Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use? 1. They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment. 2. They are able to accumulate in humans and animals. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2014

Brominated flame retardants are used in many household products like mattresses and upholstery. Why is there some concern about their use?

They are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.
They are able to accumulate in humans and animals.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Explanation

There are concerns about the use of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) for two main reasons

Highly resistant to degradation BFRs break down very slowly in the environment, meaning they can persist for a long time. This can lead to them accumulating in the environment over time.

Bioaccumulation BFRs can accumulate in the bodies of humans and animals. This happens because they are fat-soluble, meaning they are stored in fatty tissues.

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