Polybromo diphenyl

PBBs were substituted with safer polybromo diphenyl (or biphenyl) ethers (or oxides) (PBDPEs or PBBPEs or PBDPO or PBBPOs) (Figure 4.7) this time after a very thorough toxicity... 

Meanwhile, there is mounting concern about polybromo-diphenyl ethers (PBDEs). Although use of PBDEs could potentially save lives and property in their roles as flame retardants, these compounds are now widespread in the environment, and studies have led to significant concern about their toxicity... 

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