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Antarctic Research Bases: local source of polybrominated Diphenil Ether (PBDE) flame retardants
Entry ID: ECA007

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Summary
Abstract: Studies of chemical contamination in Antarctica are commonly focused on POPs. However, some emerging pollutants exhibiting characteristics of persistence comparable to POPs should also be considered. Hale et al. (2006) highlighted the presence of polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) in sediment next to McMurdo station. These compounds are used as flame retardant and are present in many modern ... View entire text
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 2003-10-01
Stop Date: 2005-12-30
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Instrument
GC-MS > Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometry Ancillary Description
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Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Department of Environmental and Aquatic Animal Health, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.vims.edu/research/departments/eaah/index.php

Data Center Personnel
Name: ROBERT HALE
Phone: 804 684 7228
Fax: 804 684 7186
Email: hale at vimis.edu
Contact Address:
P.O.Box 1346
City: Glacester Point
Postal Code: 23062
Country: Virginia
Publications/References
Hale, R. C., Kim, S. L., Harvey, E., La Guardia, M. J., Mainor, T. M., Bush, E. O., and Jacobs, E. M., 2008: Antarctic research bases: Local sources of polybrominated diphenlyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. Environmental Science & Technology, 42, 1452-1457.

Crockett, A. B. and White, G. J., 2003: Mapping sediment contamination and toxicity in Winter Quarters Bay, Mcmurdo Station, Antarctica. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 85, 257-275.
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2010-05-24
Last DIF Revision Date: 2010-07-02

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