Summary Although the European Union remains one of the largest chemical producing regions of the world, we still know virtually nothing about the hazards posed by the vast majority of chemicals currently being manufactured and marketed, such as environmental persistence, toxicity and effects on human health.
Brominated flame retardants are chemicals used to make materials less flammable. They are widely used in electrical and electronic devices, textiles and furniture. The presence of bromine makes these chemicals:
Regardless of where we work, where we live, how we travel or how we spend our leisure time, we all come into contact with toxic chemicals on a daily basis.
