Optimization of Solvent for the Determination of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in High-Impact Polystyrene by GC/ECD

Department of Chemistry, Hannam University, Daejeon 305-811, KoreaReceived November 17, 2011, Accepted July 16, 2012Key Words : Flame retardants, High impact polystyrene, Extraction efficiency, Certified reference material(CRM), Solubility parameterPolybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are commonflame retardants that are used in a wide variety of productssuch as computer casing and carpet.