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Identification

Name:
3,4,5,3',4'-Pentachlorobiphenyl
Name (English):
3,4,5,3',4'-Pentachlorobiphenyl
Synonyms:
  • PCB
CAS:
57465-28-8
Uses:
adhesive flame retardant

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

No classifications available

Specific health risks

Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
NS
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
SNC / SNP
Level
4
Source
22
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According to 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 1
IARC Volume
100F; 2012
IARC Notes
see Polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxin-like, with a TEF according to WHO
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Specific environmental risks

Persistent organic pollutants ?

Substances identified as persistent organic pollutants

POP
A; C
Link
http://www.sustainlabour.org/pops/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74&Itemid=212
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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Restricted substances under REACH ?

Substances listed in Annex XVII of the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, subject to restrictions on their manufacture, placing on the market or use. Restrictions may be total or partial, limiting specific applications, maximum concentrations or user groups.

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