Draft Screening Assessment of Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD)
Introduction
- Synopsis
- Introduction
- Substance Identity
- Physical and Chemical Properties
- Sources
- Uses
- Sources of Release
- Environmental Fate
- Persistence and Bioaccumulation Potential
- Potential to Cause Harm to Human Health
- Characterization of Risk to Human Health
- Proposed Conclusion
- References
- Tables
- Appendix A: Modelled Degradation, Bioaccumulation and Aquatic Toxicity Data for 1,5,9-Cyclododecatriene
- Appendix B: Derivation of Predicted Exposure Concentrations ( PECs) for Pelagic and Benthic Organisms Using a Fugacity Level III Box Model
- Appendix C: Robust Study Summary Forms for Key HBCD Studies
- Appendix D: Upper-bounding Estimates of Daily Intake of HBCD by Canadians
- Appendix E: Upper-bounding Estimates of Oral Exposure to HBCD from Mouthing Flame-retarded Cushion or Upholstered Furniture
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