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.
✓ Correct answer: c) Both 1 and 2
ExplanationBrominated Flame Retardants (BFRs) are mixtures of man-made chemicals that are added to a wide variety of prod- ucts, including for industrial use, to make them less flammable.They are used commonly in plastics, textiles and electrical/elec- tronic equipment.Statements 1 is correct: Brominated Flame Retardants (BFRs)don’t degrade easily in fact they are highly resistant to degradation in the environment.Statements 2 is correct: Some brominated flame retardants were identified as persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic to both humans and the environment and were suspected of caus- ing neurobehavioral effects and endocrine disruption.90
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