Analysis for Bromine in Electronic PartsSummaryIn 8 out of 16 purchased household appliances plastic parts containing brominated flame retardants were found. The bromine content of the various types of plastics differs considerably, varying from 0.02 weight% to 9.6 weight%. The detection limit for bromine and antimony is 0.01 weight%. The 3 fan heaters analysed showed bromine and antimony in all the plastic parts used for the constructions. In the other appliances it was small units with a content of flame retardants. In most cases it was electric components or units close to hot surfaces.
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