Brominated dioxins in plastics – Emissions during fires

Abstract

In this presentation we show examples of levels and patterns of PBDD/Fs and BFRs that may be found in plastics related to electronic equipment. We also show examples of the quantities and types of PBDD/Fs and BFRs that are emitted as the plastics are heated at different temperatures and conditions. Emission data are shown for all from controlled lab-scale experiments, semi-controlled pilot-scale experiments to an uncontrolled accidental fire. For the latter, the levels and patterns found in the environment after the fire are also presented.