Occurrence, Distribution and Health Risk of Short-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins (SCCPs) in China: A Critical Review

With being listed in the Stockholm Convention, ban on short-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs) has been put agenda China. Based literature over past decade, this study comprehensively analyzed occurrence, distribution of and human exposure to SCCPs China, aiming provide a reference for changes after ban. were ubiquitous environmental matrices, levels considerably higher than those other countries. from emission region 2–4 orders magnitude background area. Environmental processes may play an important role SCCP profiles environment, C10 Cl6 identified as potential factors distinguishing their spatial distribution. River input was dominant source sea areas, atmospheric transport main remote inland areas. Ingestion dermal absorption food intake pose risk residents, especially children infants. More studies are needed temporal trend, degradation. The enactment restriction order will have great impact China’s CP industry; nevertheless, it positive remediation pollution environment.