PBDEer
PBDEer is an informal term used to describe a person who works with polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), a class of brominated flame retardants. The label does not refer to a specific role or standardized designation; rather it can apply to researchers, regulators, industry professionals, or public health practitioners who deal with PBDE-related issues in science, policy, or practice.
PBDEs are synthetic compounds added to plastics, electronics, textiles, and other materials to reduce flammability. They
PBDEers typically engage in a range of activities, such as measuring environmental and human exposure levels,
Measurement and regulation are core concerns for PBDEers. Analytical methods like gas chromatography–mass spectrometry are used
See also: environmental chemistry, flame retardants, persistent organic pollutants, regulatory toxicology.