Browsing by Subject "X-Ray Fluorescence"
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Evaluation of hand-held XRF for screening waste articles for exceedances of limit values for brominated flame retardants
(Environmental Protection Agency, 2019-03)Recent research has demonstrated the presence of restricted persistent organic pollutant (POP) brominated flame retardants (BFRs) in items such as children s toys and food contact articles. As the presence of these ... -
Sources, concentrations, and screening of hazardous brominated flame retardants from waste streams in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2019-04-12)Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are organohalogen compounds which are applied to polymer-based materials in order to meet fire safety standards. Some of the most commonly-used of these BFRs in consumer plastic over the ...