Levels of organophosphate flame retardants and their metabolites among 391 volunteers in Taiwan: difference between adults and children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs) are ubiquitous in the environment. The compositions and concentrations of different OPFRs metabolites vary in different environments depending on different human activities. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the exposure of different age groups to OPFRs in Taiwan.

Methods

Volunteers provided urine samples and responded to questionnaires including demographic factors, underlying disease, lifestyle information, and occupation from October 2021 to January 2022. OPFR measurements were performed using a Waters Acquity Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography system coupled with a Waters Xevo TQ-XS mass spectrometer.

Results

A total of 391 volunteers (74 children and 317 adults) were enrolled in this study.

SUBMITTER: Cheng FJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10499440 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature