State of the Science Report for Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)

[Tetra-, Penta-, Hexa-, Hepta-, Octa-, Nona- and Deca- Congeners]
[CAS Nos. 40088-47-9, 32534-81-9, 36483-60-0, 68928-80-3, 32536-52-0, 63936-56-1, 1163-19-5]

2006
ISBN: 0-662-43970-8
Cat. No.: H128-1/06-480E
HC Pub.: 4436

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Identity, Uses and Sources of Exposure
• Hazard Characterization and Exposure Assessment
• Conclusion for Human Health
• References
• Figure 1: Base structure of PBDEs considered in this assessment, where x + y = 4-10
• Table 1: List of PBDEs considered in the assessment
• Table 2: Overview of critical health effects and effect levels for PBDE congener groups and commercial products
• Table 3: Summary of health effects information for PBDE congener groups and commercial mixtures
• Table 4: Upper-bounding estimate of PBDE daily intake for the general population

Public Comments on and Responses to Public Comments on the Draft Screening Health Assessment Report on PBDEs