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Review
. 2018 Jun 1;35(6):588-602.
doi: 10.1089/ees.2017.0380.

Methods of Responsibly Managing End-of-Life Foams and Plastics Containing Flame Retardants: Part II

Donald Lucas  1 , Sara M Petty  2 , Olya Keen  3 , Bob Luedeka  4 , Martin Schlummer  5 , Roland Weber  6 , Ramin Yazdani  7 , Brian Riise  8 , James Rhodes  9 , Dave Nightingale  10 , Miriam L Diamond  11 , John Vijgen  12 , Avery Lindeman  2 , Arlene Blum  2 , Catherine P Koshland  13
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Review

Methods of Responsibly Managing End-of-Life Foams and Plastics Containing Flame Retardants: Part II

Donald Lucas et al. Environ Eng Sci. .

Abstract

This is Part II of a review covering the wide range of issues associated with all aspects of the use and responsible disposal of foam and plastic wastes containing toxic or potentially toxic flame retardants. We identify basic and applied research needs in the areas of responsible collection, pretreatment, processing, and management of these wastes. In Part II, we explore alternative technologies for the management of halogenated flame retardant (HFR) containing wastes, including chemical, mechanical, and thermal processes for recycling, treatment, and disposal.

Keywords: flame retardants; hazardous materials; solid disposal.

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