Flame retardants such as PBDEs are compounds added to plastic and foam products such as electronic enclosures, wire insulation, adhesives, textile coatings, foam cushions, and carpet padding.

• 像溴化二苯醚此类的阻燃剂，则是添加在塑胶和泡沫塑料产品中的化合物，如电信设备、电线、胶黏剂、布料涂胶、泡沫塑料坐垫和地毯填料等等。