars, homes, and offices: causes of variability and implications for human exposure |
| Authors | Harrad, S; Ibarra, C; Abdallah, MAE; Boon, R; Neels, H; Covaci, A |
| Journal | Environment International |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Page Numbers | 1170-1175 |
| Abstract | Average concentrations of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in dust in 30 homes, 18 offices, and 20 cars were 260,000, 31,000, and 340,000 ng SigmaPBDEs g(-1) respectively. Concentrations of BDEs 47, 99, 100, and 154 in cars exceeded significantly (p<0.05) those in homes and offices. Average concentrations of 1,2-bis(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)ethane (TBE) and decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE) in homes, offices, and cars respectively were lower at 120, 7.2, and 7.7 ng g(-1) (TBE) and 270, 170, and 400 ng g(-1) (DBDPE). BDE-209 concentrations in three samples are the highest to date at 2,600,000 (car), 2,200,000 (home), and 1,400,000 ng g(-1) (home). UK toddlers daily consuming 200 mg dust contaminated at the 95th percentile concentration, ingest 180 ng (Sigma)tri-hexa-BDEs and 310 microg BDE-209 day(-1). For TBE, exposure was lower than for PBDEs and hexabromocyclododecanes (HBCDs), while that for DBDPE was similar in magnitude to (Sigma)tri-hexa-BDEs, but less than for BDE-209 and HBCDs. BDE-209 concentrations recorded in ten samples taken at monthly intervals in one room varied 400-fold, implying caution when using single measurements of dust contamination for exposure assessment. Significant negative correlation was observed in one room between concentrations of BDE-47, 99, and 153 and dust loading (g dust m(-2) floor), suggesting "dilution" occurs at higher dust loadings. |
| Doi | 10.1016/j.envint.2008.05.001 |
| Pmid | 18558431 |
| Wosid | WOS:000260368500012 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Brominated flame retardants; Indoor dust; Human exposure; spatial variability; Temporalvariability; PDBEs; Decabromodiphenyl ethane; 1,2-bis(2,4,6-tribromophenoxy)ethane |
| Is Peer Review | Yes |
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