Longer commutes are associated with increased human exposure to tris(1,3-dichloro-2-propyl) phosphate.

ABSTRACT: Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are a class of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) used as flame retardants, plasticizers, and anti-foaming agents. Due to stringent flammability standards in vehicles and the ability of OPEs to migrate out of end-use products, elevated concentrations of OPEs have been found in car dust samples around the world. As many residents of Southern California spend a significant amount of time in their vehicles, there is potential for increased exposure to OPEs associated with longer commute times. As approximately 70% of the University of California, Riverside's undergraduate population commutes, the objective of this study was to use silicone wristbands to monitor personal exposure to OPEs and determine if exposure was associated with commute time in a subset o

SUBMITTER: Reddam A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7061053 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature