RISCTOX

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Identification

Name:
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB's)
Name (English):
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB's)

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

Specific health risks

As per IARC ?

Substances classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO) according to their evidence of carcinogenicity in humans. Groups range from 1 (proven human carcinogen) to 4 (probably not carcinogenic to humans). The IARC classification is an international reference in occupational and environmental health.

IARC Group
GRUPO 2B
IARC Volume
(VOL. 41, SUPL. 7; 1987)
IARC Notes
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As per other sources

List generated from dn_risc_sustancias_cancer_otras

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Carcinogens and mutagens (IARC) ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 2B
IARC Volume
(VOL. 41, SUPL. 7; 1987)
IARC Notes
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Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
NS, OSF
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
AXONOPATÍA
Level
3
Source
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Specific environmental risks

Aquatic toxicity (Water Framework Directive) ?

Substances classified with acute aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H400 phrase, Aquatic Acute 1). They present an immediate hazard to aquatic organisms, and their use or discharge can cause rapid damage to aquatic ecosystems.

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