Compounds that contain two halogenated benzene rings linked via an OXYGEN atom. Many polybrominated diphenyl ethers are used as FLAME RETARDANTS.
Also Known As:
Brominated Diphenyl Ethers; Chlorinated Diphenyl Ethers; Fluorinated Diphenyl Ethers; Iodinated Diphenyl Ethers; PBDE Compounds; PBDEs; PCDE Compounds; PCDEs; Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers; Diphenyl Ethers, Brominated; Diphenyl Ethers, Chlorinated; Diphenyl Ethers, Fluorinated; Diphenyl Ethers, Halogenated; Diphenyl Ethers, Iodinated; Diphenyl Ethers, Polybrominated; Ethers, Brominated Diphenyl; Ethers, Chlorinated Diphenyl; Ethers, Fluorinated Diphenyl; Ethers, Halogenated Diphenyl; Ethers, Iodinated Diphenyl; Ethers, Polybrominated Diphenyl