Assessment of the occupational and environmental risks of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) in China
Yi, S; Liu, JG; Jin, J; Zhu, J
HERO ID
3350493
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
2016
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 3350493 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 2016 |
| Title | Assessment of the occupational and environmental risks of hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) in China |
| Authors | Yi, S; Liu, JG; Jin, J; Zhu, J |
| Journal | Chemosphere |
| Volume | 150 |
| Page Numbers | 431-437 |
| Abstract | In 2013, hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) was listed in the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants obligated to be phased out worldwide. China is a major producer and user of HBCD. Based on Chinese HBCD production and processing conditions, we classified the existing 599 HBCD production and processing plants into six occupational exposure scenarios. We also used occupational environmental monitoring and occupational health risk assessment models to estimate exposure levels. Occupational internal exposure levels for HBCD in China were estimated to range from 0.61 to 840 μg kg(-1) d(-1), which suggests that approximately 453-840 workers, or 72% of all workers in this industry, may have occupational exposure risk. As such, the occupational risks of HBCD should not be ignored. In our study area, HPLC-MS/MS revealed HBCD concentrations ranging from 0.11 to 560 ng g dry weight (dw)(-1), 20.4-24.2 ng g dw(-1), and 166-1964 ng g lipid weight (lw)(-1) in soil, sediment, and biological samples, respectively, consistent with previous monitoring results. These data suggest potential risk to marine environments due to sustained and large-scale HBCD production and processing. Thus, timely measures to control HBCD-related risk are necessary and may bring significant occupational health and environmental benefits in areas where HBCD is prevalent. |
| Doi | 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.01.047 |
| Pmid | 26810304 |
| Wosid | WOS:000372765100052 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD); Exposure simulation; Occupational risk; Environmental risk; HPLC-MS/MS |