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Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD)

Authors : Kanchan Kumari, Deepak Marathe, Md. Shahbaz

Published in: Pollutants of Global Concern

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), a brominated flame retardant, is extensively used globally in products like polystyrene and textiles. This compound poses environmental challenges due to its persistence, propensity to accumulate in organisms, and adverse effects on health. In India, strict regulations are in place to control HBCD production, use, and import. However, the lack of easily accessible stockpile data on HBCD can be attributed to the absence of indigenous manufacturing in India. Research data of bioaccumulation indicates the potential of HBCD to accumulate in plants. An analysis comparing estimated daily intakes (EDIs) with threshold reference values (TRVs) demonstrated that the ingestion of this brominated flame retardant (BFR) through food consumption poses low health risks. Recommendations include continuous regulation, alternative flame retardants, robust monitoring, risk assessments, education, and global cooperation. Effective management of HBCD is vital to safeguard both the environment and public health.

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Title: Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD)
Authors: Kanchan Kumari
Deepak Marathe
Md. Shahbaz
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Pollutants of Global Concern
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-50995-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-50996-4

Copyright Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50996-4_15