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Identification

Name:
hexabromocyclododecane@HBCDD
CAS:
25637-99-4
EC/EINECS:
247-148-4
Molecular Formula:
C12H18Br6
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
1413
Uses:
flame retardant

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

H Phrases

  • H361 : Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

    Repr. (Cat. 2) : Reproductive toxicity

  • H362 : May cause harm to breast-fed children

    Lact.

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.

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Prohibited for breastfeeding workers

Substances prohibited for breastfeeding workers

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Reproductive toxicants ?

Substances classified as toxic for reproduction under Regulation 1272/2008

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Specific environmental risks

Persistent organic pollutants ?

Substances identified as persistent organic pollutants

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Persistent bioaccumulative and toxic ?

Substances identified as Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic (PBT) according to the criteria of Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation. They pose a special risk of accumulation in the environment and in the food chain.

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Restriction/prohibition regulations

Substances under evaluation. PACT ?

Substances under active regulatory monitoring through ECHA's PACT (Public Activities Coordination Tool). Allows tracking which regulatory authorities are examining a substance and what potential regulatory actions are being considered (restriction, SVHC identification, harmonised classification, etc.).

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Substances subject to REACH authorization ?

Substances listed in Annex XIV of the REACH Regulation, subject to the prior authorisation scheme. To use them after the sunset date, companies must obtain authorisation from ECHA, demonstrating adequate risk control or the absence of viable alternatives.

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Reach Candidates ?

Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) identified by ECHA and included on the REACH Candidate List. These are substances with CMR, PBT, vPvB or endocrine disrupting properties liable to be included in Annex XIV (authorisation). Their inclusion generates notification obligations for articles containing them.

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