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Identification
- Name:
- 2,4,4'-trichlorobiphenyl
- Name (English):
- 2,4,4'-trichlorobiphenyl
- Synonyms:
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- 2,4,4’-TRICLORO-1,1´-BIFENIL
- 2,4,4'-TRICLORO-1,1'-BIFENIL
- PCB
- 2,4,4’-TRICLOROBIFENIL
- 2,4,4'-PCB
- PCB 28
- CAS:
- 7012-37-5
- EC/EINECS:
- 230-293-2
- Molecular Formula:
- C12H7Cl3
- Uses:
- adhesive flame retardant
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
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Specific health risks
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According to IARC ?
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Specific environmental risks
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Restriction/prohibition regulations
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