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Identification
- Name:
- pentachloro[1,1'-biphenyl]
- Name (English):
- pentachloro[1,1'-biphenyl]
- Synonyms:
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- PCB
- PENTACLOROBIFENIL
- CAS:
- 25429-29-2
- EC/EINECS:
- 246-974-2
- Molecular Formula:
- C12H5Cl5
- Uses:
- adhesive flame retardant
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
No classifications available
Specific health risks
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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.
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