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Brominated dioxins & furans

Dioxins and furans are created when plastic or wastes are incinerated. They are dispersed in the environment and accumulate in fish and other fatty foods. Dioxins and furans are highly toxic and disrupt brain development and hormone systems, particularly in the developing fetus.

Health Effects related to Brominated dioxins & furans: Immune system (including sensitization and allergies)

Routes of Exposure related to Brominated dioxins & furans:

  • Consumer products
  • Found in people

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1,2,3,4,6,7,8-hpbdf (heptafuran), 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-obdd (octadioxin), 1,2,3,4,7,8-hxbdf (hexafuran), 1,2,3,7,8-pebdf (pentafuran), 2,3,4,7,8-pebdf (pentafuran), 2,3,7,8-tbdf (tetrafuran), 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9-obdf (octafuran), 1,2,3,4,7,8-hxbdd (hexadioxin), 1,2,3,6,7,8-hxbdd (hexadioxin), 1,2,3,7,8,9-hxbdd (hexadioxin), view all...