PBDE-gold+class+'09

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PBDE aka” Polybrominated diphenyl ethers ” is a chemical built into most products to keep them from catching on fire. So pretty much everything you buy have this chemical in it. But its also a toxin the can accumulate in the air, water, and in soil. But it has so far not been a problem for humans. Because of the small amounts that it comes in it is usually harmless.

So since they’re in such small amounts they cannot really harm the human body. But scientists are testing its effects on animals to see what happens. So far all they have is thyroid problems and liver tumors. In the environment as I Have said before it accumulates in the air, water, and soil. But also as I have said before its not really toxic to humans because of the small amounts and they environment is fine. And no one is really worried about it but scientists are testing it just in case.

What I think about this chemical is I’m not really worried. But I think what scientist are doing is a smart idea test it on animals and see what I does. That way we can see what might happen so if it does get worse and start effecting humans we know how to cure it and get ride of it. We will be prepared for it so to speak. Also we should get people to understand this chemical not in a mass panic way more like a have a documentary on TV way.

The Cost of getting PBDE in you our around you are very unhealthy. It will effect your liver and your thyroid. Also may get skin irritation. If you have large amounts of this chemical in your body you may get a liver tumor. But those are in animals it is unsure what will happen to humans. There is a benefit granted it’s only one thing but it is still good. The benefit is that if you have this chemical in your purchased item it is flam retarded. So if you have a fire your stuff will be safe at least. My conclusion on PBDE is that this stuff is safe for one thing only but can be more harmful to you. So when the product starts to accumulate in your home and get stronger and stronger its affecting you. But your computer or bed or TV will be fine during a fire because of this chemical that is built into it to prevent that from happening. So far it is nothing serious because it comes to your body in such small amounts. That you body will not be effected by it. 1 -What specific environmental systems/processes does your chemical interact with? It is in furniture, electronics, automobiles, and televisions, computers, mobile phones, electronics and electrical items, automotive equipment, construction materials, polyurethane foam mattresses and futons, cushions, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies

2-How does the chemical interacts with the environment? It can interact with or accumulate in soil, plants, and animals.

3-What happens when this chemical degrades? What byproducts are formed?

When this chemical is degraded it becomes a more dangerous chemical and the byproduct is treat-BDEs

4-How long does it take to degrade?

I was able to find how long it takes.

5-How is it disposed of? The main way it is deposed of is either returning or cover the object that has it in it. // 6 // // -Include at least 3 balanced chemical reactions. // Penta, Octa and Deca Human health implications of PDBE -What are the possible dangers associated with this chemical? PDBE’s are being found in alarming concentrations, in human blood and breast milk

- a potentially major concern for human health. Long-term exposures to PBDEs may pose a human health risk, especially to infants and toddlers

-How, specifically, does this chemical affect the body? Nothing definite is known about the health effects of PBDEs in people. Practically all of the available information is from studies of laboratory animals

-What human body processes are affected by this chemical? (PBDEs) found in human tissues, particularly breast milk

-What human systems are affected by this chemical? (eg reproductive, endocrine) as liver damage, altered thyroid hormone levels, developmental changes, and neurotoxicity

-Include chemical reactions that take place in the body. Epidemiologic studies have yet to show conclusive evidence of PBDE toxicity in humans. However, studies in animals have shown these chemicals to produce effects such as liver damage, altered thyroid hormone levels, developmental changes, and neurotoxicity The chemical is a man made product that becomes refined when airborn. Their in all of them like computers, TV’s, car seats, and more.

It is made for consumer products to reduce fire retardants. And after the product is bought and brought into the house the PBDE accumulates in the air -What/who would be affected if the chemical PDBE was banned? The effect on humans and wild life are still unclear but without it they would have to find new sorches for the T.V., Computer and the sofa.

-What are the costs of alternatives? Intel, Ikea, and Ericsson—have already found safer alternatives to these toxic flame retardants with no reduction in fire safety. __NO SET PRICE__

-What products would we not have if it were banned? Its not that we would not have the products like I said earlier some companies found safer ways to make T.V.’ and such without it.

- What countries export and/or use this product? Most if not all countries use this chemical maybe except third world counters.

-How would a ban affect you (or the average American) The wouldn’t really effect me or the average American except the cost of the items that are in it. -What are the political ramifications of banning this chemical? A concern is that it would be putting firefighters at a high risk if we were to take out the flam retardants from the plastic T.V’s, computers and things like that. By: AJ Carter/Charles Labb