Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been widely used as flame retardants in a number of applications. EPA is concerned that some of the component congeners are persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic and intends to initiate a number of actions to limit the exposure and release of PBDE congeners and/or articles to which they have been added.
You may need a PDF reader to view some of the files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF page to learn more.- Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) Action Plan (PDF)(16 pp, 121 K, December 30, 2009)